2017 BMW 3 Series – WBA8B9G54HNU48885
Description
This 2017 BMW 3 Series (Black) comes from a major insurance auction in the USA or Canada. All information on this page is linked to the vehicle’s VIN (WBA8B9G54HNU48885), which helps confirm where the car was listed and what condition it was in at the time of sale.
The photos shown are real auction photos of this exact vehicle. It’s worth reviewing them closely—auction listings don’t always mention every detail, and images often reveal things like scratches, dents, missing trim, or other visible issues.
Technical details
This 2017 BMW 3 Series (Black) is equipped with an engine designed to balance performance and efficiency. According to the auction listing, the vehicle had 115,883 miles at the time of sale.
Condition and reported damage
At the auction, the following damage was reported:
- Primary damage: Front End
- Secondary damage: Unknown
Insurance-auction vehicles are typically sold with some form of damage or defect, ranging from minor cosmetic issues to more serious problems. To get the clearest picture, compare the reported damage with the photos.
Additional information
Each listing on our site is connected to the vehicle’s VIN, allowing you to cross-check details such as history, ownership records, and accident/insurance information (where available). This vehicle was listed through a large insurance-auction platform in the United States, which helps ensure the information is traceable.
For the most accurate assessment, review all photos and all listed specifications before making any decisions.
Technical Specifications
| VIN Number | WBA8B9G54HNU48885 |
|---|---|
| Lot ID | 51895824 |
| Sale Date | 2024-06-05 |
| Color | Black |
| Odometer | 115883 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Primary Damage | Front End |
| Secondary Damage | Unknown |
VIN Breakdown for WBA8B9G54HNU48885
Every 17-character VIN encodes specific facts about where and when the vehicle was built. Here is what the VIN WBA8B9G54HNU48885 reveals about this 2017 BMW:
| World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) | WBA — BMW |
| Country of manufacture | Germany |
| Model year code (10th digit) | H — 2017 |
| Assembly plant code (11th digit) | N |
| Vehicle descriptor section (VDS) | 8B9G5 |
| VIN check digit (9th) | 4 |
| Production serial number | U48885 |
About This 2017 BMW 3 Series
Listed out of the auction yard in OR - Portland North, this 2017 BMW 3 Series is catalogued here under VIN WBA8B9G54HNU48885. At the time it was catalogued the odometer showed 115,883 miles, and the exterior is listed as Black. Since the record is VIN-linked, it stays consistent with title, insurance and accident databases where available.
Understanding the Reported Damage
Front-end damage usually involves the bumper, hood, radiator support, headlights and sometimes the airbags. Inspect the photos for frame or core-support deformation, which is costlier to repair than cosmetic panel damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the VIN WBA8B9G54HNU48885 salvage or auction history?
This page collects the public auction record tied to VIN WBA8B9G54HNU48885. It indicates the 2017 BMW 3 Series passed through a North American insurance or salvage auction, where the photos and reported damage shown here were recorded.
Where was this 2017 BMW 3 Series located?
The most recent auction listing placed this vehicle at OR - Portland North. Auction locations can change if a car is relisted.
Can I get a full history report for VIN WBA8B9G54HNU48885?
Yes. Enter the VIN WBA8B9G54HNU48885 into the search box at the top of the page to pull the available history, and cross-reference it with an independent provider for title and odometer records.
Are the photos of this exact car?
Yes — the images on this page are the original auction photos captured for VIN WBA8B9G54HNU48885, not stock photography.
Market analysis for this 2017 BMW 3 Series
We hold 78 comparable BMW 3 Series auction results from 2015–2019. Across those sales the average price was $7,023, ranging from $25 to $18,700.
This particular car sold for $3,900 — 44.5% below the comparable average. Prices this far below the comparable average usually reflect heavier damage, higher mileage, or missing paperwork — the photos and damage fields above are the place to check which applies here.
Its recorded odometer reading of 115,883 miles compares with an average of 57,058 miles across the comparable group — roughly 58,825 miles more.
The most frequently reported primary damage among comparable 3 Series listings is Front End (35 of the group).
Figures are calculated from CarFinderVIN's own record of auction results and refresh as new sales are added.