BADVIN vehicle history report for
1997 BMW 3 SERIESVIN: WBACD4321VAV49937
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Historical Records
23 events
Photos
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Sales History
2 records
Sale Prices
4 records
VIN Decoder
17 entries
Market report
Price analytics
Historical Records
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Available 23 historical records for VIN WBACD4321VAV49937
Latest reported mileage: 603 mi
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2023-08-01
a year ago
121,906 mi
Passed emissions inspection
2022-02-01
2 years ago
20,281 mi
Damage reported
Damage to front
Damage to front
2020-11-18
4 years ago
27,726 mi
Vehicle serviced
Tire repaired
Tire repaired
VIN Factory Options
Found 144 factory options in 39 categories
Vehicle Equipment
Air Bag - Frontal
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger 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
- Rear Reading Lamps
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
- Power Driver Seat
- Power Passenger Seat
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
- 2.8L DOHC 24-valve 6-cyl engine w/variable valve timing
- 205/65R15 all-season SBR tires
- 65 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 front 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)
- Dual pwr outside heated rearview mirrors
- Green-tinted windshield band
- Halogen free-form fog lights
- Halogen free-form headlights (low beams)
- Vehicle-speed variable 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers w/single wipe mode
INTERIOR
- 2-stage rear-window defroster
- 8-way pwr front seats
- Analog fuel-economy indicator
- Auto climate control-inc: separate electric temp control, LCD display
- Central locking system-inc: double lock anti-theft feature, console switch
- Courtesy lights w/fade-in/out feature
- Cruise control
- Diversity antenna system
- Driveaway protection (disables engine when double-lock feature engaged)
- Dual front cupholders/coinholder
- Electronic analog speedometer/tachometer
- Front center armrest
- Front seatback storage nets
- Glove box w/take-out flashlight
- Illuminated master key
- LCD main & trip odometers
- Leather manual shift knob/steering wheel/handbrake grip/boot
- Map reading lights
- Microfiltered ventilation
- Multi Information Display w/multi-function digital clock, outside temp display w/freeze warning, vehicle monitoring system
- Pre-wired for BMW remote keyless-entry security system
- Pre-wired for CD changer
- Pwr windows-inc: key-off operation, 1-touch up/down
- Rear reading lights
- 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)
- 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) - 3.2
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - 15.4
- 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
Weight Information
- Base Curb Weight - 3,197 lbs
Wheels
- Front Wheel Material - Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material - Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Material - Aluminum
Dimensions
Cargo Area Dimensions
- Trunk Volume - 10.3 ft³
Exterior Dimensions
- Height, Overall - 54.8 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 - 66.9 in
Interior Dimensions
- Front Head Room - in
- Front Hip Room - 56.6 in
- Front Leg Room - 41.1 in
- Front Shoulder Room - 53.5 in
- Passenger Capacity - 5
- Passenger Volume - 85.7 ft³
- Second Head Room - in
- Second Hip Room - 56.6 in
- Second Leg Room - 34.0 in
- Second Shoulder Room - 53.3 in
Powertrain
Cooling System
- Total Cooling System Capacity - 10.4 qts
Electrical
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 80
Engine
- Displacement - 2.8L/170
- Engine Type - Gas I6
- Fuel System - EFI
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 190 @ 5300
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 206 @ 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 - 4 Door Sedan
- Vehicle Name - BMW 3 Series
Vehicle
Vehicle
- Country of Origin - Germany BMW Passenger Car
- EPA Classification - Sub-Compact
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
| Year | 1997 |
| Title | Hidden text |
| ODO | 6017 mi (Hidden text) |
| Loss | Hidden text |
| Damage | Hidden text |
| Estimated Retail Value | $9616 |
| Estimated Repair Cost | $4036 (729%) |
| Seller | Hidden text |
| Location | Hartford, CT, 06120 |
| Date | ended 6 years ago sold for $103 |
| Sale Website Type | salvage or insurance auction |
sale information provided by user #875208
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Tech Specs
| Color | White |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Fuel Type | Other |
1997 BMW 328I AUTOM
sold
| Year | 1997 |
| Title | Hidden text (Hidden text) |
| ODO | 8518 mi (Hidden text) |
| Damage | Hidden text |
| Estimated Retail Value | $3759 |
| Estimated Repair Cost | $7387 (515%) |
| Seller | Hidden text (Hidden text) |
| Location | Hartford, CT, 06120 |
| Date | ended 10 years ago sold for $191 |
| Sale Website Type | salvage or insurance auction |
sale information provided by user #483901
Tech Specs
| Body Style | SEDAN 4D |
| Color | WHITE |
| Transmission | 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC W/ELECTRIC OVERDRIVE |
| Engine | 2.8L 6 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel Type | GAS |
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.
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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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| Year | Average Mileage | Average Price | % Left | % Lost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 MSRP | 0 mi | $47,200 | — | — | 100% | 0% |
| 1997 | 8,327 mi | $47,945 | −$745 | −1.58% | 101.58% | -1.58% |
| 1998 | 16,654 mi | $40,493 | +$7,452 | +15.54% | 85.79% | 14.21% |
| 1999 | 24,981 mi | $32,995 | +$7,498 | +18.52% | 69.9% | 30.1% |
| 2000 | 33,308 mi | $31,664 | +$1,331 | +4.03% | 67.08% | 32.92% |
| 2001 | 41,635 mi | $27,589 | +$4,075 | +12.87% | 58.45% | 41.55% |
| → Visit 1997 BMW 3 SERIES depreciation page to see full data. | ||||||
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.
You can scroll the table horizontally to see all columns.
| Mileage | Average Price | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 65,000 mi | $10,990 | 10 sales |
| 85,000 mi | $5,950 | 11 sales |
| 95,000 mi | $8,999 | 10 sales |
| 100,000 mi | $8,895 | 16 sales |
| 105,000 mi | $7,000 | 10 sales |
| 115,000 mi | $4,800 | 11 sales |
| → Visit 1997 BMW 3 SERIES depreciation page to see full data. | ||
VIN Decoder — 17 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.
Sedan/Saloon
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
BMW
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.
328i
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.
MUNICH
Internal
Mechanical / Transmission
Passive Safety System
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