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Check by VIN: WBADD11000BN29184BMW 5 Series 1997

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 / 5 SeriesFree report · 07.10.2026
BMW · 5 SERIES · E39 · 1997

BMW 5 Series
1997

2.0 petrol · RWD · Ручна / Manual

Listing activeZaporizhzhiaEurope
BMW 5 Series, photos from the listing
Asking price
4 300 $
+400 $ to the market median
Mileage
300 000 km
1 readings in the history
History in Ukraine
8 owners
8 operations · since 12.2022
Needs attention3
Mileage300 000 kmbelow the same-age median (350 000 km) · −14% Owners8 owners in UkraineMore than three owners — the car was often resold Recalls3 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues2
Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: Germany · BMW AG
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceIn the market+400 $ to the market median
02 / LEVELCAR REPORT

First — what affects the decision

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

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Odometer «круглий»

300 000 km — typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (−14% to медіани 350 000 km), на 31% below the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Odometer is «round» — the reading may have been set manually. Listing, mileage records.

What it means
A round value is often set manually; without documents the mileage is unconfirmed.

Unknown: Whether the service history confirms the mileage.

Grounds in the section below →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Frequent owner changes

8 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 →
03 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

3 campaigns for BMW 5 Series 1997. By model and year, not by VIN.

What it means
Some campaigns may have been completed or may not apply to this car's version or trim.

Unknown: Applicability to the VIN and completion status.

Grounds in the section below →
03 / LEVELCAR REPORT

How the car looks now

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

Current look

6 photos listing
Shown 5 of 6.
04 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Year 1997

Sold to a new owner

AP3034KA · Zaporizhzhia Oblast · private person · BLACK

Sold to a new owner

KP1995AC · Zaporizhzhia Oblast · private person · BLACK

Authorized user added (proxy)

KP1995AC · Zaporizhzhia Oblast · private person · BLACK

Gifted to a new owner

AP3280KH · Zaporizhzhia Oblast · private person · BLACK

Sold to a new owner

KP9035AB · Zaporizhzhia Oblast · private person · BLACK

Sold to a new owner

AP3981KH · Dnipropetrovsk Oblast · private person · BLACK

Sold to a new owner

AP3981KH · Zaporizhzhia Oblast · private person · BLACK

Sold to a new owner

private person · BLACK

Listing (active)

Today

price $4 300 · 300 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

8owners in Ukraine
8registration operations
5plates in records · 4 changes
01
Previous owner data unknown

to 28.12.2022 · period and data unknown

02
Private person

28.12.2022 → 15.04.2025 · 2 y 3 mo

Zaporizhzhia Oblast

03
Private person

15.04.2025 → 17.06.2025 · 2 mo

Zaporizhzhia Oblast

04
Private person

17.06.2025 → 02.07.2025

Zaporizhzhia Oblast

05
Private person

02.07.2025 → 20.09.2025 · 2 mo

Zaporizhzhia Oblast

06
Private person

20.09.2025 → 25.03.2026 · 6 mo

Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

07
Private person

25.03.2026 → 14.07.2026 · 3 mo

Zaporizhzhia Oblast

08
Private person Current

14.07.2026 → now · 2 mo

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 · 8

DateOperation
14.07.2026Sold to a new owner
25.03.2026Sold to a new owner
20.09.2025Sold to a new owner
02.07.2025Sold to a new owner
17.06.2025Gifted to a new owner
15.04.2025Sold to a new owner
15.04.2025Authorized user added (proxy)
28.12.2022Sold to a new owner
No frequent owner changes or companies among owners in Ukraine.
05 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Market price

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 upper bound: pricier than 70% of listings.

In the market
Asking price4 300 $this car
Median of similar listings3 900 $the same model, close years
Difference from median+400 $pricier than the market median · +10,3%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 70 are cheaper than this car, 30 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−2%1994
+45%1995
≈ the same1996
this car's year1997
+21%1998
+30%1999
+45%2000

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — 0% · year newer — +21%.

