Listed: Jan 28, 2026

VIN WBAKE5C57BE7553422011 BMW 3 SERIESDamaged

About this vehicle: VIN WBAKE5C57BE755342 is a 2011 BMW 3 SERIES in Damaged condition with 376,489 km shown; primary damage noted as MECHANICAL. Use this auction-check page for photos and specs before you bid, buy, or ship.

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This page is the auction-check record for VIN WBAKE5C57BE755342. It contains the latest available information about this 2011 BMW 3 SERIES including photographs from the auction lot, odometer readings, damage category, listed condition, estimated value where available, and provenance details from the originating marketplace. The Vehicle Identification Number WBAKE5C57BE755342 is a unique 17-character code assigned at manufacture that encodes the country of origin, manufacturer, vehicle type, restraint system, model line, engine type, and production sequence for this specific unit.

Buyers researching VIN WBAKE5C57BE755342 typically want to confirm whether this BMW 3 SERIES has been through a salvage auction, whether it carries a clean or rebuilt title, and what the recorded mileage was at the time of sale. The details above are extracted directly from the auction feed and should be verified against official government title records and an independent mechanical inspection before purchase. At last record, the odometer showed 376,489 km. Primary damage is listed as MECHANICAL, which may affect insurability, repair cost, and resale value.

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VIN Details

VIN
WBAKE5C57BE755342
Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
Year
2011
Mileage
376,489 km
Transmission
AUTOMATIC
Color
WHITE
Fuel
GAS
Damage
MECHANICAL
Est. Value
5150

Title chains & bundle reports

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VIN: WBAKE5C57BE755342

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2011 Bmw 3 Series

This report includes specification, photos, listing timelines, and contextual notes where the auction feed provides them.

Page reflects listing data as of May 20, 2026.

Our records first captured this listing on January 28, 2026. Listing data was last refreshed on May 20, 2026.

Listing history

  1. This listing first appeared in our data on January 28, 2026.
  2. The feed was last updated on May 20, 2026.

Listing interpretation

Structured reading of the fields on this row—how severity tends to present in repairs, how this model line is discussed by owners, why auction aggregators surface vehicles like this, and buyer-facing takeaways that go beyond repeating specifications.

Damage interpretation

Relative severity: High

Language patterns align with elevated-loss categories where teardown, measuring, and safety-system verification typically dominate the evaluation.

Mechanical non-runner notes shift complexity toward drivetrain diagnosis rather than body-only planning.

Model context

Older 3-Series circles talk cooling-system refresh cadence and oil leaks at gasket transitions—heat-cycle evidence matters on auction cars.

Without a narrow body-style hint, cross-check undercar photos against the declared damage corner—auction taxonomy is terse compared with repair estimates.

Market and listing context

Insurance and wholesale channels routinely publish salvage-eligible units into aggregated feeds; appearance here signals disposition mechanics rather than retail-ready merchandising.

Older model years naturally concentrate in wholesale lanes as fleets turn over and consumer retail demand thins—depreciation curves steepen even absent crash history.

Very high odometer readings shift buyer calculus toward powertrain reserves and suspension rebuild phases independent of the headline damage string.

When damage phrases carry specifics instead of stock status words, cohort listings cluster around comparable repair economies—use hub browsing to sense how often this model-year combination repeats.

What this listing implies for a buyer

  • Treat the headline damage string as a routing label, not a repair estimate—photos and pull reports still decide feasibility.
  • Elevated-loss vocabulary implies broader mechanical and electrical discovery budgets before acquisition math closes.
  • Odometer depth shifts negotiation toward consumables and deferred maintenance even when sheet metal looks innocent.

Notes on this listing

Based on what this feed shows, there are enough open questions that an in-person look and title check matter.

VIN WBAKE5C57BE755342 shows significant damage (MECHANICAL). While repair may be feasible, costs vary widely by region and shop — an independent inspection is strongly advised before bidding. At 376,489 km, this unit's odometer is above the peer average of 157,307 km.

Fewer than 3 comparable 2011 BMW 3 SERIES units are in our database, so a price benchmark is not available for this VIN.

Listing digest · WBAKE5C57BE755342

Archive entry for WBAKE5C57BE755342: 2011 BMW 3 SERIES—key auction fields are summarized before the spec grid.

Inspection & title note

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Vehicle History

VIN WBAKE5C57BE755342 belongs to a 2011 BMW 3 SERIES. The exterior is finished in WHITE. It is equipped with a GAS engine and a AUTOMATIC transmission. This listing shows the vehicle in damaged condition with an odometer reading of 376,489 km.

Damage Assessment

The reported primary damage for this vehicle is MECHANICAL. A professional mechanical inspection is strongly recommended before purchase to accurately determine the extent of repairs required and assess overall safety. Damage severity can vary significantly and may affect the vehicle's structural integrity, safety systems, and long-term reliability.

Buying Guide for WBAKE5C57BE755342 (2011 BMW 3 SERIES)

When purchasing a 2011 BMW 3 SERIES, it is important to review the full vehicle history before making any financial commitment. Auction vehicles are sold as-is, meaning the buyer assumes all responsibility for the condition of the vehicle after purchase. Always verify the VIN WBAKE5C57BE755342 against official government databases — such as the NHTSA recall lookup and NMVTIS title records — to confirm title status, outstanding liens, odometer readings, and any reported incidents.

For Damaged vehicles, we recommend obtaining a detailed inspection report from a certified mechanic prior to bidding. This unit has recorded 376,489 km on the odometer, which should be independently verified. The listed damage category is "MECHANICAL", which may affect insurance classification, repair costs, and resale value. Understanding the true cost of ownership, including parts, labor, import duties, and registration, is essential before placing a bid or submitting an offer.

Auction Listing Context for WBAKE5C57BE755342

The record for VIN WBAKE5C57BE755342 — a 2011 BMW 3 SERIES — was sourced from autoconsultant. It first entered our system on January 28, 2026. The record was last refreshed on May 20, 2026. The source label matters because auction platforms, insurance lenders, and salvage feeds each use different condition categories. A status of damaged here reflects what the originating marketplace reported — not a current roadworthiness certificate. Photos, mileage readings, and damage notes all come from that original feed and should be compared against in-person inspection results and official title paperwork before any financial commitment.

Buyers, exporters, rebuilders, and researchers frequently check an exact VIN to confirm whether a car has appeared at auction, changed status, or been relisted. If you need to understand the full process behind our checks, see how our auction history check works.

Specs · WBAKE5C57BE755342

Identifier WBAKE5C57BE755342 ties together marketplace fields and the decoder-backed attributes in this grid.

Manufacturer
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
Year
2011
Fuel Type
GAS
Transmission
AUTOMATIC
Exterior Color
WHITE

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