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WBABJ8321WEM21395-1998-bmw-323-0
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1998 BMW 323VIN: WBABJ8321WEM21395

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Historical Records
47 events
Photos
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Sales History
3 records
Sale Prices
6 records
VIN Decoder
25 entries

Historical Records

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Available 47 historical records for VIN WBABJ8321WEM21395
Latest reported mileage: 873 mi
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2023-12-12
6 months ago
93,270 mi
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
2022-08-05
2 years ago
12,867 mi
Sold as a BMW Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
2020-05-26
4 years ago
31,028 mi
Duplicate title issued
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED

VIN Factory Options

Found 148 factory options in 40 categories

Vehicle Equipment

Air Bag - Frontal
  • Driver Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag
Air Bag - Side
  • Front Side Air Bag
Air Conditioning
  • A/C
  • Climate Control
  • Multi-Zone A/C
Audio
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Cassette
  • Premium Sound System
Brakes
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • ABS
Convenience
  • Cruise Control
  • Fog Lamps
  • Front Reading Lamps
  • Intermittent Wipers
Drivetrain
  • Rear Wheel Drive
Engine
  • Straight 6 Cylinder Engine
Fuel
  • Gasoline Fuel
Locks
  • Power Door Locks
Mirrors
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Power Mirror(s)
Safety Features
  • Traction Control
Seats
  • Bucket Seats
Steering
  • Power Steering
Tire - Front
  • Tires - Front All-Season
Tire - Rear
  • Tires - Rear All-Season
Tire - Spare
  • Conventional Spare Tire
Transmission
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Wheels
  • Aluminum Wheels
Window
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defrost

Equipment Details

MECHANICAL
  • 16.4 gallon fuel tank
  • 2.5L DOHC 24-valve inline 6-cyl engine w/variable valve timing
  • 205/65R15 all-season SBR tires
  • 70 amp/hr battery
  • 80-amp alternator
  • Direct ignition system w/knock control
  • Drop-down tool kit in trunk
  • Elect engine-management system
  • Front/rear coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabilizer bars
  • Full-size spare tire w/steel wheel
  • Multi-link system rear suspension w/central links
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Strut-type front suspension w/arc-shaped lower arms
  • Vacuum-assisted ventilated 4-wheel disc brakes
  • Variable engine-speed-sensitive pwr-assisted rack and pinion steering
EXTERIOR
  • Body-color hydraulic energy absorbing bumpers (damage control to 9-MPH)
  • Body-color side skirts
  • Dual pwr outside heated rearview mirrors
  • Green-tinted windshield band
  • Halogen free-form headlights (low beams)
  • Positive side-window sealing system
  • Vehicle-speed variable 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers w/single wipe mode
INTERIOR
  • 6-way manual front bucket seats
  • Adjustable rear seat headrests
  • Analog fuel-economy indicator
  • Auto climate control-inc: separate left/right elect temp control, LCD display
  • Blower type rear window defroster
  • Courtesy lights w/fade-in/out feature
  • Cruise control
  • Digital clock
  • Driveaway protection (disables engine when double-lock feature engaged)
  • Dual front cupholders/coinholder
  • Electronic analog speedometer/tachometer
  • Front seatback storage nets
  • Glove box w/take-out flashlight
  • Illuminated master key
  • LCD main & trip odometers
  • Leather manual shift knob/steering wheel
  • Map reading lights
  • Mast antenna
  • Microfiltered ventilation
  • Outside temp display w/freeze warning
  • Pre-wired for BMW remote keyless-entry security system
  • Pre-wired for CD changer
  • Removable rear center armrest-inc: storage compartment, dual cupholders
  • Seatback easy-entry feature
  • Service interval indicator
  • Window closing from driver door lock feature
SAFETY
  • Auto front seatbelt tensioners
  • Auto locking retractors on all seat belts
  • Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
  • Front seat side-impact airbags
  • Hydraulic energy absorbing bumpers (damage control to 9-MPH)

