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Car check by plate AB 4900 IHBMW 5 Series 1998

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Market data updated 15.10.2026

Cars / BMW / 5 Series Free report · 17.10.2026
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BMW · 5 Series · E39 · 1998
BMW 5 Series 1998

2,0 LPG / petrol · 143 hp · Rear-wheel drive · Manual · Black · Estate

Listing 08.07.2026 · Vinnytsia

VINWBADR11040GT00513
PlateAB4900IH
Last price
3 650 $
Last mileage
••• ••• km
Owners in Ukraine
4
BMW 5 Series, photos from the listing
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Owners and registrations

Owners
4
in Ukraine
Operations
5
registration
Plates
1
no changes
01
Owner

13.11.2021 → 11.05.2024 · 2 y 5 mo

Vinnytsia Oblast

02
Owner

11.05.2024 → 25.11.2024 · 6 mo

Vinnytsia Oblast

03
Owner

25.11.2024 → 08.08.2026 · 1 y 8 mo

Vinnytsia Oblast

04
OwnerCurrent

08.08.2026 → now · 2 mo

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Events by date

1998
Production year 1998
13.11.2021
Imported from abroad and registered
AB4900IH · Vinnytsia Oblast · black
11.05.2024
Sold to a new owner
AB4900IH · Vinnytsia Oblast · black
11.05.2024
Authorised user added (power of attorney)
AB4900IH · Vinnytsia Oblast · black
25.11.2024
Sold to a new owner
AB4900IH · Vinnytsia Oblast · black
08.07.2026
Listing
price: • ••• $ · mileage: ••• ••• km · Vinnytsia
08.08.2026
Sold to a new owner
black
08.07.2026
Latest listing data
price: • ••• $ · mileage: ••• ••• km
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Checks by VIN and plate

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Accidents in Ukraine

Search by all plates1 plate
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Photos from accident scenes
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Wanted

VINWBADR11040GT00513
In the full report
Licence plateAB4900IH
In the full report
VehicleBMW 5 Series 1998
In the full report
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Car history

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What the mileage says

Mileage
••• ••• km
For age
•%
Confirmation
•••••
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Comparison with same-age cars

This car
••• ••• km
Same-age median
365 500 km
Benchmark 15 000 km/yr × age
420 000 km
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Photos from the latest listing

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Car and specs

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Factory specifications of the version

Power
143 hp
Torque
280 Nm
Displacement
2498 cm³
Drive
RWD
Gearbox
5-speed manual
Weight
1555 kg
Trunk
460 l

Equipment from the seller’s description

leather interiorheated seats
Engine
Power
143 hp @ 4600 rpm
Power per litre
57.2 hp/l
Torque
280 Nm @ 2200 rpm
Engine layout
front, longitudinal
Engine model/code
M51D25
Engine displacement
2498 cm³
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
82.8 mm
Compression ratio
22:1
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Pre-chamber injection
Aspiration
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine oil capacity
6.75 l
Performance
Fuel consumption, urban
11.5 l/100 km
Fuel
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
10.4 s
Top speed
211 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio
10.9 kg/hp, 92 hp/t
Torque-to-weight ratio
5.6 kg/Nm, 180.1 Nm/t
Transmission, brakes and suspension
Drivetrain architecture
The internal combustion engine drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears and transmission type
5-speed manual
Front suspension
Transverse arm
Rear suspension
Multi-link
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Driver assistance systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack (rack and pinion)
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tyre size
205/65 R15
Wheel rims size
15
Dimensions
Length
4775 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm 56.5 in.
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear track
1530 mm
Capacity and weight
Kerb weight
1555 kg
Max. gross weight
2015 kg
Max. payload
460 kg
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Fuel tank capacity
70 l
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Market and value

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Price among similar cars

Last price
3 650 $
listing 08.07.2026
Median of similar listings
4 099 $
the same model, close years
Difference from median
−449 $
cheaper than the market median · −11%

32% of listings are cheaper than this car, 68% — pricier.

How the year affects the price

1995’95≈ 4 774 $
1996’96≈ 3 400 $
1997’97≈ 3 889 $
1998’98≈ 4 400 $
1999’99≈ 4 275 $
2000’00≈ 4 800 $
2001’01≈ 5 500 $

Year older — −12% · year newer — −3%. The biggest gap — between 1995 and 1996 (−32 pp).

Model market: 5 Series →

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How the value changes over the years

2021’21+7%
2022’22+5%
2023’23+2%
2024’24+2%
2025’250%
2026’26now
2027’27
2028’28
2029’29
2030’30
2031’31
past yearsnowforecast
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What is popular in this model

F10 (FL) — 24%G30 — 19%F10 — 19%G30 (FL) — 5%G31 — 5%Other — 27%
24%most often

Generation

  • F10 (FL)24%
  • G3019%
  • F1019%
  • G30 (FL)5%
  • G315%
  • Other27%
Automatic — 91%Manual — 9%
9%this car

Gearbox

  • Automatic91%
  • Manual9%
Petrol — 53%Diesel — 37%LPG / petrol — 5%Hybrid — 5%
5%this car

Fuel

  • Petrol53%
  • Diesel37%
  • LPG / petrol5%
  • Hybrid5%
RWD — 59%AWD — 41%
59%this car

Drive

  • RWD59%
  • AWD41%
Black — 36%Grey — 30%White — 16%Blue — 12%Green — 2%Other — 3%
36%this car

Colour

  • Black36%
  • Grey30%
  • White16%
  • Blue12%
  • Green2%
  • Other3%
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What it costs to own

per year• ••• $≈ • ••• ₴/mo

•• ••• ₴ cash · • ••• ₴ depreciation

Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change · premium class
41%
•• ••• ₴
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2 l · premium brand
31%
•• ••• ₴
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 28 y)
12%
• ••• ₴
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
11%
• ••• ₴
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
6%
• ••• ₴
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Summary

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Summary

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1needs further checking

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Plate region and series

PlateAB4900IH
Plate regionVinnytsia oblast
SeriesAB

The plate is also written as AB 4900 IH, АВ4900ІН — the same plate as AB4900IH.

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Plate AB4900IH check

A short report on the car with plate AB4900IH — BMW 5 Series 1998: VIN WBADR11040GT00513, production year 1998, fuel petrol/LPG, gearbox manual. The report covers checks, registration history and owners.

Facts about this car

First registered in Ukraine on 13.11.2021. Registration records show 4 owners. The plate number has not changed. The latest registration operation was on 08.08.2026.

FAQ

Questions about AB 4900 IH

Is AB 4900 IH wanted?

The wanted check for AB 4900 IH is available in the full report.

How many owners has the BMW 5 Series 1998 had?

Registration records in Ukraine show 4 owners; dates of registrations are in the report above.

Where to find the VIN on a BMW?

The VIN is usually on a plate at the lower corner of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door pillar and on the body in the engine bay; it is also in the registration certificate.

How much is the full report on AB 4900 IH?

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