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05-25-2004, 09:56 AM

Since its establishment as an independent company in 1986, CARFAX has collected the largest vehicle history database in North America. This database currently includes over 3 billion records from thousands of public and private sources.

A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.

Good News -- Vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee! No severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were ever reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 1990 BMW 525I (WBAHC1313LBC92868). If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.

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The story of this 1990 BMW 525I (WBAHC1313LBC92868) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This sedan has had at least 2 owners. The first title for this sedan was reported to CARFAX by a Colorado DMV in 2001.
It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. The last odometer reading, reported on 05/18/2002, was 130,461 miles.
It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
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Report Summary
1. ACCIDENT CHECK

Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK

Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Mfr. Buyback Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK

Number of Owners 2 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Checked 9 Types of Vehicle Registrations
5. RECALL CHECK
BMW Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Data Reported to CARFAX
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 6 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1990 BMW 525I

Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 2.5L L6 MFI SOHC
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Driver front air bag/passenger side active (manual) belt

Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Power sun / moon roof

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Total Loss Check:

GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1990 BMW 525I (WBAHC1313LBC92868). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

Salvage Title Loss Due To Fire Title
Junk Title Flood Damage Title
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Hail Damage Title
Dismantled Title Canadian Total Loss

Other Accident Indicators:

This 1990 BMW 525I (WBAHC1313LBC92868) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.

No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported

CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 25.May.2004 09:32:45. New data will result in a change to this report.
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Truth-In-Mileage Check:

GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1990 BMW 525I (WBAHC1313LBC92868). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.

Odometer Rollback Check:

CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1990 BMW 525I (WBAHC1313LBC92868). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.

Mileage Consistency Check:

CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1990 BMW 525I (WBAHC1313LBC92868).

Date: Mileage:
05/18/2002 130,461

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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1990 BMW 525I (WBAHC1313LBC92868). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

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Ownership History:

CARFAX estimates that this 1990 BMW 525I (WBAHC1313LBC92868) had 2 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner No data No data
2nd owner 06/24/2002 Colorado

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Types of Owners:

This 1990 BMW 525I (WBAHC1313LBC92868) was checked for 9 types of registrations.

No Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Government Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported

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BMW does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.
Go to the CARFAX SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT for recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 1990 BMW 525I. You can also contact an authorized dealership or BMW at 1-800-334-4269 to find out if this 1990 BMW 525I (WBAHC1313LBC92868) still has recalls that require repair.

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CARFAX cannot calculate the remaining coverage for this 1990 BMW 525I (WBAHC1313LBC92868) because no original manufacturer warranty information was reported to CARFAX by its source.

Estimated start date of warranty: 05/16/2001
Last reading reported on 05/18/2002: 130,461 miles
Today's Date: May 25, 2004

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty:
Basic No data reported to CARFAX
Drivetrain No data reported to CARFAX
Emissions No data reported to CARFAX
Corrosion No data reported to CARFAX
Transferable No data reported to CARFAX
Roadside Assistance No data reported to CARFAX
Safety belt & inflatable restraint No data reported to CARFAX

CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the BMW web site.

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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 6 record(s) for this 1990 BMW 525I (WBAHC1313LBC92868).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:

03/02/2001 US Customs
Vehicle exported from
Israel
and imported to
Baltimore, MD

05/16/2001 Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Colorado Springs, CO
Title #311076
Title issued

05/30/2001 Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Colorado Springs, CO
Title #311076
Title issued

05/18/2002 130,461 Colorado
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection

06/24/2002 Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Colorado Springs, CO
Title #496379
Title or registration issued
New owner reported

09/30/2003 Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Colorado Springs, CO
Title #729567
Title issued

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