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1988 BMW 3 SERIESVIN: WBABB2309J8858805

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Sales History
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Sale Prices
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VIN Decoder
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Market report
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Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN WBABB2309J8858805
Latest reported mileage: 339 mi
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2023-04-05
a year ago
81,638 mi
Duplicate title issued
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
2022-02-28
2 years ago
12,151 mi
Accident reported
Vehicle involved in a sideswipe collision with another motor vehicle
Airbag deployed
2021-01-17
3 years ago
39,655 mi
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
Titled or registered as lease vehicle

Sale Record

Sale Date
5 years ago
Latest Bid
Odometer
9799 mi
Location
Van Nuys, CA, 91406
1988 BMW 325 I AUTOMATIC
sold
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year1988
TitleHidden text (Hidden text)
ODO 2600 mi (Hidden text)
DamageHidden text, Hidden text
LocationVan Nuys, CA, 91406
Date
ended 5 years ago
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
Notes
Hidden text
sale information provided by user #148579
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Tech Specs
Body StyleCONVERTI
ColorRED
TransmissionAUTOMATIC
Engine2.5L 6
DriveRear-wheel drive
Fuel TypeGAS

Sales & Winner Bids

This car appeared in sales 542 times.

LocationDateHighest Bid
Hidden text2022-09-04$535 (FRA)
497+ bids in total
Hidden text2021-12-24$146
starting bid

Model Analytics & Market Report

We've analyzed more than 300 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 1988 BMW 3 SERIES in 1988 was $47,200.
The average price for used 1988 BMW 3 SERIES nowadays in 2024 is $0 which is 0% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 8,327 miles.
For this model we also have depreciation curve, photos, list of features and options, and other analytics.
Take a look at 1988 BMW 3 SERIES model page in BADVIN vehicles catalog.

Depreciation

The graph below is a depreciation curve for 1988 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 1988 BMW 3 SERIES in each year since the year of manufacturing, current year price and projected price in the future years.
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YearAverage MileageAverage Price% Left% Lost
1988 MSRP0 mi$47,200100%0%
19888,327 mi$47,945−$745−1.58%101.58%-1.58%
198916,654 mi$40,493+$7,452+15.54%85.79%14.21%
199024,981 mi$32,995+$7,498+18.52%69.9%30.1%
199133,308 mi$31,664+$1,331+4.03%67.08%32.92%
199241,635 mi$27,589+$4,075+12.87%58.45%41.55%
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Price vs Mileage

The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 1988 BMW 3 SERIES. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1988 BMW 3 SERIES by mileage and number of sales.
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MileageAverage PriceSample Size
105,000 mi$10,49915 sales
125,000 mi$10,25011 sales
130,000 mi$7,99911 sales
→ Visit 1988 BMW 3 SERIES depreciation page to see full data.

VIN Decoder — 27 records

Engine
Displacement (CC)

Engine displacement (in cubic centimeters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

2490.833728
Displacement (CI)

Engine displacement (in cubic inches) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

152
Displacement (L)

Engine displacement (in liters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

2.490833728
Engine Brake (hp) From

Engine brake is the horsepower (hp) at the engine output shaft. Engine Brake (hp) From is the lower value of the range.

168
Engine Manufacturer

This data element captures the name of the engine manufacturer.

BMW-AG
Engine Model

Engine model is a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of engine.

4-Value
Engine Number of Cylinders

This is a numerical field to store the number of cylinders in an engine. Common values for passenger cars are 4 or 6.

6
Fuel Type - Primary

Fuel type defines the fuel used to power the vehicle. For vehicles that have two power sources, such as plug-in hybrid vehicle, both primary fuel type and secondary fuel type will be provided.

Gasoline
Exterior / Body
Body Class

Body Class presents the body type based on 49 CFR 565.12(b): "Body type means the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by such characteristics as the number of doors or windows, cargo-carrying features and the roofline (e.g., sedan, fastback, hatchback)." Definitions are not provided for individual body types in the regulation.

Convertible/Cabriolet
Doors

This is a numerical field to store the number of doors on a vehicle.

2
Exterior / Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the lower bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the higher bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
General
Make

Per 49 CFR 565, Make is a name that a manufacturer applies to a group of vehicles or engines.

BMW
Manufacturer Name
Name of the vehicle manufacturer.
BMW AG
Model

Per 49 CFR 565, Model means a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same type, make, line, series and body type.

325iC
Model Year

If the model year (MY) is supplied when the VIN is decoded, such as from a crash report or a vehicle registration record, the MY value will be the supplied MY, even if the MY decoded from the VIN differs from the supplied MY. If the MY is not supplied when the VIN is decoded, the MY value will be decoded from the 10th character in the VIN.

1988
Plant City

This data element captures the city of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

REGENSBURG
Plant Country

This data element captures the country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

GERMANY
Series

Per 49 CFR 565, Series means a name that a manufacturer applies to a subdivision of a "line" denoting price, size or weight identification and that is used by the manufacturer for marketing purposes.

3-Series
Series2

This data element captures additional information about series of the vehicle.

E30
Trim

Trim levels further identify a vehicle by a particular set of special features. Higher trim levels either will add to the features of the base (entry-level model), or replace them with something else.

Cabrio
Vehicle Type

This field defines the type of the vehicle based on the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).

PASSENGER CAR
Internal
NCSA Body Type

An internal NHTSA field to capture the body type of the vehicle.

Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar)
NCSA Make

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Make of the vehicle.

BMW
NCSA Model

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Model of the vehicle.

3-series
Mechanical / Transmission
Transmission Style

Transmission style provides information about the type of transmissions. The major types of transmissions are manual transmission, automatic transmission, continuously variable transmission (CVT), and dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

Automatic
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type

This field describes the type of seat belt, such as manual or automatic. Automatic seat belts automatically close over riders in a vehicle. Automatic seat belts were mainly used in some older model GM, Nissan, and Honda vehicles and are rarely seen now.

Manual
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Frequently asked questions
An unrepaired vehicle status may mean there are outstanding repairs that have not been made, which might involve safety risks or future expenses, if reported.
To minimize depreciation costs, consider purchasing a model known for retaining its value or opting for a slightly used vehicle that has already undergone initial depreciation.
A 1988 BMW 3 SERIES window sticker includes information such as MSRP, fuel efficiency, safety ratings, and optional equipment.
Documentation, if available, includes details of theft and vandalism incidents, showing the extent of damage and any recovery actions taken for the 1988 BMW vehicle.
The Monroney label helps you understand the added features on a 1988 BMW 3 SERIES by listing optional equipment and packages included in the vehicle, along with their pricing.
Accident reports might detail the occurrence, damage severity, and repairs, offering insights into the operational history of the 1988 BMW, if such data is documented.
By entering the VIN into a VIN decoder, you can check if there are any recalls specific to that 1988 BMW vehicle model and year based on its unique history.
Damage severity, if reported, is classified as minor, moderate, or severe, and may provide insights into the extent of damage the 1988 BMW vehicle has sustained.
Safety ratings on the Monroney label include crash test results from agencies like the NHTSA and IIHS, providing an assessment of the vehicle's safety.
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