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1998 BMW 3 SERIESVIN: WBABJ8321WEM22112

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Historical Records
events
Sales History
1 records
Sale Prices
2 records
VIN Decoder
25 entries
Market report
Price analytics

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 WBABJ8321WEM22112
Latest reported mileage: 401 mi
Below you can see some examples of what these records could look like.
2023-06-03
a year ago
152,267 mi
Vehicle serviced
Tire repaired
2022-04-26
2 years ago
8,959 mi
Damage reported: very minor damage
Damage to rear
2021-02-27
3 years ago
26,360 mi
Sold as a BMW Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle

Sale Record

Sale Date
10 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
9481 mi
Location
CHICAGO SOUTH, IL, 60601
1998 BMW 323IC AUTO
sold
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year1998
TitleHidden text (Hidden text)
ODO 1071 mi (Hidden text)
DamageHidden text
Estimated Retail Value$4515
Estimated Repair Cost$3583 (645%)
SellerHidden text (Hidden text)
LocationCHICAGO SOUTH, IL, 60601
Date
ended 10 years ago
sold for $9654
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #929438

Tech Specs
Body StyleCONVERTI
ColorSILVER
Transmission4 SPEED AUTOMATIC W/ELECTRIC OVERDRIVE
Engine2.5L 6
DriveRear-wheel drive
Fuel TypeGAS

Model Analytics & Market Report

We've analyzed more than 600 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 1998 BMW 3 SERIES in 1998 was $47,200.
The average price for used 1998 BMW 3 SERIES nowadays in 2024 is $9,995 which is 21% 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 1998 BMW 3 SERIES model page in BADVIN vehicles catalog.

Depreciation

The graph below is a depreciation curve for 1998 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 1998 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
1998 MSRP0 mi$47,200100%0%
19988,327 mi$47,945−$745−1.58%101.58%-1.58%
199916,654 mi$40,493+$7,452+15.54%85.79%14.21%
200024,981 mi$32,995+$7,498+18.52%69.9%30.1%
200133,308 mi$31,664+$1,331+4.03%67.08%32.92%
200241,635 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 1998 BMW 3 SERIES. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1998 BMW 3 SERIES by mileage and number of sales.
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MileageAverage PriceSample Size
35,000 mi$19,90011 sales
40,000 mi$14,95012 sales
70,000 mi$9,49027 sales
80,000 mi$10,40012 sales
85,000 mi$5,80023 sales
90,000 mi$9,73810 sales
→ Visit 1998 BMW 3 SERIES depreciation page to see full data.

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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Frequently asked questions
Information from junk yards and salvage auctions may detail major damage and repairs, potentially impacting the 1998 BMW 3 SERIES's value and safety, depending on the records obtained.
Yes, by law, all new 1998 BMW vehicles are required to display a Monroney label to provide clear pricing and feature information to consumers.
These records, if available, detail instances of major damage and subsequent dispositions, essential for evaluating the past treatment and current state of the 1998 BMW 3 SERIES.
A 'clean title' generally indicates that the vehicle has not been significantly damaged in the past and has no history of major incidents such as salvage or theft, if such information is documented.
Flood damage, if reported, can compromise key systems and reduce the 1998 BMW 3 SERIES's reliability and value, detailed in the report for potential buyers.
Documentation, if available, includes details of theft and vandalism incidents, showing the extent of damage and any recovery actions taken for the 1998 BMW vehicle.
Yes, the window sticker of a 1998 BMW 3 SERIES provides the EPA fuel efficiency ratings, showing expected mpg in city and highway conditions.
Ownership history, including the number of previous owners and how long they owned the vehicle, can indicate how well the 1998 BMW vehicle was maintained, if such records are available.
Such title brands might indicate significant past damage and repairs, crucial for assessing the safety and value of the 1998 BMW 3 SERIES, if such brands are applied.
Test vehicle status, if reported, reveals use in trials or development, which may involve experimental features and adjustments in the 1998 BMW 3 SERIES.
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