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1998 BMW 3 SERIESVIN: WBACG832XWKC84478

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Historical Records
events
Sales History
1 records
Sale Prices
2 records
VIN Decoder
10 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 WBACG832XWKC84478
Latest reported mileage: 595 mi
Below you can see some examples of what these records could look like.
2023-08-03
10 months ago
50,537 mi
Damage reported: very minor damage
Damage to rear
2021-11-02
3 years ago
12,727 mi
Vehicle serviced
Tire repaired
2021-05-11
3 years ago
29,372 mi
Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed

Sale Record

Sale Date
10 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
1285 mi
Location
Baltimore, MD, 21215
1998 BMW 318TI AUTO
sold
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year1998
TitleHidden text (Hidden text)
ODO 1115 mi (Hidden text)
DamageHidden text, Hidden text
Estimated Retail Value$4449
Estimated Repair Cost$9097 (943%)
SellerHidden text (Hidden text)
LocationBaltimore, MD, 21215
Date
ended 10 years ago
sold for $192
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #489245

Tech Specs
Body StyleHATCHBAC
ColorRED
Transmission4 SPEED AUTOMATIC W/ELECTRIC OVERDRIVE
Engine1.9L 4
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 — 10 records

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 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
Vehicle Type

This field defines the type of the vehicle based on the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).

PASSENGER CAR
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)
Additional Error Text

This field is to store the additional description of the error text.

Unused position(s): 4,5,6,7,11;
Error Code

Error Code is a numerical code that determines the nature of the error from VIN decode, and why it occurred.

3,14
Possible Values

A list of possible characters that can be used to replace the erratic characters in the VIN.

(11:B)
Suggested VIN
A suggested VIN is provided when there are errors in the VIN decode.
WBACG832XWBC84478
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Frequently asked questions
Lien status may indicate that a financial claim, such as a loan, is still pending on the 1998 BMW vehicle, which must be cleared before ownership is transferred, if such information is available.
Yes, the choice of vehicle color can impact the depreciation rate, with neutral colors typically being easier to sell and potentially holding their value better than more unconventional colors.
A VIN decoder can uncover discrepancies such as mismatches in reported and actual vehicle specifications, including year, model, and equipment, which can indicate potential fraud or errors in listings.
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.
Accident reports might detail the occurrence, damage severity, and repairs, offering insights into the operational history of the 1998 BMW, if such data is documented.
You can find your vehicle's VIN on the dashboard on the driver's side, visible through the windshield, and on your vehicle's registration documents.
Yes, a VIN decoder can provide detailed specifications for a used 1998 BMW 3 SERIES, including its assembly line specifications like engine details and optional equipment.
Significant damage from flood, fire, or hail may severely affect a 1998 BMW vehicle's structure and mechanics, potentially resulting in a salvage title, depending on the extent of damage reported.
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