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11-04-2005, 09:49 PM

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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 1991 BMW 318IS (WBAAF9313MEE73265). 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 1991 BMW 318IS (WBAAF9313MEE73265) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This sedan has had at least 3 owners. The first title for this sedan was reported to CARFAX by an Illinois DMV in 1992.
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 12,045 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 09/07/2004, was 154,963 miles.
It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback or LEMON.
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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 Checked 8 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 8 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1991 BMW 318IS

Body Style: SEDAN 2 DR.
Engine: 1.8L L4 MFI DOHC
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, 6-digit Odometer

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Total Loss Check:

GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1991 BMW 318IS (WBAAF9313MEE73265). 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 1991 BMW 318IS (WBAAF9313MEE73265) 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 Frame Damage Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Collision Repair Facility 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 04.Nov.2005 21:16:56. 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 1991 BMW 318IS (WBAAF9313MEE73265). 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 1991 BMW 318IS (WBAAF9313MEE73265). 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 1991 BMW 318IS (WBAAF9313MEE73265).

Date: Mileage:
03/12/1992 8,101
08/02/1993 27,817
07/26/1994 47,000
07/17/1997 99,000
04/14/1999 125,000
10/22/2001 151,000
09/07/2004 154,963

Average miles driven per year 12,045 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 1991 BMW 318IS (WBAAF9313MEE73265). 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 1991 BMW 318IS (WBAAF9313MEE73265) 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 No data No data
2nd owner 05/14/2003 Illinois
3rd owner 09/07/2004 Kansas

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Types of Owners:

This 1991 BMW 318IS (WBAAF9313MEE73265) was checked for 8 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 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 1991 BMW 318IS. You can also contact an authorized dealership or BMW at 1-800-334-4269 to find out if this 1991 BMW 318IS (WBAAF9313MEE73265) still has recalls that require repair.

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CARFAX cannot calculate the remaining coverage for this 1991 BMW 318IS (WBAAF9313MEE73265) because no original manufacturer warranty information was reported to CARFAX by its source.

Estimated start date of warranty: 03/12/1992
Last reading reported on 09/07/2004: 154,963 miles
Today's Date: November 4, 2005

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
Specific Components 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. 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 7,600 sources and found 8 record(s) for this 1991 BMW 318IS (WBAAF9313MEE73265).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:

03/12/1992 8,101 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Des Plaines, IL
Title #K6737775
Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported

08/02/1993 27,817 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Wheaton, IL
Title #G7523926
Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported

07/26/1994 47,000 Illinois
Inspection Station
Elk Grove Village, IL
Passed emissions inspection

07/17/1997 99,000 Illinois
Inspection Station
Elk Grove Village, IL
Passed emissions inspection

04/14/1999 125,000 Illinois
Inspection Station
Schaumburg, IL
Passed emissions inspection

10/22/2001 151,000 Illinois
Inspection Station
Addison, IL
Passed emissions inspection

05/14/2003 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Springfield, IL
Title #T3134105043
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Exempt from odometer reporting

09/07/2004 154,963 Kansas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Wichita, KS
Title #N0425096
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Exempt from odometer reporting

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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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