06 / LEVELCAR REPORT

What the mileage says

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

Mileage300 000 kmin the listing
For age−14%to the same-age median (350 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

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Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
300 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 50 000 km less · −14%
350 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 29 years
this car has 135 000 km less · −31%
435 000 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
08 / LEVELCAR REPORT

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 178 $≈ 4 414 ₴/mo
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change · premium class
40%21 400 ₴≈ $476
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2 l · premium brand
30%16 000 ₴≈ $356
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 29 y)
13%6 764 ₴≈ $150
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
11%5 798 ₴≈ $129
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
6%3 000 ₴≈ $67
52 962 ₴≈ $1,178total per year · ≈ 4 414 ₴/mo (≈ $98/mo) 89% cash11% depreciation
47 164 ₴≈ $1,049cash costs · ≈ 3 930 ₴/mo (≈ $87/mo)everything except depreciation
5 798 ₴≈ $129depreciation · ≈ 483 ₴/mo (≈ $11/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: asking price 4 300 $ · rate 44,95 ₴/$

09 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Value over time

Five years back and ahead from asking price 4 300 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast
10 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Wanted

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

Check by VIN and plate

Status
As of07.10.2026check date
PlateAP3981KHVIN WBADD11000BN29184
11 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · BMW 5 Series 1997

WBADD11000BN29184
RegionEurope1st character: W
CountryGermanyWMI WBA · BMW
Model year—not encoded in the VIN
PlantB11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3WBA · WMImanufacturer and countryGermany · BMW
  2. 4–8DD110 · VDSbody, engine, trim5 Series
  3. 90 · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 100 · not a yearyear is not encoded
  5. 11B · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17N29184 · 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
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year3 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

Make / model / generationBMW / 5 Series / E39
Year / age1997 / 29 years
Engine2.0 l · petrol
Power / driveRWD
Gearbox / body / colourРучна / Manual / SEDAN / Black
12 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Recall campaigns

Manufacturer service campaigns for the model and year — not by VIN.

3 campaigns for BMW 5 Series 1997

by model and year
SteeringExterior lightingSuspension
Steering№ 19E058000check VIN
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Campaign description

ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Lemförder Steering Center Rods sold as aftermarket parts for 1996-2004 BMW 5-Series (E39) vehicles. The steering center rods may have an insufficient ball pin pull force that may allow the rods to detach from the steering knuckle.

Fix: ZF has notified the parts distributors, instructing them to inform the end customer. ZF will reimburse them for the affected parts. The recall began August 28, 2019.

Exterior lighting№ 06E023000check VIN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Campaign description

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Fix: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

Suspension№ 04V183000check VIN
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Campaign description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO LONG EXPOSURES TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE OF THE FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATE COULD BE AFFECTED. IN SOME CASES, THE STRUT PLATE COULD BEGIN TO CRACK, AND EVENTUALLY IT COULD BREAK. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE PLATE COULD CONTACT THE TIRE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATES. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

A dealer confirms by VIN whether the campaign applies to this car (version, trim) and whether it was completed.
13 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Data completeness

What the report is based on — as of 07.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine8 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 10.08.2026data available
  • Events with scene photosnot found
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 07.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available

Mileage readings only 1 — rollback check is limited.

«No accidents» — the seller's claim, no independent confirmation.

14 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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BMW 5 Series 1997 VIN check

This page is a short report on the BMW 5 Series 1997: VIN WBADD11000BN29184, model year 1997, mileage 300k km, petrol engine, ручна / manual gearbox and an asking price of $4,300. 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 — budget for maintenance and inspect the body and anti-corrosion treatment carefully. High mileage — check the service history and the condition of the engine and gearbox.

Market position

Based on current data, 24 similar offers were found for the BMW 5 Series 1997 (same model and year). Market prices range from $2,000 to $11,200 with a median of $3,500, and this offer is about 8% above the market estimate (this car's estimate ≈ $3,969). This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history and possible bargaining.

Insight: The price is above the market estimate — there are arguments for a discount. Wide price spread — the final value depends heavily on trim, condition and mileage.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 7, transfers — 6, plate changes — 4, years in the registry — 4. The latest recorded operation: Sold to a new owner on 2026-03-25. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: Many owners (7) — find out the reasons for the frequent resales. The plate was changed 4 time(s) — check that this does not hide separate episodes of the history.