Used 2016 m3

Grimlock85 · 07-09-2018, 07:34 PM

Hey guys, I'm considering purchasing a used m3. looking at the Carfax there's only one record of a service at 1,100 miles which states the following:

-maintenance inspection completed
-battery charged
-computer reprogrammed
-tire check

There's nothing about oil/transmission change or anything of that nature. Which I'm concerned about since that's around the time of the break in service.

So I'm wondering if you guys think this is a stay away car as there are no other records for Carfax history. Thoughts? The lack of service records concern me.

Unfortunately I can't do a ppi on the car, as it is CarMax lol. I'm thinking it'll be safe since it's still got factory warranty for a year and I'll add the extra CarMax warranty

RickFLM4 · 07-09-2018, 08:01 PM

Don’t rely on CarFax. My M4 CarFax shows no maintenance but I completed every maintenance interval. Try to get maintenance history from a dealer.

Grimlock85 · 07-09-2018, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Don't rely on CarFax. My M4 CarFax shows no maintenance but I completed every maintenance interval. Try to get maintenance history from a dealer.

Is that something I call could call to the dealer and they'll give me information based on VIN?

Are they allowed to do that?

RickFLM4 · 07-09-2018, 08:26 PM

I'd give it a shot. Not sure why they wouldn't be allowed if giving out only service history and not providing previous owner personal information. You can also try BMWNA.

dkhm3 · 07-09-2018, 09:02 PM

I would assume the maintenance inspection completed would be break in there’s nothing else needed at that mileage

KevinM · 07-09-2018, 09:16 PM

Agree with above; there is nothing else that needs to be done at 1100 miles other than the break-in service. The specifics of that service would not be listed in the CarFax report.

You can try the dealer - they certainly would be able to find that information, but as I recall they are not supposed to give the information out to people. That said, I believe the CarMax you can take the car back within 5 or 7 days. You could buy it and then take it to the dealer, and I bet they would let you know in that circumstance. If something is fishy give it back to CarMax.

GL!

Poiseuille · 07-10-2018, 05:05 AM

Take it to any authorized BMW dealer, explain the purchase history to an SA, ask the SA to read your key for service history. I have never heard of any dealership refusing to provide that information. I certainly have always been able to get it with no difficulty at all. The only exception I can imagine is trying to get information like that from the dealer who is trying to sell you the car. But actually I've never seen that myself either. What others have said about Carfax is correct, information is useful but spotty.

doug_999 · 07-10-2018, 05:16 AM

Or simply provide the VIN here and someone will look it up for you.

Grimlock85 · 07-10-2018, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by doug_999

Or simply provide the VIN here and someone will look it up for you.

Great idea haha

VIN is below

WBS8M9C59GP966957

Any help/thoughts would be great. Mostly just don't wanna go through the hassle of financing and buying the car only to discover major issues and have to return it.

Thanks for all the responses

Champagnekashi · 07-19-2018, 05:37 PM

I was in the same boat. When i was contemplating buying my m3 but did so in the end. In my case i found out that some dealers do not update carfax with maintenance they provide to cars. I asked why. And they said they didn't have a reason why they just didn't. But they showed me all the maintenance logs

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Grimlock85 Private First Class 38 Rep 168 Posts Drives: m3 / 135i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	Used 2016 m3 - break in service Hey guys, I'm considering purchasing a used m3. looking at the Carfax there's only one record of a service at 1,100 miles which states the following: -maintenance inspection completed -battery charged -computer reprogrammed -tire check There's nothing about oil/transmission change or anything of that nature. Which I'm concerned about since that's around the time of the break in service. So I'm wondering if you guys think this is a stay away car as there are no other records for Carfax history. Thoughts? The lack of service records concern me. Unfortunately I can't do a ppi on the car, as it is CarMax lol. I'm thinking it'll be safe since it's still got factory warranty for a year and I'll add the extra CarMax warranty
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RickFLM4 Brigadier General 10981 Rep 4,821 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	Don’t rely on CarFax. My M4 CarFax shows no maintenance but I completed every maintenance interval. Try to get maintenance history from a dealer. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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RickFLM4 Brigadier General 10981 Rep 4,821 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	I'd give it a shot. Not sure why they wouldn't be allowed if giving out only service history and not providing previous owner personal information. You can also try BMWNA. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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dkhm3 Brigadier General 1882 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 991.2 GT3 2020 X3MC Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	I would assume the maintenance inspection completed would be break in there’s nothing else needed at that mileage __________________ Currently: 2018 GT3 2020 X3MC Previously: 1999 M3 2002 M3 2005 S4 2008 C63 2015 M3 2016 X5M 2019 911S
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KevinM Brigadier General 2936 Rep 3,286 Posts Drives: 2002 M5;2007 M Coupe;2020 M2C Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tucson iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 M2 Competition [10.00] 2007 E86 M coupe [8.38] 2002 E39 M5 [9.00]	Agree with above; there is nothing else that needs to be done at 1100 miles other than the break-in service. The specifics of that service would not be listed in the CarFax report. You can try the dealer - they certainly would be able to find that information, but as I recall they are not supposed to give the information out to people. That said, I believe the CarMax you can take the car back within 5 or 7 days. You could buy it and then take it to the dealer, and I bet they would let you know in that circumstance. If something is fishy give it back to CarMax. GL! __________________ 2020 F87 M2C Hockenheim Silver/MT 2002 E39 M5 Sterling Gray/Caramel 2007 E86 Z4M Coupe Silver Gray/Black 2021 Kia Telluride (hauler)
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Poiseuille Brigadier General 5393 Rep 3,737 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 DCT Tanzanite/Amaro Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Princeton iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] [10.00]	Take it to any authorized BMW dealer, explain the purchase history to an SA, ask the SA to read your key for service history. I have never heard of any dealership refusing to provide that information. I certainly have always been able to get it with no difficulty at all. The only exception I can imagine is trying to get information like that from the dealer who is trying to sell you the car. But actually I've never seen that myself either. What others have said about Carfax is correct, information is useful but spotty.
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doug_999 Brigadier General 2543 Rep 3,968 Posts Drives: 2011 1M/2021 992/2023 X3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Or simply provide the VIN here and someone will look it up for you. __________________ 2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio 2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist
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Champagnekashi Private 43 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2015 m3 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Nyc iTrader: (0)	I was in the same boat. When i was contemplating buying my m3 but did so in the end. In my case i found out that some dealers do not update carfax with maintenance they provide to cars. I asked why. And they said they didn't have a reason why they just didn't. But they showed me all the maintenance logs
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