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01-11-2005, 11:59 AM

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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 2001 BMW 325IT (WBAAW33481ET43076). 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 2001 BMW 325IT (WBAAW33481ET43076) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This station wagon has had 3 owners and was owned in Missouri and Washington. It was originally registered as a lease vehicle. The leasing company actually owned this vehicle and collected payments from the individual leasing it until the vehicle was sold or the lease expired.
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 not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 9,187 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 12/09/2004, was 30,461 miles.
It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
CARFAX estimates it has 8 months or 19,539 miles remaining on the basic warranty.
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Report Summary
1. ACCIDENT CHECK

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

Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported by a 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 by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK

Number of Owners 3 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Originally Registered as a Lease Vehicle
5. RECALL CHECK
BMW Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
An Estimated 8 Months or 19,539 Miles Remaining on the Basic Warranty. Interested in an Extended Warranty?
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 8 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 2001 BMW 325IT

Body Style: STATION WAGON
Engine: 2.5L L6 PFI DOHC 24V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Running Lights Optional, Dual air bags front, head, and sides/active (manual) belts with automatic passenger sensor

Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer

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Total Loss Check:

GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 2001 BMW 325IT (WBAAW33481ET43076). 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 2001 BMW 325IT (WBAAW33481ET43076) 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 11.Jan.2005 11:02:09. New data will result in a change to this report.
Not all accidents are reported to the Police. Tell us if you know of other fender benders, accidents or damage.

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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 2001 BMW 325IT (WBAAW33481ET43076). 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 Rollback Check:

CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 2001 BMW 325IT (WBAAW33481ET43076). 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 2001 BMW 325IT (WBAAW33481ET43076).

Date: Mileage:
08/30/2001 306
09/30/2004 30,367
12/09/2004 30,461

Average miles driven per year 9,187 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.

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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 2001 BMW 325IT (WBAAW33481ET43076). 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 2001 BMW 325IT (WBAAW33481ET43076) had 3 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 08/30/2001 Missouri
2nd owner 11/18/2002 Missouri
3rd owner 12/09/2004 Washington

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Types of Owners:

This 2001 BMW 325IT (WBAAW33481ET43076) was checked for 8 types of registrations.

No Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record 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 2001 BMW 325IT. You can also contact an authorized dealership or BMW at 1-800-334-4269 to find out if this 2001 BMW 325IT (WBAAW33481ET43076) still has recalls that require repair.

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For your convenience, CARFAX has estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage based on information reported to us on this 2001 BMW 325IT (WBAAW33481ET43076). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?

Estimated start date of warranty: 08/17/2001
Last reading reported on 12/09/2004: 30,461 miles Recalculate with current mileage
Today's Date: January 11, 2005

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:
Basic 48 months or 50,000 miles 8 months or 19,539 miles
Drivetrain 48 months or 50,000 miles 8 months or 19,539 miles
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Corrosion 72 months or unlimited mileage 32 months or unlimited mileage
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same
Roadside Assistance 48 months or 50,000 miles 8 months or 19,539 miles
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles 56 months or 49,539 miles
Notes: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Corrosion coverage may require a once a year inspection. Full maintenance is standard for 3 years or 36,000 miles.

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. This warranty information is only valid for vehicles manufactured for sale in the US. 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 8 record(s) for this 2001 BMW 325IT (WBAAW33481ET43076).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:

08/07/2001 US Customs
Vehicle exported from
Finland
and imported to
Newark, NJ

08/17/2001 Missouri
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Saint Louis, MO
Registered as
lease vehicle

08/30/2001 306 Missouri
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Saint Louis, MO
Title #PC259628
Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported

11/18/2002 Missouri
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Saint Louis, MO
Title #PC259628
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Registered as lease vehicle

11/19/2003 Missouri
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Saint Louis, MO
Title #PC259628
Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
Registered as lease vehicle

09/30/2004 30,367 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Texas
Listed as
a fleet vehicle

10/25/2004 Dealer Inventory
Dallas, TX
Vehicle offered for sale

12/09/2004 30,461 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Seattle, WA
Title or registration issued
New owner reported

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Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:

First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.

Lease
When someone leases a car from a dealer, the dealer actually sells the vehicle to a leasing company. The leasing company then collects payments for the vehicle from the new owner for 24, 36, 48 or more months. A leasing company can be an independent car dealer or a car manufacturer.

New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.

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CARFAX
BUYBACK GUARANTEE

If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles and were not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.

Severe Damage: Odometer Problems: Lemon History:
Salvage/Junk

Rebuilt/Reconstructed

Dismantled

Fire/Flood/Hail

Canadian Total Loss
Exceeds Mechanical Limits

Not Actual Mileage
Manufacturer Buyback

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WBAAW33481ET43076

I'm checking this one out for the wife as the Audi I got her is driving me nuts. This is the last time I ever buy a non-bmw. Anyhoo, I'd really appreciate it.

TIA

tim