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1988 BMW 3 SERIESVIN: WBABB2309J8860831

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Historical Records
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Photos
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Sales History
6 records
Sale Prices
6 records
VIN Decoder
27 entries
Market report
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Historical Records

Historical records may include service and maintenance records, title status (clean, junk, salvage), insurance records, number of owners, registration events and states, and other information.
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Available historical records for VIN WBABB2309J8860831
Latest reported mileage: 609 mi
Below you can see some examples of what these records could look like.
2023-05-16
a year ago
61,296 mi
Passed emissions inspection
2022-08-18
2 years ago
14,669 mi
Sold as a BMW Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
2020-11-23
4 years ago
31,305 mi
Fire damage reported: minor damage
Vandalism damage reported
Damage to front

Sale Record

Sale Date
4 years ago
Odometer
7404 mi
Location
Miami, FL, 33146

2350

Year1988
TitleHidden text
ODO 7242 mi
LocationMiami, FL, 33146
Date
ended 4 years ago
Sale Website Typeclassifieds
Notes
Hidden text
sale information provided by user #140115
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Tech Specs
Body StyleConvertible
ColorWhite
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine2.5L
DriveRWD
Fuel TypeGasoline

Sale Record

Sale Date
4 years ago
Buy Now Price
Odometer
2690 mi
Location
Miami, FL, 33146

6299

Year1988
TitleHidden text
ODO 2787 mi
Buy Now Price$1478
LocationMiami, FL, 33146
Date
ended 4 years ago
Sale Website Typeclassifieds
Notes
Hidden text
sale information provided by user #209922
All photos above are REAL and display ACTUAL car. After you get the report you will see full resolution photos.

Tech Specs
Body StyleConvertible
ColorWhite
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine2.5L
DriveRWD
Fuel TypeGasoline

Sale Record

Sale Date
5 years ago
Buy Now Price
Odometer
6618 mi
Location
Miami, FL, 33146

5080

Year1988
TitleHidden text
ODO 6673 mi
ConditionHidden text
Buy Now Price$8918
LocationMiami, FL, 33146
Date
ended 5 years ago
Sale Website Typeclassifieds
Notes
Hidden text
sale information provided by user #1047061
All photos above are REAL and display ACTUAL car. After you get the report you will see full resolution photos.

Tech Specs
Body StyleConvertible
ColorWhite
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine2.5L
DriveRWD
Fuel TypeGasoline

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.
You can scroll the table horizontally to see all columns.
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%
→ Visit 1988 BMW 3 SERIES depreciation page to see full data.

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.
You can scroll the table horizontally to see all columns.
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
Repossession records, if included, indicate if the 1988 BMW vehicle has been taken back by a lender due to payment defaults, which might affect its condition and value.
Our vehicle history reports may indicate if the 1988 BMW vehicle was previously used in commercial services like a taxi or rental car, which may affect its condition and value, if such usage is recorded.
Clunker repair records, if available, detail repairs under cash-for-clunkers programs, indicating major overhauls or updates to the 1988 BMW vehicle.
Total loss status, if documented, is reported along with the circumstances and damage type, critical for assessing whether the 1988 BMW vehicle has been substantially compromised.
The best time of year to sell your car to minimize depreciation might be just before the release of a new model, when demand for used models could be higher.
These records, if available, detail instances of major damage and subsequent dispositions, essential for evaluating the past treatment and current state of the 1988 BMW 3 SERIES.
A salvage title generally indicates that the vehicle was declared a total loss by an insurance company due to severe damage from an accident, flood, or other causes, if such information is recorded.
Remanufactured status, if detailed, includes major overhauls and replacements, offering a new lease on life for the 1988 BMW, but with considerations for its past use.
Strategies to reduce the rate of depreciation include regular maintenance, keeping mileage low, avoiding significant modifications, and keeping up with all necessary repairs.
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