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Check by VIN: WBAUE31060E165893BMW 1 Series 2008

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 / 1 SeriesFree report · 07.10.2026
BMW · 1 SERIES · E81 · 2008
BMW 1 Series
2008

1.6 petrol · RWD · Manual

Listing activeVinnytsiaEurope
BMW 1 Series, photos from the listing
Asking price
6 100 $
−550 $ to the market median
Mileage
230 000 km
1 readings in the history
History in Ukraine
5 owners
5 operations · since 09.2021
Needs attention2
Owners5 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 issues3
Mileage230 000 kmabove the same-age median (197 000 km) · +17% Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: Germany · BMW AG
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceIn the market−550 $ to the market median
02 / LEVELCAR REPORT

First — what affects the decision

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

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Frequent owner changes

5 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 →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

3 campaigns for BMW 1 Series, model year 2008. 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 →
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

14 photos listing
Shown 5 of 14.
04 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2008

Imported from abroad and registered

AB8788CI · Vinnytsia Oblast · private person · GREY

Sold to a new owner

AB1211HK · Vinnytsia Oblast · private person · GREY

Sold to a new owner

AB9243KH · Vinnytsia Oblast · private person · GREY

Sold to a new owner

AB9243KH · Vinnytsia Oblast · private person · GREY

Sold to a new owner

AB9243KH · Vinnytsia Oblast · private person · GREY

Listing (active)

Today

price $6 100 · 230 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

5owners in Ukraine
5registration operations
3plates in records · 2 changes
01
Private person

03.09.2021 → 31.05.2023 · 1 y 8 mo

Vinnytsia Oblast

02
Private person

31.05.2023 → 18.01.2024 · 7 mo

Vinnytsia Oblast

03
Private person

18.01.2024 → 02.07.2024 · 5 mo

Vinnytsia Oblast

04
Private person

02.07.2024 → 22.07.2025 · 1 y

Vinnytsia Oblast

05
Private person Current

22.07.2025 → now · 1 y 2 mo

Vinnytsia Oblast

Registration operations · 5

DateOperation
22.07.2025Sold to a new owner
02.07.2024Sold to a new owner
18.01.2024Sold to a new owner
31.05.2023Sold to a new owner
03.09.2021Imported from abroad and registered
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 lower bound: cheaper than 67% of listings.

In the market
Asking price6 100 $this car
Median of similar listings6 650 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−550 $cheaper than the market median · −8,3%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 33 are cheaper than this car, 67 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−16%2005
−14%2006
+2%2007
this car's year2008
+6%2009
+9%2010
+30%2011

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — +2% · year newer — +6%.

06 / LEVELCAR REPORT

What the mileage says

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

Mileage230 000 kmin the listing
For age+17%to the same-age median (197 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

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Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
230 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 33 000 km more · +17%
197 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 18 years
this car has 40 000 km less · −15%
270 000 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 215 $≈ 4 552 ₴/mo
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change · premium class
39%21 400 ₴≈ $477
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 1,6 l · premium brand
23%12 800 ₴≈ $285
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 18 y)
18%9 596 ₴≈ $214
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
15%8 225 ₴≈ $183
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
5%2 600 ₴≈ $58
54 621 ₴≈ $1,217total per year · ≈ 4 552 ₴/mo (≈ $101/mo) 85% cash15% depreciation
46 396 ₴≈ $1,034cash costs · ≈ 3 866 ₴/mo (≈ $86/mo)everything except depreciation
8 225 ₴≈ $183depreciation · ≈ 685 ₴/mo (≈ $15/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: asking price 6 100 $ · rate 44,95 ₴/$

09 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Value over time

Five years back and ahead from asking price 6 100 $ — 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
PlateAB9243KHVIN WBAUE31060E165893
11 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · BMW 1 Series 2008

WBAUE31060E165893
RegionEurope1st character: W
CountryGermanyWMI WBA · BMW
Model year—not encoded in the VIN
PlantE11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3WBA · WMImanufacturer and countryGermany · BMW
  2. 4–8UE310 · VDSbody, engine, trim1 Series
  3. 96 · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 100 · not a yearyear is not encoded
  5. 11E · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17165893 · 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 / 1 Series / E81
Year / age2008 / 18 years
Engine1.6 l · petrol
Power / driveRWD
Gearbox / body / colourManual / HATCHBACK / Grey
12 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Recall campaigns

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

3 campaigns for BMW 1 Series 2008

by model and year
Seat beltsEngine and coolingAirbags
Seat belts№ 10V254000check VIN
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Campaign description

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 1-SERIES VEHICLES. IN A CRASH OF SUFFICIENT SEVERITY, DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PRE-TENSIONER AND LOAD-LIMITER OCCURS.

Fix: VEHICLES PRODUCED UP THROUGH DECEMBER 2009 WILL RECEIVE NEW FRONT SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR UNITS AND A MODIFICATION TO THE SOUND INSULATION NEAR THE UNITS, WHILE VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN JANUARY 2010 AND MAY 2010 WILL RECEIVE A MODIFICATION TO THE SOUND INSULATION NEAR THE UNITS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

Engine and cooling№ 12E029000check VIN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Campaign description

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.

Fix: 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.

Airbags№ 09V257000check VIN
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Campaign description

BMW IS RECALLING 2,350 MY 2008 1-SERIES AND 3- SERIES PASSENGER CARS. INCORRECT CRIMP CONNECTORS MAY HAVE BEEN USED ON THE SIDE AIR BAG AND BELT TENSIONER WIRING. AS A RESULT SUFFICIENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE CRIMP CONNECTORS AND THE CORRESPONDING PLUG MAY NOT OCCUR WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THAT CONNECTION.

Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-525-7417.

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 Ukraine5 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 09.07.2026data available
  • Events with scene photosnot found
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 07.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available

Owner history is available only in Ukraine; foreign history not established.

Dated 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 1 Series 2008 VIN check

This page is a short report on the BMW 1 Series 2008: VIN WBAUE31060E165893, production year 2008, mileage 230k km, petrol engine, manual gearbox and an asking price of $6,100. 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.

Market position

Based on current data, 9 similar offers were found for the BMW 1 Series 2008 (same model and year). Market prices range from $3,700 to $7,600 with a median of $6,350, and this offer is within ±7% of the individual estimate (≈ $6,048). 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 in line with the market — a balanced offer.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 5, transfers — 4, plate changes — 2, years in the registry — 5. The latest recorded operation: Sold to a new owner on 2025-07-22. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: Many owners (5) — frequent resales usually have a reason. The plate was changed 2 time(s) — such changes can split the history into separate episodes.