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WBAEV71040KS57766BMW

0of 100
Low Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls
Clear
No open recalls
Safety Grade
B-
80/100 composite
Complaints
None
Clean record
Vehicle Age
1 yr
Made in GERMANY
BUYPurchase Verdict

BMW was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.

Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

BMW

BMW was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.

Critical Alerts

Title Brand Check

Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle

Vehicle Specifications

Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database

Make
BMW
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Manufacturer
BMW AG
Assembly
MUNICH, GERMANY

Assembly Plant Quality

Plant: MUNICH, GERMANY

CQuality55/100
Standard📍 MUNICH, GERMANY

No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.

Safety

Safety Intelligence

Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data

Overall Safety Grade
B-
Score: 80/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety30/30
Complaint History30/30
Recall Risk Score
0/100Clear

✓ No high-risk recall components found

Modern Safety Index
0/100
Basic
0 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Recalls

NHTSA Safety Recalls

CLEAR
0found
✓
No Recall Campaigns Found
NHTSA has no active or historical recalls for this BMW.
Complaints
Details & Analysis
Financial

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation

$31,344
~$522/mo over 5 yrs
$2.6/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$4,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$1,500
Depreciation
$8,344

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $31,344 (~$522/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the BMW — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.

Recall Probability Forecast

Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals

5%
18-month
10%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 10%

5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

History & Auctions

Auction History

Public sale records from Copart, IAAI, and auction aggregators

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Insurance Cost Estimate

Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings

Full Coverage
$1,270–$1,620/yr
~$106–$135/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle
▼ 26-year-old vehicle: −28% (lower ACV reduces comprehensive/collision cost)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty History

Federal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations

BMW has been fined $3M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2014: Failure to submit required Early Warning Reports to NHTSA.

2014$3MFailure to submit required Early Warning Reports to NHTSA

State-Specific Legal Protections

What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state

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Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VINWBAEV71040KS57766
MakeBMW
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR

Body & Configuration

Fuel TypeGasoline

Manufacturer

ManufacturerBMW AG
Assembly CityMUNICH
Assembly CountryGERMANY

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)WBA
Check Digit (Char 9)4
Model Year Code (Char 10)0
Plant Code (Char 11)K
Sequence (Chars 12–17)S57766

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count0
NHTSA Complaint Count0

VIN Structure Decode

ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number

W
1
B
2
A
3
E
4
V
5
7
6
1
7
0
8
4
9
0
10
K
11
S
12
5
13
7
14
7
15
6
16
6
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
W
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
B
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
A
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
EV710
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
4
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
0
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
K
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
S57766
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
Germany
From VIN position 1 (W)
Model Year Character
"0" → Unknown
Unambiguous model year
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✗ Invalid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 6/10/2026, 5:14:11 AM.