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WBSCD0329VEE10395-1997-bmw-m3-0
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1997 BMW M3VIN: WBSCD0329VEE10395

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Historical Records
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Photos
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Sales History
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Sale Prices
2 records
VIN Decoder
23 entries
Market report
Price analytics

Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN WBSCD0329VEE10395
Latest reported mileage: 107 mi
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2022-09-05
2 years ago
48,948 mi
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
2022-04-08
2 years ago
12,971 mi
Duplicate title issued
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
2020-06-25
4 years ago
37,722 mi
Damage reported
Damage to front

Sale Record

Sale Date
8 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
1762 mi
Location
Martinez, CA, 94553
1997 BMW M3 AUTOMAT
sold
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year1997
TitleHidden text (Hidden text)
ODO 2049 mi (Hidden text)
DamageHidden text
SellerHidden text (Hidden text)
LocationMartinez, CA, 94553
Date
ended 8 years ago
sold for $3743
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
Notes
Hidden text
sale information provided by user #432925
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Tech Specs
Body StyleSEDAN 4D
ColorPURPLE
Transmission4 SPEED AUTOMATIC W/ELECTRIC OVERDRIVE
Engine3.1L 6
DriveRear-wheel drive
Fuel TypeGAS

Model Analytics & Market Report

We've analyzed more than 660 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 1997 BMW M3 in 1997 was $76,695.
The average price for used 1997 BMW M3 nowadays in 2024 is $22,899 which is 30% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 6,650 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 M3. 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 M3 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
1997 MSRP0 mi$76,695100%0%
19976,650 mi$91,999−$15,304−19.95%119.95%-19.95%
199813,300 mi$86,999+$5,000+5.43%113.44%-13.44%
199919,950 mi$78,998+$8,001+9.2%103%-3%
200026,600 mi$71,880+$7,118+9.01%93.72%6.28%
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Price vs Mileage

The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 1997 BMW M3. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1997 BMW M3 by mileage and number of sales.
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MileageAverage PriceSample Size
20,000 mi$40,94514 sales
40,000 mi$49,99511 sales
45,000 mi$22,50011 sales
55,000 mi$32,59040 sales
75,000 mi$37,98517 sales
90,000 mi$23,99925 sales
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VIN Decoder — 23 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.

3200.0
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.

195.27598110314
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.

3.2
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.

240
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.

Sedan/Saloon
Doors

This is a numerical field to store the number of doors on a vehicle.

4
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 M GMBH
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.

M3
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
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.

4-door sedan, hardtop
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
Other Restraint System Info

Other Restraint Info field is used to code additional information about restraint system that cannot be coded in any other restraint fields.

Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
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
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On average, a new car can depreciate by approximately 23% after the first year, reflecting the premium paid for new technology and immediate depreciation once it's considered used.
Depreciation directly affects the resale value of a 1997 BMW M3, with faster depreciating vehicles typically having lower resale values over time.
A VIN decoder can confirm the safety features originally installed in a 1997 BMW M3, such as airbags, ABS, and stability control systems.
New vehicles often depreciate quickly due to rapid advancements in technology and consumer preference for the latest features, which make older models less desirable.
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