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WBABK8321VET95439-1997-bmw-3-series-0
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1997 BMW 3 SERIESVIN: WBABK8321VET95439

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Historical Records
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Photos
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Sales History
1 records
Sale Prices
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VIN Decoder
19 entries
Market report
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Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN WBABK8321VET95439
Latest reported mileage: 517 mi
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2023-05-09
a year ago
119,842 mi
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
Titled or registered as lease vehicle
2022-03-04
2 years ago
10,917 mi
Damage reported: minor to moderate damage
Damage to right rear
Damage to rear
2019-05-28
5 years ago
36,207 mi
Vehicle sold
MILEAGE INCONSISTENCY

Sale Record

Sale Date
3 days ago
Latest Price
Odometer
3607 mi
Location
Riverdale, GA, 30274
1997 BMW 3 Series
Year1997
ODO 5997 mi
SellerHidden text (Hidden text)
LocationRiverdale, GA, 30274
Date
appeared 3 days ago
latest price $9812
Sale Website Typeclassifieds
Notes
3866
sale information provided by user #237125
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Tech Specs
Body Style2-Door 1.9-Liter 4-Cyclinder 4-Speed Automatic
Colorblack
TransmissionAutomatic
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Typeregular unleaded

Model Analytics & Market Report

We've analyzed more than 560 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 1997 BMW 3 SERIES in 1997 was $47,200.
The average price for used 1997 BMW 3 SERIES nowadays in 2024 is $6,848 which is 15% 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 1997 BMW 3 SERIES model page in BADVIN vehicles catalog.

Depreciation

The graph below is a depreciation curve for 1997 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 1997 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
1997 MSRP0 mi$47,200100%0%
19978,327 mi$47,945−$745−1.58%101.58%-1.58%
199816,654 mi$40,493+$7,452+15.54%85.79%14.21%
199924,981 mi$32,995+$7,498+18.52%69.9%30.1%
200033,308 mi$31,664+$1,331+4.03%67.08%32.92%
200141,635 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 1997 BMW 3 SERIES. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1997 BMW 3 SERIES by mileage and number of sales.
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MileageAverage PriceSample Size
65,000 mi$10,99010 sales
85,000 mi$5,95011 sales
95,000 mi$8,99910 sales
100,000 mi$8,89516 sales
105,000 mi$7,00010 sales
115,000 mi$4,80011 sales
→ Visit 1997 BMW 3 SERIES depreciation page to see full data.

VIN Decoder — 19 records

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.

328iC
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.

1997
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
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
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
To maximize value, consider buying a vehicle that is a few years old, as it has already undergone significant depreciation but likely remains reliable.
VIN decoding can prevent fraud in the sale of 1997 BMW 3 SERIES vehicles by ensuring the vehicle's details match those recorded officially, thus confirming its identity and legality.
When buying a car, consider models with strong resale histories, opt for popular color and feature options, and evaluate current market trends for the best value retention.
Use as a police or taxi vehicle, if noted, indicates high-intensity use which may affect the 1997 BMW vehicle's condition and lifespan, if such use is documented.
Total loss is usually determined when the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds a certain percentage of its value before the damage occurred, as decided by the insurance company, if such data is recorded.
The parts content information on a window sticker shows the percentage of vehicle components sourced from specific countries, important for consumers interested in the origin of their vehicle's parts.
Remanufactured status, if detailed, includes major overhauls and replacements, offering a new lease on life for the 1997 BMW, but with considerations for its past use.
Ownership history, including the number of previous owners and how long they owned the vehicle, can indicate how well the 1997 BMW vehicle was maintained, if such records are available.
Reports might include collision data, crash ratings, vehicle specifications from VIN decode, and more, providing a detailed profile of the 1997 BMW vehicle, depending on data availability.
The vehicle history report may include a section on theft history, showing if the vehicle was ever reported stolen, depending on the records available.
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