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Check by VIN: WBAAE110501992802BMW 3 Series 1988

What the VIN tells us: country and plant of manufacture, model year, factory specs and manufacturer recalls — plus registration history and the market price.

Market data updated 22.09.2026

Cars / BMW / 3 Series Free report · 10.10.2026
BMW 3 Series, photos from the listing
BMW · 3 SERIES · E30 · 1988
BMW 3 Series
1988

2,4 diesel · Rear-wheel drive · Manual

Listing activeKharkiv
Asking price2 800 $−200 $ to the market median
Mileage400 000 kmin the listing · 08.2026
History in Ukraine4 owners3 operations · since 12.2021
Needs attention2
Mileage400 000 kmabove the same-age median (278 000 km) · +44% Owners4 owners in UkraineMore than three owners — the car was often resold
No issues2
Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: Germany · BMW AG
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceWithin the market−200 $ to the market median
02Main risks

First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage higher than typical

400 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+44% to the median 278 000 km), −30% to the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Listing, mileage records, same-age market.

What it means
Wear of components and suspension above average; not a sign of a fault.

Unknown: Condition of components — statistics don't show it.

Grounds in the section below →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Frequent owner changes

4 owners in Ukraine. Registration operations.

What it means
The car may have been resold due to hidden problems or as stock.

Unknown: Reasons for resales.

Grounds in the section below →
03Listing photo

How the car looks now

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

Current look

7 photos listing
Shown 5 of 7.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 1988

Sold to a new owner

AX2705MB · Kharkiv Oblast · private person · blue

Sold to a new owner

AX2705MB · Kharkiv Oblast · private person · blue

Sold to a new owner

AX2705MB · Kharkiv Oblast · private person · blue

Listing (active)

Today

price 2 800 $ · 400 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

4owners in Ukraine
3registration operations
1plate in records
01
Previous owner data unknown

to 24.12.2021 · period and data unknown

02
Private person

24.12.2021 → 14.11.2023 · 1 y 10 mo

Kharkiv Oblast

03
Private person

14.11.2023 → 22.08.2025 · 1 y 9 mo

Kharkiv Oblast

04
Private person Current

22.08.2025 → now · 1 y 1 mo

Kharkiv Oblast

The first available operation is a transfer to a new owner, so the car already had an owner before it. No information about that owner.

Registration operations · 3

DateOperation
24.12.2021Sold to a new owner
14.11.2023Sold to a new owner
22.08.2025Sold to a new owner
Owners in Ukraine are private individuals only, with no frequent re-registrations.
05Market 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 55% of listings.

Within the market
Asking price2 800 $this car
Median of similar listings3 000 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−200 $cheaper than the market median · −6,7%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 45 are cheaper than this car, 55 — pricier.

Model market: 3 Series →

06Mileage

What the mileage says

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

Mileage400 000 kmin the listing
For age+44%to the same-age median (278 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
400 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 122 000 km more · +44%
278 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 38 years
this car has 170 000 km less · −30%
570 000 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
08Cost 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 year1 240 $≈ 4 700 ₴/mo
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change · premium class
38%21 400 ₴≈ $477
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2,4 l · premium brand
37%20 800 ₴≈ $463
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 38 y)
11%6 000 ₴≈ $134
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
7%4 000 ₴≈ $89
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
6%3 600 ₴≈ $80
55 800 ₴≈ $1,243total per year · ≈ 4 700 ₴/mo (≈ $105/mo) 93% cash7% depreciation
51 800 ₴≈ $1,154cash costs · ≈ 4 300 ₴/mo (≈ $96/mo)everything except depreciation
4 000 ₴≈ $89depreciation · ≈ 300 ₴/mo (≈ $6.68/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 3 000 $ · rate 44,85 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 3 000 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast% — difference from the value now
10Wanted

Wanted status

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

Check by VIN and plate

Status
As of10.10.2026check date
PlateAX2705MBVIN WBAAE110501992802
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · BMW 3 Series 1988

WBAAE110501992802
RegionEurope1st character: W
Brand country (WMI)GermanyWMI WBA · BMW
Model year—not encoded in the VIN
Plant111th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3WBA · WMImanufacturer and countryGermany · BMW
  2. 4–8AE110 · VDSbody, engine, trim3 Series
  3. 95 · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 100 · not a yearyear is not encoded
  5. 111 · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17992802 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format (the check digit is not used outside the Americas)Decodes as: Germany · BMW AGValid

Specs and equipment

MakeBMW
Model3 Series
GenerationE30
Production year1988 · 38 years
Engine2,4 l · diesel
DriveRWD
GearboxManual
BodySedan
ColourBlue
12Data completeness

What the report is based on

As of 10.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine3 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 12.08.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 10.10.2026checked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available
13Conclusion

Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Summary

BMW 3 Series 1988 VIN check

This page is a short report on the BMW 3 Series 1988: VIN WBAAE110501992802, production year 1988, mileage 400k km, diesel engine, manual gearbox and an asking price of $2,800. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Insight: The car is over 15 years old — running costs are higher; the key inspection points are the body and anti-corrosion treatment. 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, year ±2). Market prices range from $1,399 to $4,999 with a median of $3,000, and this offer is within the market: 7% under the median.

Insight: The price is in line with the market — a balanced offer. Wide price spread — the final value depends heavily on trim, condition and mileage.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 4, transfers — 2, plate changes — 0, years in the registry — 5. The latest recorded operation: Sold to a new owner on 22.08.2025. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: Many owners (4) — frequent resales usually have a reason. There were transfers but the plate stayed the same — the history was not broken up by plate changes.