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Pictures below are not fancy pictures from manufacturer catalog. It's all photos of real vehicles that were on sale on United States market. You can click on any picture to see specific vehicle and its VIN report.
The graph below is a depreciation curve for 1979 BMW 3 SERIES. It shows how much this model looses per year in price. This analytics is calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1979 BMW 3 SERIES in each year since the year of manufacturing, current year price and projected price in the future years.
You can scroll the table horizontally to see all columns.
| Year | Average Mileage | Average Price | % Left | % Lost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 MSRP | 0 mi | $47,200 | — | — | 100% | 0% |
| 1979 | 8,327 mi | $47,945 | −$745 | −1.58% | 101.58% | -1.58% |
| 1980 | 16,654 mi | $40,493 | +$7,452 | +15.54% | 85.79% | 14.21% |
| 1981 | 24,981 mi | $32,995 | +$7,498 | +18.52% | 69.9% | 30.1% |
| 1982 | 33,308 mi | $31,664 | +$1,331 | +4.03% | 67.08% | 32.92% |
| 1983 | 41,635 mi | $27,589 | +$4,075 | +12.87% | 58.45% | 41.55% |
| → Visit 1979 BMW 3 SERIES depreciation page to see full data. | ||||||
The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 1979 BMW 3 SERIES. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1979 BMW 3 SERIES by mileage and number of sales.
You can scroll the table horizontally to see all columns.
| Mileage | Average Price | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| → Visit 1979 BMW 3 SERIES depreciation page to see full data. | ||
Other years of BMW 3 SERIES
2000 BMW 3 SERIES
$6,735 average used price
1,100+ sales records
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
$7,948 average used price
3,900+ sales records
2007 BMW 3 SERIES
$8,995 average used price
9,700+ sales records
2017 BMW 3 SERIES
$16,995 average used price
19,500+ sales records
2018 BMW 3 SERIES
$18,995 average used price
29,400+ sales records
2023 BMW 3 SERIES
$40,493 average used price
890+ sales records
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1978 BMW 5 SERIES
$60,900 MSRP
10+ sales records
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$60,900 MSRP
30+ sales records
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$96,070 MSRP
70+ sales records
1982 BMW 6 SERIES
$96,070 MSRP
40+ sales records
Frequently asked questions
The duration each owner kept the vehicle may provide insights into how the vehicle was valued and maintained over its lifetime, subject to record availability.
You can find your vehicle's VIN on the dashboard on the driver's side, visible through the windshield, and on your vehicle's registration documents.
While a VIN decoder generally does not provide dealership information, it can tell you the region where the vehicle was originally sold.
A VIN decoder can uncover discrepancies such as mismatches in reported and actual vehicle specifications, including year, model, and equipment, which can indicate potential fraud or errors in listings.
The last six digits of a VIN are the vehicle's unique serial number, which identifies the specific unit among others from the same model and production line.
Safety Recall History
With annual sales of approximately 2,500,000 vehicles, and recalls potentially impacting up to 10% of vehicles, a VIN check can reveal if a BMW was affected by major safety recalls.
Maintenance and Repair Verification
A VIN check ensures that the BMW has been maintained and repaired properly, particularly following any recalls, preserving its performance and value.
Fraud Protection
Checking the VIN helps verify the authenticity of a BMW, protecting against fraud by confirming the car's history, including any past accidents or major repairs.
