1997 BMW 5 Series I

VIN WBADE532XVBV91573

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1997 BMW 5 Series I

VIN WBADE532XVBV91573

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NHTSA build data for WBADE532XVBV91573

Trim

I

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

4

Model year

1997

Made by

BMW AG

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
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✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

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NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

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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