Chassis

Brakes
  • Brake ABS System - Four-Wheel
  • Brake Type - Pwr-Assisted
  • Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Disc - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 11.3 x - TBD - in
  • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 11.0 x - TBD - in
Fuel Tank
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 16.4 gal
Steering
  • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - 3.4
  • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - 16.8
  • Steering Type - Pwr Rack & Pinion
  • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 34.1 ft
Suspension
  • Suspension Type - Front - Coil Spring
  • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - w/Anti-Roll Bar
  • Suspension Type - Rear - Multi-Link
  • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) - w/Central Links
Tires
  • Spare Tire Size - P205/60R15
Weight Information
  • Base Curb Weight - 3373 lbs
Wheels
  • Front Wheel Material - Aluminum
  • Front Wheel Size - 15 x 7 in
  • Rear Wheel Material - Aluminum
  • Rear Wheel Size - 15 x 7 in
  • Spare Wheel Material - Aluminum
  • Spare Wheel Size - 15 x 7 in

Dimensions

Cargo Area Dimensions
  • Trunk Volume - 8.9 ft³
Exterior Dimensions
  • Height, Overall - 53.1 in
  • Length, Overall - 174.5 in
  • Track Width, Front - 55.4 in
  • Track Width, Rear - 55.9 in
  • Wheelbase - 106.3 in
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors - 67.3 in
Interior Dimensions
  • Front Head Room - 38.1 in
  • Front Hip Room - 55.6 in
  • Front Leg Room - 41.2 in
  • Front Shoulder Room - 53.2 in
  • Passenger Capacity - 4
  • Passenger Volume - 74.1 ft³
  • Second Head Room - 36.3 in
  • Second Hip Room - 44.1 in
  • Second Leg Room - 28.1 in
  • Second Shoulder Room - 43.6 in

Powertrain

Electrical
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 80
Engine
  • Displacement - 2.5L/152
  • Engine Type - Gas 6-Cyl
  • Fuel System - EFI
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 168 @ 5500
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 181 @ 3950
Mileage
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 19 MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - 27 MPG
Transmission
  • Drivetrain - Rear Wheel Drive
  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - 3.91
  • First Gear Ratio (:1) - 2.86
  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - 0.72
  • Reverse Ratio (:1) - 2.00
  • Second Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.62
  • Third Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.00
  • Trans Description Cont. - Automatic w/OD,
  • Trans Description Cont. Again - Electronic
  • Trans Type - 4

Summary

Summary
  • Body Style - 2 Door Convertible
  • Vehicle Name - BMW 3 Series

Vehicle

Vehicle
  • Country of Origin - Germany BMW Passenger Car
  • EPA Classification - Mini-Compact

Sale Record

Sale Date
4 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
7925 mi
Location
Des Moines, IA, 50315
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year1998
TitleHidden text
ODO 2078 mi (Hidden text)
LossHidden text
DamageHidden text, Hidden text
Estimated Retail Value$8851
Estimated Repair Cost$1146 (747%)
LocationDes Moines, IA, 50315
Date
ended 4 years ago
sold for $377
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #977682
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Tech Specs
ColorWhite, Tan
TransmissionAutomatic Transmission
Engine2.5L I6 FI DOHC F
Cylinders6 Cylinders
DriveRear Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline

VIN Decoder — 25 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.

2500.0
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.

152.55936023683
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.

2.5
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 Configuration

Engine configuration defines how engine cylinders are arranged. Common values are V6 for V-shaped arrangement, I4 or L4 for in-line arrangement.

In-Line
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.

323iC
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.

1998
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
Plant State

This data element captures the State or Province name within the Plant Country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

BAVARIA
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
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
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
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Front Air Bag Locations

This field captures the location of frontal air bags. Frontal air bags are generally designed to deploy in "moderate to severe" frontal or near-frontal crashes.

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
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