Check by plate number · free

Check by plate number: AB0199EPBMW 3 Series 2012

What the plate number tells us: registration history, owners and transfers, plate region and series, plate changes, wanted check.

Market data updated 26.09.2026

Cars / BMW / 3 SeriesFree report · 08.10.2026
BMW 3 Series, photos from the listing
BMW · 3 SERIES · E91 (FL) · 2012
BMW 3 Series
2012

2,0 diesel · Rear-wheel drive · Manual

Listing activeZhytomyr
Asking price8 800 $−200 $ to the market median
Mileage293 000 kmin the listing · 08.2026
History in Ukraine2 owners2 operations · since 12.2021
Key facts

No issues4
Mileage293 000 kmabove the same-age median (258 000 km) · +14% Owners2 owners in UkraineNo frequent resales Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidMatches the VIN standard
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceWithin the market−200 $ to the market median
02Listing photo

How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

19 photos listing
Shown 5 of 19.
03History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2012

Imported from abroad and registered

AB0199EP · Vinnytsia Oblast · private person · black

Sold to a new owner

AM2689HO · Zhytomyr Oblast · private person · black

Listing (active)

Today

price 8 800 $ · 293 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

2owners in Ukraine
2registration operations
2plates in records · 1 change
01
Private person

18.12.2021 → 27.10.2023 · 1 y 10 mo

Vinnytsia Oblast

02
Private person Current

27.10.2023 → now · 2 y 11 mo

Zhytomyr Oblast

Registration operations · 2

DateOperation
27.10.2023Sold to a new owner
18.12.2021Imported from abroad and registered
Owners in Ukraine are private individuals only, with no frequent re-registrations.
04Market price

Where this price sits among similar cars

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

Price within the usual range for similar cars, closer to the lower bound: cheaper than 76% of listings.

Within the market
Asking price8 800 $this car
Median of similar listings9 000 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−200 $cheaper than the market median · −2,2%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 24 are cheaper than this car, 76 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−29%2009
−38%2010
−25%2011
this car's year2012
+4%2013
+8%2014
+18%2015

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −25% · year newer — +4%.

05Mileage

What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage293 000 kmin the listing
For age+14%to the same-age median (258 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
293 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 35 000 km more · +14%
258 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 14 years
this car has 83 000 km more · +40%
210 000 km
this cardifference with the car

What will confirm the mileage

  1. 1Service records with date, mileage and VINshow how the mileage grew between services
  2. 2Service invoices with odometer readingsindependent dated points, not dependent on the listing
  3. 3Mileage readings from electronic units (workshop diagnostics)control units store their own mileage value
07Cost of ownership

What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year2 500 $≈ 9 400 ₴/mo
Depreciation14,3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
51%57 700 ₴≈ $1,286
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change · premium class
19%21 400 ₴≈ $477
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2 l · premium brand
14%16 000 ₴≈ $357
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 14 y)
13%14 100 ₴≈ $314
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
3%3 000 ₴≈ $67
112 300 ₴≈ $2,503total per year · ≈ 9 400 ₴/mo (≈ $210/mo) 49% cash51% depreciation
54 500 ₴≈ $1,215cash costs · ≈ 4 500 ₴/mo (≈ $100/mo)everything except depreciation
57 700 ₴≈ $1,286depreciation · ≈ 4 800 ₴/mo (≈ $107/mo)14,3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 9 000 $ · rate 44,86 ₴/$

08Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 9 000 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast% — difference from the value now
09Wanted

Wanted status

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

Check by VIN and plate

Status
As of08.10.2026check date
PlateAM2689HOVIN WBAUY51050F225952
10Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format (the check digit is not used outside the Americas)Matches the VIN standardValid

Specs and equipment

MakeBMW
Model3 Series
GenerationE91 (FL)
Production year2012 · 14 years
Engine2,0 l · diesel
DriveRWD
GearboxManual
BodyEstate
ColourBlack
11Data completeness

What the report is based on

As of 08.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine2 operationsdata available
  • Listingpublished 04.08.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 08.10.2026checked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available
12Conclusion

Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

Photos

Plate region and series

PlateAB0199EP
Plate regionVinnytsia oblast
SeriesAB

Open the full report on this car

Registration history, owners, market analytics and available checks for this car. What is included depends on the car.

One-off car report
Registration history, owners, market analytics and available checks — for one specific car. No sign-up. What is included depends on the car.
199 UAH 49 UAH≈ $1.09−75%
Check a car
Plan Start
For those choosing a car right now: a monthly limit of checks, saved cars and full history in your account.
299 UAH/mo≈ $6.66/mo
See plans
A one-off report needs no sign-up. A plan can be cancelled at any time.
Checked cars

Other checked cars

reports on similar cars already checked on LevelCar

This model was also checked

BMW 3 Series 2012 — open any report for free

What else you can get for this money

other models in the same price range · $7,500 – $10,100

Summary

Plate AB0199EP check

This page is a short report on the car with plate AB0199EP — BMW 3 Series 2012, VIN WBAUY51050F225952, mileage 293k km, diesel engine, manual gearbox and an asking price of $8,800. A plate check helps to quickly identify the car, see its market position and registration history before buying.

Insight: The car is over 10 years old — the condition of key units and rust affect price and risk the most. High mileage — service history and the condition of the engine and gearbox are decisive. Diesel — the condition of the fuel system and the DPF matters.

Market position

Based on current data, similar offers are available for the BMW 3 Series 2012 (same model, year ±2). Market prices range from $8,099 to $11,080 with a median of $9,000, and this offer is within the market: 2% under the median.

Insight: The price is in line with the market — a balanced offer.

History & registrations

The report includes registration data: owners — 2, transfers — 1, plate changes — 1, years in the registry — 3. The latest recorded operation: Imported from abroad and registered on 18.12.2021. This data helps to understand the car’s legal history before buying.

Insight: A moderate number of owners (2) — typical for the car’s age. The plate was changed 1 time — such changes can split the history into separate episodes.