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Check by VIN: WBAPK5C51BF123428BMW 3 Series 2011

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 21.09.2026

Cars / BMW / 3 SeriesFree report · 09.10.2026
BMW 3 Series, photos from the listing
BMW · 3 SERIES · E90 (FL) · 2011
BMW 3 Series
2011

3,0 petrol · All-wheel drive · Automatic

Listing activeKyiv
Asking price7 499 $−5 301 $ to the market median
Mileage278 000 kmin the listing · 08.2026
History in Ukraine7 owners9 operations · since 05.2023
Needs attention3
Mileage278 000 kmabove the same-age median (196 000 km) · +42% Owners7 owners in UkraineRe-registrations at short intervals 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 PriceBelow market−5 301 $ 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

278 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+42% to the median 196 000 km), +24% 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

7 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

3 campaigns for BMW 3 Series 2011. 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 →
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 2011

Sold to a new owner

BA3288HB · Odesa Oblast · private person · white

Sold to a new owner

KA7742EC · Poltava Oblast · private person · white

Sold to a new owner

KA7742EC · Luhansk Oblast · private person · white

Sold to a new owner

KA1308MO · Kyiv · private person · white

Authorised user added (power of attorney)

KA1308MO · Kyiv · private person · white

Authorised user removed

KA1308MO · Kyiv · private person · white

Sold to a new owner

AX8319PA · Kharkiv Oblast · private person · white

Plate change: AX8319PA → AX6606IE

AX6606IE · Kharkiv Oblast · private person · white

Sold to a new owner

private person · white

Listing (active)

Today

price 7 499 $ · 278 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

7owners in Ukraine
9registration operations
5plates in records · 4 changes
01
Previous owner data unknown

to 23.05.2023 · period and data unknown

02
Private person

23.05.2023 → 06.07.2023 · 1 mo

Odesa Oblast

03
Private person

06.07.2023 → 26.12.2023 · 5 mo

Poltava Oblast

04
Private person

26.12.2023 → 25.06.2024 · 5 mo

Luhansk Oblast

05
Private person

25.06.2024 → 12.12.2025 · 1 y 5 mo

Kyiv

06
Private person

12.12.2025 → 06.07.2026 · 6 mo

Kharkiv Oblast

07
Private person Current

06.07.2026 → now · 3 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 · 9

DateOperation
06.07.2026Sold to a new owner
17.12.2025Plate change: AX8319PA → AX6606IE
12.12.2025Sold to a new owner
18.10.2025Authorised user removed
23.07.2025Authorised user added (power of attorney)
25.06.2024Sold to a new owner
26.12.2023Sold to a new owner
06.07.2023Sold to a new owner
23.05.2023Sold 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 lower than usual for similar cars: cheaper than 100% of listings.

Below market
Asking price7 499 $this car
Median of similar listings12 800 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−5 301 $cheaper than the market median · −41,4%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 1 cheaper than this car, 99 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−12%2008
−8%2009
−11%2010
this car's year2011
+36%2012
+41%2013
+46%2014

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −11% · year newer — +36%.

06Mileage

What the mileage says

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

Mileage278 000 kmin the listing
For age+42%to the same-age median (196 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
278 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 82 000 km more · +42%
196 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 15 years
this car has 53 000 km more · +24%
225 000 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 year2 110 $≈ 7 900 ₴/mo
Depreciation5% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
30%28 700 ₴≈ $640
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change · premium class
23%21 400 ₴≈ $477
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 3 l · premium brand
22%20 800 ₴≈ $464
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 15 y)
21%20 100 ₴≈ $448
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
4%3 600 ₴≈ $80
94 600 ₴≈ $2,109total per year · ≈ 7 900 ₴/mo (≈ $176/mo) 70% cash30% depreciation
65 900 ₴≈ $1,469cash costs · ≈ 5 500 ₴/mo (≈ $123/mo)everything except depreciation
28 700 ₴≈ $640depreciation · ≈ 2 400 ₴/mo (≈ $54/mo)5% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 12 800 $ · rate 44,85 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 12 800 $ — 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 of09.10.2026check date
PlateAX6606IEVIN WBAPK5C51BF123428
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · BMW 3 Series 2011

WBAPK5C51BF123428
RegionEurope1st character: W
CountryGermanyWMI WBA · BMW
Model year201110th character: B
PlantF11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3WBA · WMImanufacturer and countryGermany · BMW
  2. 4–8PK5C5 · VDSbody, engine, trim3 Series
  3. 91 · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 10B · year code2011
  5. 11F · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17123428 · 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

MakeBMW
Model3 Series
GenerationE90 (FL)
Production year2011 · 15 years
Engine3,0 l · petrol
DriveAWD
GearboxAutomatic
BodySedan
ColourWhite
12Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

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

3 campaigns for BMW 3 Series 2011

by model and year
Engine and cooling · 3
Engine and cooling№ 12E029000check VIN
Campaign description

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.

Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.

Engine and cooling№ 22V119000check VIN
Campaign description

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Engine and cooling№ 23V707000check VIN
Campaign description

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series Coupe, 5 Series Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive 30i, X5 xDrive30i, and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and possibly break.

Dealers will replace the four VANOS bolts, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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 Ukraine9 operationsdata available
  • Listingpublished 19.07.2026data 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 3 Series 2011 VIN check

This page is a short report on the BMW 3 Series 2011: VIN WBAPK5C51BF123428, production year 2011, mileage 278k km, petrol engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $7,499. 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.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $11,000 to $15,300 with a median of $12,800, and this offer is below the market: 41% under 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 abnormally low — a higher risk of hidden problems.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 7, transfers — 8, plate changes — 4, years in the registry — under a year. The latest recorded operation: Sold to a new owner on 23.05.2023. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: Many owners (7) — frequent resales usually have a reason. The plate was changed 4 times — such changes can split the history into separate episodes. The car appeared in Ukraine recently — the history is short, its origin matters.