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Originally Posted by MileHiGolfer
I'm considering ordering a 2012 50i from an out of state BMW dealer but it has an accident described as "very minor damage" on the Carfax. There are pictures of before it was fixed and it looks like just some front bumper damage which is now replaced. Should I be concerned? Only has 15k miles and is a fairly good deal but I worry how much harder it will be to sell some day with that. Thoughts? It has all the options and colors I want.
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Be very careful. I looked at an 2011 X5 M Sport over a year ago and it also had "very minor damage". I went over it with a comb and although it only supposedly had some damage to the front bumper, I was the fenders didn't align. I traced it back and when I opened the driver's door, the door sill was buckled. I've never walked away faster.
Just use what you're seeing on the Carfax as an indicator that you'll need to do a VERY VERY proper inspection before deciding to buy. Of course, but an independent place, not the BMW dealership.