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Check by VIN: WBAVW11080A276541BMW 3 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 01.10.2026

Cars / BMW / 3 Series Free report · 09.10.2026
BMW 3 Series, photos from the listing
BMW · 3 SERIES · E91 (FL) · 2008
BMW 3 Series
2008

diesel · Rear-wheel drive · Manual

Listing activeIvano-Frankivsk
Asking price6 700 $−1 299 $ to the market median
Mileage223 000 kmin the listing · 09.2026
Needs attention2
Mileage223 000 kmbelow the same-age median (300 000 km) · −26% Recalls3 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues1
VINValidDecodes as: Germany · BMW AG
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceBelow market−1 299 $ to the market median
02Main risks

First — what affects the decision

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

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage lower than typical

223 000 km — lower than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (−26% to the median 300 000 km), −17% to the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Listing, mileage records.

What it means
An advantage if documents confirm the mileage; without them the stated value is unverified.

Unknown: Whether the service history confirms the mileage.

Grounds in the section below →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

3 campaigns for BMW 3 Series 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 →
03Listing photo

How the car looks now

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

Current look

22 photos listing
Shown 5 of 22.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2008

Listing (active)

Today

price 6 700 $ · 223 000 km · listing active

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 84% of listings.

Below market
Asking price6 700 $this car
Median of similar listings7 999 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−1 299 $cheaper than the market median · −16,2%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 16 are cheaper than this car, 84 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−13%2005
−9%2006
−9%2007
this car's year2008
+17%2009
+10%2010
+24%2011

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −9% · year newer — +17%.

Model market: 3 Series →

06Mileage

What the mileage says

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

Mileage223 000 kmin the listing
For age−26%to the same-age median (300 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
223 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 77 000 km less · −26%
300 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 18 years
this car has 47 000 km less · −17%
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
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 130 $≈ 8 000 ₴/mo
Depreciation12% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
45%43 100 ₴≈ $961
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change · premium class
22%21 400 ₴≈ $477
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine typical displacement · premium brand
17%16 000 ₴≈ $357
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 18 y)
13%12 600 ₴≈ $281
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
3%2 600 ₴≈ $58
95 600 ₴≈ $2,131total per year · ≈ 8 000 ₴/mo (≈ $178/mo) 55% cash45% depreciation
52 600 ₴≈ $1,173cash costs · ≈ 4 400 ₴/mo (≈ $98/mo)everything except depreciation
43 100 ₴≈ $961depreciation · ≈ 3 600 ₴/mo (≈ $80/mo)12% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 7 999 $ · rate 44,85 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 8 000 $ — 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
VINWBAVW11080A276541
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · BMW 3 Series 2008

WBAVW11080A276541
RegionEurope1st character: W
CountryGermanyWMI WBA · BMW
Model year—not encoded in the VIN
PlantA11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3WBA · WMImanufacturer and countryGermany · BMW
  2. 4–8VW110 · VDSbody, engine, trim3 Series
  3. 98 · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 100 · not a yearyear is not encoded
  5. 11A · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17276541 · 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
GenerationE91 (FL)
Production year2008 · 18 years
Enginediesel
DriveRWD
GearboxManual
ColourGrey
12Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

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

3 campaigns for BMW 3 Series 2008

by model and year
Engine and cooling · 2Airbags
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.

Airbags№ 09V257000check VIN
Campaign description

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

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.

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.

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.

  • Listingfirst recorded 12.08.2026data 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 2008 VIN check

This page is a short report on the BMW 3 Series 2008: VIN WBAVW11080A276541, production year 2008, mileage 223k km, diesel engine, manual gearbox and an asking price of $6,700. 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. Diesel — the condition of the fuel system and the DPF matters.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $6,020 to $9,000 with a median of $7,999, and this offer is below the market: 16% 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 below most similar listings — condition, trim or history usually explain the gap.

History & registrations

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

Insight: One registration history with no re-registrations logged. History before import may be incomplete.