Can someone carfax this please?

[Jon K]

WBADM5339XBY16077

Hoping to add another 5'er to the stable.

[Wyn]

That 528 had better not be an auto.
Does it have the sport package?

[Torque]

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 1999 BMW 528I (WBADM5339XBY16077). 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 1999 BMW 528I (WBADM5339XBY16077) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
Blue Arrow This sedan has had 2 owners and was owned in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 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.
Blue Arrow It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
Blue Arrow It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
Blue Arrow It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.
Blue Arrow It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. The last odometer reading, reported on 03/15/2002, was 36,033 miles.
Blue Arrow It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Blue Arrow Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer.
Blue Arror Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.

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 Originally Registered as a Lease Vehicle

5. RECALL CHECK
BMW Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 8 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED


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Year/Make/Model: 1999 BMW 528I

Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 2.8L L6 PFI DOHC 24V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual air bags front, head, and sides/active (manual) belts
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 1999 BMW 528I (WBADM5339XBY16077). 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 1999 BMW 528I (WBADM5339XBY16077) 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 09.Jan.2005 14:57:12. 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 1999 BMW 528I (WBADM5339XBY16077). 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 1999 BMW 528I (WBADM5339XBY16077). 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 1999 BMW 528I (WBADM5339XBY16077).


Date: Mileage:
03/03/1999 10
03/15/2002 36,033




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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1999 BMW 528I (WBADM5339XBY16077). 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 1999 BMW 528I (WBADM5339XBY16077) 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 03/03/1999 Pennsylvania
2nd owner 04/03/2002 New Jersey

Types of Owners:

This 1999 BMW 528I (WBADM5339XBY16077) was originally registered as a Lease Vehicle.

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 1999 BMW 528I. You can also contact an authorized dealership or BMW at 1-800-334-4269 to find out if this 1999 BMW 528I (WBADM5339XBY16077) still has recalls that require repair.



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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 8 record(s) for this 1999 BMW 528I (WBADM5339XBY16077).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
01/04/1999 US Customs
Vehicle exported from
Germany
and imported to
Newark, NJ
02/15/1999 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Gladwyne, PA
Registered as
lease vehicle
03/03/1999 10 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Dublin, OH
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Registered as lease vehicle
01/22/2001 Pennsylvania
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection
03/15/2002 36,033 Pennsylvania
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection
04/03/2002 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Trenton, NJ
Title #SL20020930004
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
12/24/2004 Dealer Inventory
Langhorne, PA
Vehicle offered for sale
12/27/2004 Dealer Inventory
Langhorne, PA
Vehicle offered for sale

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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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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Warranty Check:

For your convenience, CARFAX has estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage based on information reported to us on this 1999 BMW 528I (WBADM5339XBY16077). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer.

Estimated start date of warranty: 02/15/1999
Last reading reported on 03/15/2002: 36,033 miles Recalculate with current mileage
Today's Date: January 9, 2005

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:
Basic 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Drivetrain 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Corrosion 72 months or unlimited mileage 2 months or unlimited mileage
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same
Roadside Assistance 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles 26 months or 43,967 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. Models sold after 10/01/96 have 3 years or 36,000 miles schedules maintenance coverage.


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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