VIN WBANE31020B948599 — BMW 523I 2005: auction and damage history

Vehicle history for VIN WBANE31020B948599

BMW 523I 2005's history is anchored on VIN WBANE31020B948599. Compare sale dates and mileage with the listing you're currently viewing.

Key metrics for VIN WBANE31020B948599: earliest known event — December 10, 2022; 15 events in the timeline; no auction records in the database yet; 2 marketplace listings (active: 2); no separate damage reports in the projection (this isn't a guarantee of perfect condition); listing locations: Ковалівка; Полтава.

Current record status: full history collection complete. We recommend cross-checking dates, prices, and photos against primary sources (auction lots and listing pages), and getting an independent inspection before buying.

What does this VIN mean?

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) WBANE31020B948599 is a 17-character vehicle identifier. It splits into three blocks without "inventing" a model decode: WMI (positions 1–3) — WBA; VDS (4–9) — NE3102; VIS (10–17) — 0B948599. VINTrack doesn't guess at a factory decoder — below is only what's confirmed by the projection data or a well-known WMI.

WMI prefix WBA corresponds to manufacturer BMW, typical region/plant: Germany (BMW AG). This matches this vehicle's identity in VINTrack (BMW).

Technical attributes available from the decode/catalog: fuel/engine — Газ пропан-бутан / Бензин, 2.49 л.; transmission — Автомат. These help you cross-check a listing against the actual vehicle before viewing it.

What to watch for before buying?

VINTrack's risk score for this VIN is 15/100. This is an internal metric based on known signals (damage, auctions, gaps, sale indicators) — not a legal conclusion or a substitute for inspection.

Flags worth checking before buying: large gap in history. Verify mileage history, absence of hidden repairs, and that the specification matches the seller's claims.