This vehicle shows some wear and tear. The exterior exhibits the expected scratches, marks and wear for the age and mileage. There are minor misc. scratches around the vehicle. Normal for mileage and most too small to see in photos. The vehicle shows minor miscellaneous dings around the body. The paint shows some wear and tear that is consistent with age and mileage. There are multiple paint chips to the front of the vehicle. The underside shows areas of minor surface rust. See pictures. Sunroof opens and closes but upon closing made a clunk noise. The passenger door mirror is starting to show a little bit of bubbling. Drivers door seal showing wear and should be replaced. There are paint chips on the leading edge of the of the hood. I noticed some rust bubbles on the edge of the hood. There are some scratches on the wheels.
The interior shows signs of use to the seating surfaces, carpet and other contact points. The steering wheel shows some wear and tear as seen in pics. Normal for mileage. There is light wear to the seats. Normal for mileage. The inner door panels show wear consistent with age and mileage. The interior trim shows normal wear consistent with age and mileage. The center console shows wear and tear. See pictures. The carpet shows normal wear consistent with age and mileage. The floor mats are dirty. There is a faint odor of cigarette smoke smell was found in the vehicle at the time of the inspection. The headliner shows areas of sagging and will need to be either re-glued or replaced to be fixed.
The engine started and ran normally. The performance of the transmission steering suspension systems were good. Clutch is less than 1 inch off the floor recommend having clutch checked out. When coming to a stop, there is a pulsation coming from the brake pedal. This is typically caused by warped rotors. The brake fluid looks old and dirty and should be flushed. Overall, the vehicle is a good runner but has some issues to consider. Please see below and pics for more details.
| Year | 1997 |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | M3 |
| Mileage | 226043 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| VIN Number | WBSBG9322VEY75669 |
| Interior | Leather |
| Interior Color | Black |
| Body Color | Silver |
| Engine | 6 Cylinder |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Wiper Blades | |
| Windshield Washer | |
| Body Alignment | |
| Scratches | |
| There are minor misc scratches around the vehicle. Normal for mileage and most too small to see in photos. | |
| Dings | |
| The vehicle shows minor miscellaneous dings around the body. | |
| Paint Condition | |
| The paint shows some wear and tear that is consistent with age and mileage. There are multiple paint chips to the front of the vehicle. | |
| Rust | |
| The underside shows areas of minor surface rust. See pictures. | |
| Exterior Lights | |
| Sunroof | |
| Sunroof opens and closes but upon closing made a clunk noise. | |
| Door Mirrors | |
| The passenger door mirror is starting to show a little bit of bubbling. | |
| Bumpers | |
| Side Moldings | |
| Glass | |
| Body Seals | |
| Drivers door seal showing wear and should be replaced. | |
| Body Filler? | |
| Hood | |
| There are paint chips on the leading edge of the of the hood. I noticed some rust bubbles on the edge of the hood. | |
| Doors | |
| Floors | |
| Rockers | |
| Quarter Panels | |
| Steering Wheel | |
| The steering wheel shows some wear and tear as seen in pics. Normal for mileage. | |
| Horn | |
| Cruise Control | |
| Seat Condition | |
| There is light wear to the seats. Normal for mileage. | |
| Seat Belts | |
| Clock | |
| Inner Door Panels | |
| The inner door panels show wear consistent with age and mileage. | |
| Power Locks | |
| Window Switches | |
| Window Function | |
| Center Console | |
| The center console shows wear and tear. See pictures. | |
| Dash | |
| Sun Visors | |
| Dash Lights | |
| Dash Gauges | |
| Air Conditioning | |
| Heater | |
| Carpet | |
| The carpet shows normal wear consistent with age and mileage. | |
| Floor Mats | The floor mats are dirty. |
| Cigarette Use | |
| There is a faint odor of cigarette smoke smell was found in the vehicle at the time of the inspection. | |
| Cup Holders | |
| Headliner | |
| The headliner shows areas of sagging and will need to be either re-glued or replaced to be fixed. | |
| Blower Motor | |
| Interior Trim | |
| The interior trim shows normal wear consistent with age and mileage. | |
| Inner Trunk | |
| Air Filter | |
| Battery | |
| Charging System | |
| Cooling Fan Condition | |
| Radiator Cap Sealing Properly | |
| Hoses | |
| Radiator | |
| Engine Coolant | |
| Coolant Leaks | |
| Belts | |
| Power Steering | |
| Engine Oil | |
| Engine Fluid Leaks | |
| Transmission Leaks | |
| Brake System | |
| The brake fluid looks old and dirty and should be flushed. | |
| Brake Fluid Level | |
| Differential leaks | |
| Muffler System | |
| CV Joints and Axles | |
| Shocks and bushings | |
| Ball Joints and Tie Rods | |
| Modifications | |
| Road Test | Yes |
| Engine Performance | |
| Transmission Performance | |
| Clutch Performance | |
| Clutch is less than 1 inch off the floor recommend having clutch checked out. | |
| Differential Performance | |
| Wheel Bearing Performance | |
| Braking Performance | |
| When coming to a stop, there is a pulsation coming from the brake pedal. This is typically caused by warped rotors. | |
| Suspension Performance | |
| Steering Performance | |
| Engine Starting | |
| Driver Front | Michelin | Michelin | Passenger Front |
| Driver Rear | Michelin | Michelin | Passenger Rear |
| Driver Front | 245/40/ZR17 | 245/40/ZR17 | Passenger Front |
| Driver Rear | 245/40/ZR17 | 245/40/ZR17 | Passenger Rear |
| Driver Front | No Issues | No Issues | Passenger Front |
| Driver Rear | No Issues | No Issues | Passenger Rear |
| Driver Front | Curb Rash, Scratches | Curb Rash, Scratches | Passenger Front |
| Driver Rear | Curb Rash, Scratches | Curb Rash, Corrosion, Scratches | Passenger Rear |
| Driver Front | 7/32 | 7/32 | Passenger Front |
| Driver Rear | 7/32 | 7/32 | Passenger Rear |
| Spare tire | Yes |
|---|
10/32 or more
Tires have plenty of tread!
(standard)
8/32 or more
Tires have plenty of tread!
(low profile)
5/32 to 7/32
Tires will need replacement soon!
4/32 or less
Tires need replacement!
This vehicle is eligible for certification to provide coverage for mechanical failures
Transmission
Engine
Exhaust
HVAC
Suspension & Steering
Electrical System
Cooling System
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