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WBSCD0329VEE10462-1997-bmw-m3-0
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1997 BMW M3VIN: WBSCD0329VEE10462

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

Historical Records

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Available 29 historical records for VIN WBSCD0329VEE10462
Latest reported mileage: 765 mi
Below you can see some examples of what these records could look like.
2023-05-17
a year ago
82,414 mi
Odometer reading reported
2022-08-11
2 years ago
10,793 mi
Damage reported: minor to moderate damage
Damage to right rear
Damage to rear
2020-11-05
4 years ago
32,431 mi
TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
Vehicle declared a total loss by an insurance company
Collision damage reported

Sale Record

Sale Date
8 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
6729 mi
Location
Van Nuys, CA, 91406
1997 BMW M3 AUTOMAT
sold
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year1997
TitleHidden text (Hidden text)
ODO 4090 mi (Hidden text)
DamageHidden text, Hidden text
Estimated Retail Value$5071
Estimated Repair Cost$1710 (112%)
SellerHidden text (Hidden text)
LocationVan Nuys, CA, 91406
Date
ended 8 years ago
sold for $1524
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
Notes
Hidden text
sale information provided by user #606355
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Tech Specs
Body StyleSEDAN 4D
ColorWHITE
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.
Take a look at 1997 BMW M3 model page in BADVIN vehicles catalog.

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.
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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 — 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.

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
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 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
Federal highway inspection data for 1997 BMW vehicles may include inspection dates and details on safety, driver, and hazardous materials violations, if such inspections have been documented.
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 reveals the vehicle's trim level by decoding specific characters of the VIN that relate to the vehicle's series and equipment levels.
The report may include detailed records of previous repairs, including parts replaced, to give you a clear picture of the 1997 BMW vehicle's repair history, depending on the records available.
To verify that a VIN has not been tampered with, check for inconsistencies in the VIN's font, alignment, and location, and compare the VIN displayed in various parts of the vehicle with that on the official documents.
Accident history may include reports of any collisions the 1997 BMW M3 has been involved in, detailing the extent of damage and subsequent repairs, if such incidents are documented.
A VIN alone does not typically provide fuel economy details directly; however, it can identify the vehicle model and engine type, which you can cross-reference with fuel economy data from other sources.
A hazardous label, if applied, indicates significant safety risks, potentially from accidents or chemical exposure, critical for the safety evaluation of the 1997 BMW.
Title information may detail the 1997 BMW vehicle’s legal status, indicating whether it has a clean, salvage, or rebuilt title, which affects its value and insurability, if such details are recorded.
Keeping your vehicle for about three to five years can optimize its resale value, balancing depreciation with usage and maintenance costs.
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