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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 1998 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC (WBADD6326WBW44246). 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 1998 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC (WBADD6326WBW44246) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
Blue Arrow This sedan has had 4 owners and was owned in Minnesota. It was originally registered as a corporate fleet vehicle. It was owned by a company that manages its own fleet of vehicles. These vehicles are typically used by smaller companies like banks or firms for business purposes.
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. It was driven an average of 16,097 miles per year, which is slightly higher than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 01/27/2005, was 110,000 miles.
Blue Arrow It was not reported by 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.
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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 4 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Originally Registered as a Corporate Fleet Vehicle
5. RECALL CHECK
BMW Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty. Interested in an Extended Warranty?
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 14 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1998 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC
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 1998 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC (WBADD6326WBW44246). 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 1998 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC (WBADD6326WBW44246) 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 19.Feb.2005 21:24:06. 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 1998 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC (WBADD6326WBW44246). 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 1998 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC (WBADD6326WBW44246). 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 1998 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC (WBADD6326WBW44246).
Date: Mileage:
04/10/1998 10
02/25/2000 33,693
02/29/2000 33,845
05/05/2000 33,870
06/27/2001 48,470
07/04/2001 49,055
06/10/2002 73,500
03/21/2003 74,880
01/27/2005 110,000
Average miles driven per year 16,097 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 1998 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC (WBADD6326WBW44246). 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 1998 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC (WBADD6326WBW44246) had 4 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 04/10/1998 Minnesota
2nd owner 05/05/2000 Minnesota
3rd owner 09/06/2001 Minnesota
4th owner 03/21/2003 Minnesota
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Types of Owners:
This 1998 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC (WBADD6326WBW44246) was checked for 8 types of registrations.
No Personal Use Registration Reported 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 1998 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC. You can also contact an authorized dealership or BMW at 1-800-334-4269 to find out if this 1998 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC (WBADD6326WBW44246) 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 1998 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC (WBADD6326WBW44246). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?
Estimated start date of warranty: 03/31/1998
Last reading reported on 01/27/2005: 110,000 miles Recalculate with current mileage
Today's Date: February 19, 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 Coverage expired
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 Coverage expired
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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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 14 record(s) for this 1998 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC (WBADD6326WBW44246).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
03/11/1998 US Customs
Vehicle exported from
Germany
and imported to
Newark, NJ
03/31/1998 Minnesota
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Minneapolis, MN
Registered as
corporate fleet vehicle
04/10/1998 10 Minnesota
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Minneapolis, MN
Title #G1000K407
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
11/05/1999 Minnesota
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Minneapolis, MN
Title #G3090L144
Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
02/25/2000 33,693 Dealer Inventory
Minneapolis, MN
Vehicle offered for sale
02/29/2000 33,845 Dealer Inventory
Minneapolis, MN
Offered for sale
at dealership
05/05/2000 33,870 Minnesota
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Minneapolis, MN
Title #G1260M228
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Registered as lease vehicle
06/27/2001 48,470 Dealer Inventory
Minneapolis, MN
Vehicle offered for sale
07/04/2001 49,055 Dealer Inventory
Minneapolis, MN
Vehicle offered for sale
09/06/2001 Minnesota
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Osseo, MN
Title #G2490N203
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
06/10/2002 Carsoup.com
Owner Listing
Osseo, MN
Vehicle offered for sale
06/10/2002 73,500 Carsoup.com
Owner Listing
Osseo, MN
Vehicle offered for sale
03/21/2003 74,880 Minnesota
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Burnsville, MN
Title #H0800R264
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
01/27/2005 110,000 Carsoup.com
Owner Listing
Burnsville, MN
Vehicle offered for sale
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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.
* Fleet Vehicle
Vehicle was registered or sold to a company that manages vehicle fleets.
* 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.
