I purchased my car from the 2nd owner, and the Carfax showed a moderate accident, which the previous owner explained that someone pulled out in front of him and the right front corner was damaged, include the right side headlight.
He showed me the body shop bill to fix was $15k, of which the front right headlight was $4k alone
My PPI revealed and confirmed the damage was all fixed correctly and everything was in order, plus it gave me additional leverage to bring price down a bit more.
BlueSander is correct, the one major benefit of Carfax is it's detail with the history of ownership with the car, so you have no worries there either.
The main point is the PPI, I had mine done remotely via a BMW Specialty shop that looked at EVERYTHING and provided me a detailed report with pictures. Clearly the best $200 I have ever spent, just a great car and I cannot stop smiling every time I get in it
Good luck
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Originally Posted by BlueSander
I wouldn't worry too much about the title update situation. The first 1-2 updates likely had to do with the dealer managing inventory. The later updates could be due to refinancing the loan with another bank. This is most likely a one-owner vehicle.
As for the minor accident, it happened about a year and a half ago. The owner took the car in for regular service at a BMW dealer a month later and continued maintaining it regularly. There's no indication that it was a serious issue. The car has been driven almost 15,000 miles since, and now it’s up for sale.
I strongly recommend getting a Pre-Purchase Inspection at a local dealer. It should cost around $250-275. They’ll check for stored error codes and any unusual wear and tear while the car is on the lift. Make sure you attend in person, talk to the technician, and ask specifically about signs of coolant leaks, which are a common issue with this model.
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