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US $19,900.00
Year:2005 Mileage:91100
Location:

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Brooklyn, New York, United States

GORGEOUS 2005 BMW 645CI SPORT WITH 91100 ORIGINAL MILES. 
SPORT PKG, PREMIUM PKG, COLD WEATHER PKG, NAVIGATION, 
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL. DRIVES BRAND NEW, NO ANY ISSUES.
 HIGHLY SERVICED VEHICLE. WE REMOVED LEFT HEADLIGHT AND
RESEAL IT. NO MORE WATER INSIDE. OTHERWISE MINT CAR.
CLEAN CARFAX REPORT, PERFECT HIGH SCORE AUTOCHECK. 
WE SHIP ALL OVER USA & WORLDWIDE. WE FINANCE. ANY CREDIT.
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CARFAX Vehicle History Report
2005 BMW 645CI
VIN: WBAEH73485B193187
COUPE
4.4L V8 FI DOHC 32V
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options
Prestige Auto Service
2615 Cropsey Ave.
Brooklyn NY 11214
(347)713-6256
www.prestigecarsny.com
Minor damage reported
Minor damage reported
3 or more previous owners
5 Previous owners
Service information available
31 Service records available
Registered as a personal vehicle
Types of owners: Personal lease, Personal
Last reported odometer reading/mileage
Last reported odometer reading
CARFAX Price Adjustment
$1,210 Above retail book value
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 Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated
 Owners 1-3 Owner 4 Owner 5
Year purchased2005 2012 2012 
Type of ownerSee DetailsPersonalPersonal
Estimated length of ownership6 yrs. 6 mo. 1 month 1 yr. 1 mo. 
Owned in the following states/provincesPennsylvania, New Jersey Virginia Maryland 
Estimated miles driven per yearSee Details --- 19,801/yr 
Last reported odometer reading63,585 --- 90,797 

 Title History

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 Owners 1-3 Owner 4 Owner 5
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | LemonGuaranteed
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No Problem
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No Problem
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical LimitsGuaranteed
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GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. Register | View Terms | View Certificate

 Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX
 Owners 1-3 Owner 4 Owner 5
Total Loss
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Structural Damage
No structural damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Odometer Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage
Accident reported on 03/13/2007.
Minor
Damage
No New Issues Reported
No New Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall
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Basic Warranty
Original warranty estimated to have expired.
Warranty
Expired
Warranty
Expired
Warranty
Expired

 Detailed History

 Owner 1
Purchased:2005
Type:Personal lease
Where:Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Est. miles/year:8,611/yr
Est. length owned:3/17/05 - 3/5/08 
(2 yrs. 11 mo.)
Low mileage!This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
02/13/2005   US Customs  Vehicle exported from
Germany
and imported to
Newark, NJ
02/18/2005  5  DeSimone BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Key(s)/remote(s) reprogrammed
Carpet protection installed
Wheel locks installed
Floor mats installed
Washed/detailed
03/04/2005  18  BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Vehicle sold
03/04/2005   Service Plan Co.
Haverford, PA  
Service contract issued
03/17/2005   Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Haverford, PA
Title #61578778FI01  
Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Titled or registered as personal lease vehicle
03/21/2005  516  DeSimone BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Electrical system checked
05/12/2005  2,496  Devon Hill BMW
Devon, PA
610-687-9350
devonhillbmw.com  
State emissions inspection completed
State inspection completed
State safety inspection completed
07/06/2005  4,386  BMW Of The Main Line
Bala Cynwyd, PA
610-668-2200
bmwmainline.com  
Wheels checked
08/19/2005  5,927  BMW Of The Main Line
Bala Cynwyd, PA
610-668-2200
bmwmainline.com  
Vehicle serviced
08/20/2005  5,958  DeSimone BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Tire condition and pressure checked
11/28/2005  8,491  DeSimone BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Recommended maintenance performed
Oil and filter changed
Wheels checked
03/01/2006  9,144  DeSimone BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Wheels checked
08/07/2006  15,896  DeSimone BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Recommended maintenance performed
Washed/detailed
Rear brakes serviced/adjusted
Front brake pads replaced
State emissions inspection completed
12/26/2006   Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Haverford, PA
Title #61578778FI01  
Registration issued or renewed
03/13/2007   Pennsylvania
Damage Report  
Accident reported
Involving rear impact
Vehicle struck by another motor vehicle
Minor damage reported
Vehicle functional
  • Minor damage is usually cosmetic, including dents or scratches to the vehicle body.
04/20/2007  20,912  BMW Of The Main Line
Bala Cynwyd, PA
610-668-2200
bmwmainline.com  
Recommended maintenance performed
Maintenance inspection completed
Wipers/washers checked
Oil and filter changed
Wheels checked
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned
Wiper(s) replaced
Tire condition and pressure checked
Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed
09/07/2007  24,269  Devon Hill BMW
Devon, PA
610-687-9350
devonhillbmw.com  
State inspection completed
State emissions inspection completed
Wheels checked
10/09/2007  24,570  DeSimone BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Washed/detailed
Electrical system checked
Steering/suspension checked
11/02/2007  24,809  Devon Hill BMW
Devon, PA
610-687-9350
devonhillbmw.com  
Steering/suspension checked
Electrical system checked
12/14/2007  24,966  Devon Hill BMW
Devon, PA
610-687-9350
devonhillbmw.com  
Doors checked
03/05/2008   DeSimone BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Wheels checked
Tire condition and pressure checked
Glass checked
Four tires mounted and balanced
03/05/2008  25,576  Online Listing  Vehicle offered for sale
03/10/2008   New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Merchantville, NJ
Title #DA20080700584  
Title issued or updated
Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory
03/20/2008  25,608  Dealer Inventory
Mount Laurel, NJ  
Vehicle offered for sale
03/22/2008  25,635  BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Vehicle sold
03/27/2008   New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Windsor, NJ  
Registration issued or renewed
Vehicle color noted as Silver
 
