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1997 BMW 5 Series I
VIN
WBADD5325VBV52506
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBADD5325VBV52506Trim
I
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
1997
Made by
BMW AG
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1997 BMW 5 Series has 3 recall campaigns as of September 2026.
3 recall campaigns on this model year
Check accident & title history →
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STEERINGZF 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
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 06E023000
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SUSPENSIONON 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
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1997 BMW 5 Series from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 3, 2026.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 25 | $74,457 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 12 | $37,916 | 51% | 30,570 mi |
| 2019 | 12 | $24,992 | 34% | 64,514 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
