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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 1998 BMW 318TI AUTOMATIC (WBACG8327WKC83580). 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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CARFAX Talking CarTM
The story of this 1998 BMW 318TI AUTOMATIC (WBACG8327WKC83580) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This hatchback has had 3 owners and was owned in Tennessee and Indiana. It was originally registered as a corporate lease vehicle. The leasing company actually owned this vehicle and collected payments from a company, like a bank or firm, until the vehicle was sold or the lease expired. These vehicles are typically used for business purposes.
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 09/30/2004, was 67,500 miles.
It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback or LEMON.
Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer.
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 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 Corporate Lease Vehicle
5. RECALL CHECK
BMW Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty.
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 17 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
Tell us what you know about this vehicle
Year/Make/Model: 1998 BMW 318TI AUTOMATIC
Body Style: HATCHBACK 2 DR
Engine: 1.9L L4 PFI DOHC 16V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, 6-digit Odometer
GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1998 BMW 318TI AUTOMATIC (WBACG8327WKC83580). 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 318TI AUTOMATIC (WBACG8327WKC83580) 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 Automotive Recycler Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
No Frame Damage Record Reported No Collision Repair Facility Record Reported
No Police Accident 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 30.Dec.2005 11:52:57. 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 318TI AUTOMATIC (WBACG8327WKC83580).
CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1998 BMW 318TI AUTOMATIC (WBACG8327WKC83580).
Date: Mileage:
03/26/1999 4,400
03/02/2001 25,558
03/21/2001 26,171
05/02/2001 28,518
06/29/2001 31,423
10/12/2001 36,155
02/06/2002 40,974
04/09/2002 42,761
07/03/2002 46,620
03/28/2003 55,275
05/27/2003 57,389
09/25/2003 61,537
09/30/2004 67,500
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.
Ownership History:
CARFAX estimates that this 1998 BMW 318TI AUTOMATIC (WBACG8327WKC83580) 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 03/26/1999 Tennessee
2nd owner 04/19/2001 Indiana
3rd owner 09/30/2004 Tennessee
Types of Owners:
This 1998 BMW 318TI AUTOMATIC (WBACG8327WKC83580) 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
For your convenience, CARFAX has estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage based on information reported to us on this 1998 BMW 318TI AUTOMATIC (WBACG8327WKC83580). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer.
Estimated start date of warranty: 03/09/1999
Last reading reported on 09/30/2004: 67,500 miles Recalculate with current mileage
Today's Date: December 30, 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 15 months or 12,500 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.
02/02/1998 US Customs
Vehicle exported from
Germany
and imported to
Charleston, SC
03/09/1999 Tennessee
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Knoxville, TN
Registered as
corporate lease vehicle
03/26/1999 4,400 Tennessee
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Cincinnati, OH
Title #57982420
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Registered as lease vehicle
04/18/2000 Tennessee
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Knoxville, TN
Title #57982420
Registration issued or renewed
Registered as lease vehicle
03/02/2001 25,558 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Southeast Region
Listed as
a fleet vehicle
03/21/2001 26,171 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Electrical system serviced
Lubed oil and filter changed
Emissions system serviced
04/19/2001 Indiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Cincinnati, OH
Title #01022070008
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Registered as lease vehicle
05/02/2001 28,518 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
06/29/2001 31,423 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
10/12/2001 36,155 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
02/06/2002 40,974 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Electrical system serviced
Engine serviced
04/09/2002 42,761 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
07/03/2002 46,620 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
03/28/2003 55,275 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
05/27/2003 57,389 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
09/25/2003 61,537 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
09/30/2004 67,500 Tennessee
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Lafayette, TN
Title #70608058
Registration issued or renewed
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
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