 Owner 2
Purchased:2008
Type:Personal
Where:New Jersey
Est. miles/year:10,850/yr
Est. length owned:3/27/08 - 1/23/10 
(1 yr. 9 mo.)
Low mileage!This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
03/27/2008   New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Windsor, NJ
Title #GD20080870081  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
04/01/2008  25,944  DeSimone BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Carpet protection installed
Electrical system checked
Radio/sound system checked
Floor mats installed
12/01/2008  35,236  DeSimone BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Recommended maintenance performed
Oil and filter changed
01/23/2009  37,380  DeSimone BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Recommended maintenance performed
Maintenance inspection completed
Wheels checked
Brake fluid flushed/changed
04/08/2009  40,129  Inspection Co.
New Jersey  
Inspection performed
07/29/2009  42,365  DeSimone BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Recommended maintenance performed
Radio/sound system checked
Washed/detailed
Wiper(s) replaced
Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned
Fuse(s) replaced
01/23/2010  45,623  DeSimone BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Vehicle offered for sale
01/28/2010  45,637  DeSimone BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Maintenance inspection completed
Console replaced
Oil pressure sender/switch replaced
Console repaired
Oil and filter changed
01/29/2010   New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Merchantville, NJ
Title #DE20100290352  
Title issued or updated
Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory
Vehicle color noted as Silver
02/02/2010   Online Listing  Vehicle offered for sale
03/30/2010  45,663  DeSimone BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Electrical system checked
05/19/2010   BMW
Certified Dealer
Mount Laurel, NJ  
Sold as a BMW Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
 
 Owner 3
Purchased:2010
Type:Personal
Where:Pennsylvania
Est. miles/year:12,014/yr
Est. length owned:5/19/10 - 9/30/11 
(1 yr. 4 mo.)
Low mileage!This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
05/19/2010   Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.  
Vehicle purchase reported
05/27/2010   Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
King of Prussia, PA
Title #61578778HO02  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
06/02/2010  46,157  BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Recommended maintenance performed
Radio/sound system checked
Telephone repaired
Maintenance reminder reset
Axles checked
Oil and filter changed
Four wheel alignment performed
09/03/2010  49,983  Devon Hill BMW
Devon, PA
610-687-9350
devonhillbmw.com  
Recommended maintenance performed
Electrical system checked
Brakes serviced
09/08/2010  50,077  DeSimone BMW of Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel, NJ
856-840-1400
desimonebmw.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Radio/sound system checked
A/C and heating system checked
Doors checked
12/18/2010  53,933  Devon Hill BMW
Devon, PA
610-687-9350
devonhillbmw.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Recommended maintenance performed
Transmission fluid/oil leak checked
Oil pump seal replaced
Brake fluid flushed/changed
03/03/2011  55,842  Devon Hill BMW
Devon, PA
610-687-9350
devonhillbmw.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Water pump replaced
Steering/suspension checked
Cooling system checked
07/12/2011  59,809  Devon Hill BMW
Devon, PA
610-687-9350
devonhillbmw.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Cabin air filter checked
Oil and filter changed
Inspection completed
Electrical system checked
State safety inspection completed
State emissions inspection completed
08/24/2011  61,193  Devon Hill BMW
Devon, PA
610-687-9350
devonhillbmw.com  
Tire pressure monitoring system checked
09/30/2011   Jeff D'Ambrosio Auto Group
Downingtown, PA
jeffdambrosio.com  
Vehicle offered for sale
10/05/2011   Dealer Inventory  Vehicle offered for sale
10/12/2011  62,516  Jeff D'Ambrosio Auto Group
Downingtown, PA
jeffdambrosio.com  
Pre-delivery inspection completed
10/31/2011  62,916  Faulkner BMW
Lancaster, PA
717-569-4269
faulknerbmw.com  
Engine checked
11/07/2011  62,931  Auto Auction
Pennsylvania  
Listed as a dealer vehicle
Sold at auction
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11/10/2011   Dealer Inventory  Vehicle offered for sale
11/11/2011   Dealer Inventory  Vehicle offered for sale
12/30/2011   Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Manheim, PA
Title #61578778R 03  
Title issued or updated
Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory
04/12/2012   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.  
Vehicle purchase reported
04/20/2012  63,585  Virginia
Inspection Station
Arlington, VA  
Passed emissions inspection
 
 Owner 4
Purchased:2012
Type:Personal
Where:Virginia
Est. length owned:6/4/12 - 8/2/12
(1 month)
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
06/04/2012   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Arlington, VA  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
08/02/2012   Dealer Inventory  Vehicle sold
 
 Owner 5
Purchased:2012
Type:Personal
Where:Maryland
Est. miles/year:19,801/yr
Est. length owned:10/13/12 - 12/12/13 
(1 yr. 1 mo.)
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
10/13/2012  67,740  Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Capitol Heights, MD
Title #44018124  
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
12/12/2013  90,797  Laurel Kia
Laurel, MD
301-604-1339
laurelkia.com  
Vehicle offered for sale
03/25/2014   Laurel Kia
Laurel, MD
301-604-1339
laurelkia.com  
No-start/hard start condition checked
Battery/charging system checked
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  • According to the National Safety Council, Injury Facts, 2007 edition, 7% of the 245 million registered vehicles in the U.S. were involved in an accident in 2005. Over 75% of these were considered minor or moderate.
  • CARFAX depends on many sources for its accident / damage data. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 5/3/14 at 8:08:30 AM (EDT). New data will result in a change to this report.
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