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Check by VIN: WBADM61060GN02586BMW 5 Series 1998

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 25.09.2026

Cars / BMW / 5 SeriesFree report · 09.10.2026
BMW 5 Series, photos from the listing
BMW · 5 SERIES · E39 · 1998
BMW 5 Series
1998

2,8 LPG / petrol · Rear-wheel drive · Automatic

Listing activeKyiv
Asking price5 800 $+1 800 $ to the market median
Mileage460 000 kmin the listing · 07.2026
History in Ukraine4 owners3 operations · since 08.2023
Needs attention3
Mileage460 000 kmabove the same-age median (365 500 km) · +26% Owners4 owners in UkraineRe-registrations at short intervals Recalls2 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 PriceAbove market+1 800 $ 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

460 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+26% to the median 365 500 km), +10% 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, re-registrations at short intervals. 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

2 campaigns for BMW 5 Series 1998. By model and model 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 →
04 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Price above market range

Listing 5 800 $ with a range of 3 500–4 800 $. Listings of the same model and year.

What it means
Price is higher than comparable cars unless condition or trim explains the difference.

Unknown: Condition and trim of cars in the sample.

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

21 photos listing
Shown 5 of 21.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 1998

Sold to a new owner

KA2848KT · Kyiv Oblast · private person · grey

Sold to a new owner

KA2848KT · Kyiv · private person · grey

Listing (active)

Sold to a new owner

private person · grey

Today

price 5 800 $ · 460 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

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

to 03.08.2023 · period and data unknown

02
Private person

03.08.2023 → 16.07.2025 · 1 y 11 mo

Kyiv Oblast

03
Private person

16.07.2025 → 27.08.2026 · 1 y 1 mo

Kyiv

04
Private person Current

27.08.2026 → now · 1 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 · 3

DateOperation
27.08.2026Sold to a new owner
16.07.2025Sold to a new owner
03.08.2023Sold to a new owner
Frequent re-registrations at short intervals.
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 is higher than usual for similar cars: pricier than 94% of listings.

Above market
Asking price5 800 $this car
Median of similar listings4 000 $the same model, close years
Difference from median+1 800 $pricier than the market median · +45%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 94 are cheaper than this car, 6 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

+19%1995
−18%1996
−3%1997
this car's year1998
+7%1999
+20%2000
+35%2001

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −3% · year newer — +7%.

06Mileage

What the mileage says

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

Mileage460 000 kmin the listing
For age+26%to the same-age median (365 500 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
460 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 94 500 km more · +26%
365 500 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 28 years
this car has 40 000 km more · +10%
420 000 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 280 $≈ 4 800 ₴/mo
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change · premium class
37%21 400 ₴≈ $477
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2,8 l · premium brand
36%20 800 ₴≈ $464
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 28 y)
11%6 300 ₴≈ $140
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
9%5 400 ₴≈ $120
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
6%3 600 ₴≈ $80
57 500 ₴≈ $1,282total per year · ≈ 4 800 ₴/mo (≈ $107/mo) 91% cash9% depreciation
52 100 ₴≈ $1,162cash costs · ≈ 4 300 ₴/mo (≈ $96/mo)everything except depreciation
5 400 ₴≈ $120depreciation · ≈ 400 ₴/mo (≈ $8.92/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 4 000 $ · rate 44,85 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 4 000 $ — 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

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Status
As of09.10.2026check date
PlateKA2848KTVIN WBADM61060GN02586
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · BMW 5 Series 1998

WBADM61060GN02586
RegionEurope1st character: W
CountryGermanyWMI WBA · BMW
Model year—not encoded in the VIN
PlantG11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3WBA · WMImanufacturer and countryGermany · BMW
  2. 4–8DM610 · VDSbody, engine, trim5 Series
  3. 96 · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 100 · not a yearyear is not encoded
  5. 11G · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17N02586 · 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 year2 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

MakeBMW
Model5 Series
GenerationE39
Production year1998 · 28 years
Engine2,8 l · LPG / petrol
DriveRWD
GearboxAutomatic
BodySedan
ColourGrey
12Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

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

2 campaigns for BMW 5 Series 1998

by model and year
SteeringExterior lighting
Steering№ 19E058000check VIN
Campaign description

STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

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.

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
Campaign description

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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."

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.

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

What the report is based on

As of 09.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine3 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 08.07.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 09.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available
14Conclusion

Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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BMW 5 Series 1998 VIN check

This page is a short report on the BMW 5 Series 1998: VIN WBADM61060GN02586, production year 1998, mileage 460k km, lpg / petrol engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $5,800. 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. LPG is indicated — the legality of the installation and the registered conversion matter.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $2,955 to $5,090 with a median of $4,000, and this offer is above the market: 45% over the median. This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history.

Insight: The price is well above the market — only trim and condition can justify such a gap.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 4, transfers — 2, plate changes — 0, years in the registry — under a year. The latest recorded operation: Sold to a new owner on 03.08.2023. 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. The car appeared in Ukraine recently — the history is short, its origin matters.