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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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Hi new member here, I'm looking to see if anyone here works for BMW or can get a list of service/warranty work on a VIN for me? I'm thinking of buying this vehicle and just wanted to know a little about the history on it.

Here is the VIN# WBANA73564B065784


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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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You can also try taking this VIN into a local BMW dealership/service center and see if they can pull the history. Also have you tried carfax? GL and to the forum...
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='650390' date='Aug 19 2008, 10:43 PM
You can also try taking this VIN into a local BMW dealership/service center and see if they can pull the history. Also have you tried carfax? GL and to the forum...
yeah another member just did a carfax for me... THANKS to him.

That is the next step, physically going to the dealer however my nearest dealer is somewhat inconveniently located to me so thought I would give this a shot first.

Cheers.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 03:54 AM
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Here in the UK, we can just ring BMW UK (Warranty department), and they can tell you about service history on their computers as it's all stored centrally. Surely you guys in the US can do that too ???
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Gudge' post='650624' date='Aug 20 2008, 06:54 AM
Here in the UK, we can just ring BMW UK (Warranty department), and they can tell you about service history on their computers as it's all stored centrally. Surely you guys in the US can do that too ???

Nope, most dealers will not give you a service history over the telephone. Privacy issues. You need to prove that you are the owner of the vehicle or have consent.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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why dont you ask Gary at the BMW XXX ?
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 1BRACE' post='650380' date='Aug 20 2008, 05:29 AM
Hi new member here, I'm looking to see if anyone here works for BMW or can get a list of service/warranty work on a VIN for me? I'm thinking of buying this vehicle and just wanted to know a little about the history on it.
Here is the VIN# WBANA73564B065784
The car is a US model 530i with a M54 engine (3.0 l L6 with 225 hp and 220 lb-ft) which was built in 11/03.

The service history can only be found out from a BMW dealer the car was serviced/cared for in.

The car key, usually, has all the history stored in it!

Be sure to get 2 keys plus a service one.
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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When I was shopping for an E60. I called the service advisors at several BMW dealership to get the history of the car. All you need is to provide them with the VIN #
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