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Speedometer Fraud (report attached) (archive)

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Posted by Bob on March 26, 2001 at 01:42:04:

In Reply to: Carfax needed,help! posted by john on March 25, 2001 at 04:53:09:


ALERT! This 1991 BMW 535i does not have a Clean Title History and does not qualify for the Carfax Clean Title History Guarantee.

This section provides a top level summary of the detailed information contained in this Carfax Report.


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VIN:
Yr./Make/Model:
Clean Title History Analysis:
Odometer Fraud Analysis:
Last Reported Odometer Reading:
Additional Vehicle History Analysis:
Total History Records: WBAHD2313MBF69815
1991 BMW 535i
Clean Title History NOT Guaranteed
No Odometer Fraud Detected
176,807 miles on 03/14/2001
Checked 10 history and usage areas
8 Records Found

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How Carfax analyzed this vehicle's history:
The VIN for this 1991 BMW 535i was checked against the nationwide Carfax Vehicle History Database containing over 1.31 billion vehicle history records. The Carfax database includes U.S. and Canadian title and registration activity, rental and lease usage, odometer readings from inspection stations, auto auctions and other sources. The detailed results of the Carfax analysis appear below.


VIN:
Yr/Make/Model:
Body:
Engine:
Fuel:
Driveline:
Aspiration:
Country Mfg.: WBAHD2313MBF69815
1991 BMW 535i
4D Sedan Mid-size car
3.5L L6 MFI SOHC
Gasoline
Rear-wheel drive
Normal
Germany


ALERT! Carfax analyzed the title history records for this 1991 BMW 535i and determined that it does not have a Clean Title History and does not qualify for the Carfax Clean Title History Guarantee. Carfax checked this vehicle against its database to determine whether any title documents were designated or marked with the following types of problems:

Problems Analyzed: Results:
Salvage/Junk Title Checked - No Problem Found
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Checked - No Problem Found
Flood Damage Title Checked - No Problem Found
Damage Disclosure Title Checked - No Problem Found
Manufacturer Buyback Title (LEMON) Checked - No Problem Found
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title Checked - No Problem Found
Not Actual Mileage Title Checked - Problem Found


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GOOD NEWS!
Carfax analyzed all reported odometer readings for this 1991 BMW 535i and detected no odometer fraud - also called an "odometer rollback" or "odometer clocking." Please refer to Section 5, Vehicle History Details, for all reported odometer readings.


Carfax analyzed these odometer readings to determine if any reported reading is less than a previous odometer reading.


GOOD NEWS! Carfax conducted additional analysis on other important vehicle history records for this 1991 BMW 535i and found no vehicle history in the areas listed below. This analysis reveals useful information to consider when purchasing this vehicle.

Vehicle History Analyzed: Results:
Salvage Auction Records Checked - No Salvage Auction Records Found
Failed Emissions Inspection Checked - No Failed Emissions Inspection Found
Grey Market Vehicle Checked - No Grey Market History Found
Registered for government use Checked - No Government Use Found
Registered for non-profit use Checked - No Non-Profit Use Found
Vehicle sold/registered as part of a fleet Checked - No Fleet History Found
Registered for taxi use Checked - No Taxi Use Found
Registered for commercial use Checked - No Commercial Use Found
Registered for rental use Checked - No Rental Use Found
Registered for lease use Checked - No Lease Use Found


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The Carfax database contains the following 8 records on this 1991 BMW 535i:



DATE
REPORTED ODOMETER
READING INFORMATION
SOURCE GENERAL
COMMENTS
03/01/1993 20,305 California
Inspection Station
Lancaster, CA
Passed emissions inspection




02/19/1997 92,327 California
Inspection Station
San Diego, CA
Passed emissions inspection




02/28/1997 91,655 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
Odometer reading recorded on 02/24/1997




08/04/1998 109,628 Auto Auction
Pacific SW Region
Vehicle sold




09/18/1998 109,765 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
First lien reported
Odometer reading recorded on 09/12/1998




02/22/2000 143,941 California
Inspection Station
Bakersfield, CA
Passed emissions inspection




03/10/2000 109,765 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
San Diego, CA
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
Odometer reading recorded on 09/12/1998




03/14/2001 176,807 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
Pacific Southwest Region





Comment Definitions

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Unreliable Odometer (Not Actual Mileage) When the seller certifies, under the Truth in Mileage Act, that the odometer reading is NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE. This may occur because the disclosed odometer reading was not accurate and verifiable.
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NOTE: You have significantly reduced your risk of purchasing a vehicle with a hidden problem. However, Carfax has not inspected this vehicle. There could be other potential problems with this vehicle that have not been reported to Carfax.

NOTE: Not all titles issued represent a change in vehicle ownership. For example, a title could be issued to reflect an address change or correction.



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