2003 BMW 5-Series

530i Sedan

3.0

Automatic

WBADT63403CK33547

Salvage

Gasoline

Hello everyone and thank you for looking at my add. Please read the entire description as it covers a lot of important information regarding this vehicle. My dad purchased this car in 2005 already having a salvage title from an auction in Los Angeles. When we purchased the car it had 42k miles on it and the Copart Auction reported the mileage to the DMV accidently listing 1 in front of it causing the mileage at DMV to read 142k. At the time we took it to register we put the actual mileage as it was read on the odometer, unfortunately the title now reads that mileage is not actual due to this discrepancy . After 1 year he transferred the title under my name for personal reasons. He has owned the car since purchase date and has maintained it very well regularly changing oil on the car and taking care of any mechanical issues that arose. Last month the vehicle was hit in the parking in the front bumper while parked causing the trim with the license plate to fall of the car. I took the car to local body shop that claimed all the scratches/dings on the front. The other person was found at fault and his insurance decided to claim "Total Loss" on our vehicle instead of repairing it because it was already salvaged they figured it's not worth for them to repair it. I received the settlement amount and purchased the car back at discounted price to turn it around. The car will need to pass brake/light inspection as well as smog check to be legally registered in California. Car is sold in as is condition, buyer will be responsible for pick up vehicle/passing brake/light/smog check to register the vehicle. THE CAR IS SOLD IN AS IS WHERE IS CONDTION AND ALL SALES WILL BE FINAL. PLEASE READ CAREFULL: The car needs work please read all the Known Problems: · Front Fender Liners Need to be Replaced (They have been torn for some time now and we never bothered to replace them) · Passenger Side Rear Door has a Dent (It looks like someone dented it with their foot, has been like this for about 2-3yrs now) · Check Engine Light is on (Comes on and off every few days) · Radio works great but pixels are very hard to read (very common problem) · Horn does not work (Never worked since we purchased the car but has been tested and needs new horn connector on the slip ring behind air bag to function properly) · Will need Drive Belt Replacement soon (Have belts just need to be installed) · Power Steering has a leak I took it to mechanic that has been servicing the car since we own it and he recommended not to repair anything at this point as he stated these cars have common problem that power steering leaks from the power steering reservoir. He said currently he doesn't recommend any repairs but in future it will need hose/reservoir replacement. PAYMENT TERMS:Deposit must be made with in 24hrs of auctions end time ! Please don't bid if you don't intend to follow the policy. The remaining payment is due by cash upon pick up of the vehicle. If you live out of town and plan to ship the car you can make the payment via Wire Transfer. Checks and Money Orders BOTH will be held until fully cleared up to 7 Days. So if paying by check or money order the car won't be released to you until payment clears. BUYERS WITH LESS THAN 10 FEEDBACKS MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING ! IF YOU DON'T I WILL SIMPLY REMOVE YOUR BID !PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME via E-Mail with any questions or concerns you may have. GOOD LUCK BIDDING ! On Jul-14-12 at 19:23:08 PDT, seller added the following information: HELLO UPDATE 7/14/2012 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I TOOK THE CAR TO MECHNIC TO LOOK UP CHECK ENGINE CODE AND IT WAS P0128 Thermostat Coolant Temp The mechanic recomended to replace thermostat & housing and water pump. AS OF TODAY 7/14/2012 the car just received over $500 tune up !!!! NEW THERMOSTAT & HOUSING NEW WATER PUMP AND SINCE HE WAS ALREADY WORKING ON THOSE ITEMS HE ALSO REPLACED BOTH DRIVE BELTS I LISTED AS AN ISSUE EARLIER !!!! PRICE DOES NOT CHANGE :) STILL LOW NO RESERVE AUCTION !!!!!!