1997 BMW 5 Series

VIN WBADE532XVBV91301

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1997 BMW 5 Series

VIN WBADE532XVBV91301

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NHTSA build data for WBADE532XVBV91301
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
1997
Made by
BMW AG

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The 1997 BMW 5 Series has 3 recall campaigns as of September 2026.

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  • STEERING
    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.
    NHTSA campaign 19E058000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.
    NHTSA campaign 06E023000
  • SUSPENSION
    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.
    NHTSA campaign 04V183000

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Model-level data for the 1997 BMW 5 Series from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 3, 2026.

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Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2027 18 $80,238 100%
2026 10 $50,858 63% 18,480 mi
2023 11 $36,996 46% 38,574 mi

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