VIN WBAVW11010A281838 — BMW 318 2008: auction and damage history

Vehicle history for VIN WBAVW11010A281838

BMW 318 2008's history is anchored on VIN WBAVW11010A281838. Compare sale dates and mileage with the listing you're currently viewing.

Key metrics for VIN WBAVW11010A281838: earliest known event — May 18, 2022; 2 events in the timeline; no auction records in the database yet; no separate damage reports in the projection (this isn't a guarantee of perfect condition); 1 photo in the gallery.

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) WBAVW11010A281838 is a 17-character vehicle identifier. It splits into three blocks without "inventing" a model decode: WMI (positions 1–3) — WBA; VDS (4–9) — VW1101; VIS (10–17) — 0A281838. 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: body type — УНІВЕРСАЛ; fuel/engine — ДИЗЕЛЬНЕ ПАЛИВО; country of manufacture — GERMANY. 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.