Bought My M3 in Arizona.. Do I need a Smog Check?

Hollywood Hogan · 03-07-2011, 01:39 PM

Hey fellas,

I just picked up my E93 M3 last week and was going to get a smog check today but some of my friends have told me that I did not have to smog the car if it is a "newer" car. My M3 is a 2008 and I went through the DMV website and it says if the car is less than 4 years old then it would not need a smog check. Does this apply for a car purchased out of state as well?

Any help or info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

v300 · 03-07-2011, 02:19 PM

I imagine you would have to if you are going to get CA plates/registration. I had to on my 2008 335i (Nevada car). You should ask a DMW referee (I believe the same line as if your car was lining up for a behind the wheel test).

EZ_TUR90 · 03-07-2011, 02:24 PM

It needs a smog check. My buddy bought an 09 m5 and he needed a smog check. Do it, and don't risk standing in line for no reason.

tbracing · 03-07-2011, 02:30 PM

In AZ when you pull up to the line they tell you to just pull up and get the OBD check as long as the car is AZ plates. They usually know just by looking at the car its a newer model and doest require smog check. I did this for my daughters 05 Toyota and just had the OBD check no smog involved.

E90SLAM · 03-07-2011, 03:29 PM

Only if you plan to register the car in CA.

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Hollywood Hogan Captain 102 Rep 908 Posts Drives: Sold: '13 RS5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	Bought My M3 in Arizona.. Do I need a Smog Check? Hey fellas, I just picked up my E93 M3 last week and was going to get a smog check today but some of my friends have told me that I did not have to smog the car if it is a "newer" car. My M3 is a 2008 and I went through the DMV website and it says if the car is less than 4 years old then it would not need a smog check. Does this apply for a car purchased out of state as well? Any help or info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
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v300 First Lieutenant 24 Rep 355 Posts Drives: '11 335is DCT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: (north) Fullerton, CA iTrader: (12)	I imagine you would have to if you are going to get CA plates/registration. I had to on my 2008 335i (Nevada car). You should ask a DMW referee (I believe the same line as if your car was lining up for a behind the wheel test). __________________ V300 '11 BSM 335is '08 Tiag 335i Coupe w/ Active Steering SOLD
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EZ_TUR90 Ez tur90 190 Rep 3,191 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (11)	It needs a smog check. My buddy bought an 09 m5 and he needed a smog check. Do it, and don't risk standing in line for no reason. __________________
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tbracing Lieutenant 22 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 1993 318I/ 2011 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: At home :) iTrader: (0)	In AZ when you pull up to the line they tell you to just pull up and get the OBD check as long as the car is AZ plates. They usually know just by looking at the car its a newer model and doest require smog check. I did this for my daughters 05 Toyota and just had the OBD check no smog involved.
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E90SLAM Supreme Allied Commander 1971 Rep 61,781 Posts Drives: A BBS WHORE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: . iTrader: (6) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i [0.00]	Only if you plan to register the car in CA. __________________
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