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WBSCD0329VEE10803-1997-bmw-3-series-0
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1997 BMW 3 SERIESVIN: WBSCD0329VEE10803

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Historical Records
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Sales History
7 records
Sale Prices
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VIN Decoder
25 entries
Market report
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Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN WBSCD0329VEE10803
Latest reported mileage: 946 mi
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2023-01-12
a year ago
71,051 mi
Damage reported: minor to moderate damage
Damage to right rear
Damage to rear
2022-02-26
2 years ago
21,367 mi
Accident reported
Vehicle involved in a sideswipe collision with another motor vehicle
Airbag deployed
2019-08-24
5 years ago
31,831 mi
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
Titled or registered as lease vehicle

Sale Record

Sale Date
7 months ago
Latest Bid
Odometer
7943 mi
Location
ORLANDO NORTH, FL, 32801
1997 BMW M3 AUTOMATIC
sold
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year1997
TitleHidden text (Hidden text)
ODO 7836 mi (Hidden text)
DamageHidden text, Hidden text
LocationORLANDO NORTH, FL, 32801
Date
ended 7 months ago
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #730529
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Tech Specs
Body StyleSEDAN 4D
ColorSILVER
TransmissionAUTOMATIC
Engine3.2L 6
DriveRear-wheel drive
Fuel TypeGAS

Sale Record

Sale Date
a year ago
Buy Now Price
Odometer
1749 mi
Location
Orlando, FL, 32804
Year1997
ODO 2214 mi
SellerHidden text
Buy Now Price$6671
LocationOrlando, FL, 32804
Date
ended a year ago
Sale Website Typedealer auction
Notes
Hidden text
sale information provided by user #779810
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Tech Specs
Body StyleSedan
ColorGray
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine6 Cylinder
Drive4 Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline

Standard Features
All these features are based on a model in general. This specific vehicle may differ.

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.
You can scroll the table horizontally to see all columns.
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 — 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
Economic downturns can lead to decreased demand and lower resale values for vehicles, as buyers may defer purchasing vehicles or opt for less expensive alternatives.
Yes, a VIN decoder can often determine if specific safety technologies are equipped on a 1997 BMW 3 SERIES based on the trim and optional equipment codes within the VIN.
Car depreciation is the decrease in value of a vehicle over time. It's a crucial factor to consider when calculating the total cost of vehicle ownership.
Yes, by law, all new 1997 BMW vehicles are required to display a Monroney label to provide clear pricing and feature information to consumers.
The last six digits of a VIN are the vehicle's unique serial number, which identifies the specific unit among others from the same model and production line.
Advanced safety features can influence the resale value and slow the depreciation of vehicles by making them more attractive to safety-conscious buyers.
Yes, a VIN decoder can determine the manufacture year of the vehicle as it is encoded in the 10th character of the VIN.
Fire damage, if reported, is detailed with specifics on affected areas and severity, important for assessing the repair quality and safety of the 1997 BMW.
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