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1978 BMW 5 Series

Cararam archives 4 US salvage auction results for 1978 BMW 5 Series. The most common recorded damage category is normal wear. Past US salvage auction results for the 1978 BMW 5 Series. See final bids, damage, title status, odometer and full photos for each 1978 BMW 5 Series lot.

Auction data

4
Archived lots
4
Recorded final bids
$1,900
Median final bid

4 records

$2,600
Average final bid

4 records

100%
Lots with keys

Most common damage

  • Normal wear — 50%
  • Minor dents & scratches — 25%
  • Front end — 25%

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5 Series years

BMW models

1978 BMW 5 Series
Odometer
54,675 mi
Damage
Front end
Title
Clean title

Last sale $1,100

Odometer
86,387 mi
Damage
Normal wear
Title
Clean title

Last sale $5,500

Odometer
313,168 mi
Damage
Normal wear
Title
Clean title

Last sale $1,250

Odometer
79,808 mi
Damage
Minor dents & scratches
Title
Salvage title

Last sale $2,550

Odometer
79,808 mi
Damage
Burn — engine
Title
Salvage title

Last sale $1,500

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Frequently asked questions

Across 4 recorded USD final bids in this archive, the median is $1,900 and the average is $2,600.

The most frequently recorded category is normal wear, at 50% of the archived lots.

Each 1978 BMW 5 Series lot below shows its final bid — the clearest guide to current salvage and used values for that year.

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