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1997 BMW 5 Series

Cararam archives 115 Copart and IAAI auction results for 1997 BMW 5 Series. Based on 114 recorded USD final bids, the median final bid is $413. The most common recorded damage category is front end. Median recorded odometer across 43 actual readings is 173,627 mi. Records span Jul 31, 2019 to Sep 18, 2026. Past Copart and IAAI auction results for the 1997 BMW 5 Series. See final bids, damage, title status, odometer and full photos for each 1997 BMW 5 Series lot.

Auction data

115
Archived lots
114
Recorded final bids
$413
Median final bid

114 records

$587
Average final bid

114 records

$275 – $694
Typical bid range
$25 / $2,650
Lowest / highest bid
173,627 mi
Median odometer

43 records

96%
Lots with keys
54% / 46%
Copart / IAAI
Jul 31, 2019 – Sep 18, 2026
Records from

Most common damage

  • Front end — 31%
  • Normal wear — 16%
  • Minor dents & scratches — 12%

5 Series years

BMW models

1997 BMW 5 Series 528i
$350
Sold

1997 BMW 5 Series 528i

WBADD6321VBW12464 Copart 77120955

133,315 mi · Front end · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Mar 9, 2026 Portland North, OR, US...
1997 BMW 5 Series 540i
$450
Sold

1997 BMW 5 Series 540i

WBADE6321VBW55893 Copart 74238195

219,034 mi · Front end · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Feb 26, 2026 Pittsburgh North, PA,...
1997 BMW 5 Series 528i
$325
Sold

1997 BMW 5 Series 528i

WBADD6325VBW27372 Copart 76897495

176,135 mi · Front end · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Feb 16, 2026 Long Island, NY, USA
1997 BMW 5 Series 528i
$400
Sold

1997 BMW 5 Series 528i

WBADD632XVBW27769 Copart 98481685

160,319 mi · Minor dents & scratches · Clean title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Jan 6, 2026 Glassboro East, NJ, US...
1997 BMW 5 Series 528i
$125
Sold

1997 BMW 5 Series 528i

WBADD6321VBW10407 Copart 96224945

218,942 mi · Mechanical · Clean title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Dec 23, 2025 San Jose, CA, USA
1997 BMW 5 Series 528i
$50
Sold

1997 BMW 5 Series 528i

WBADD6320VBW10771 Copart 94601125

183,093 mi · Minor dents & scratches · Clean title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Dec 4, 2025 San Jose, CA, USA
1997 BMW 5 Series 540i
$650
Sold

1997 BMW 5 Series 540i

WBADE6323VBW52378 Copart 85326675

113,640 mi · Front end · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Oct 23, 2025 York Haven, PA, USA
1997 BMW 5 Series 540i
$750
Sold

1997 BMW 5 Series 540i

WBADE6324VBW55760 Copart 82192005

139,674 mi · Rear end · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Oct 20, 2025 Martinez, CA, USA
1997 BMW 5 Series 540i
$800
Sold

1997 BMW 5 Series 540i

WBADE6329VBW53325 Copart 84729995

166,031 mi · Minor dents & scratches · Clean title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Oct 15, 2025 Jacksonville North, FL...
1997 BMW 5 Series 528i
$250
Sold

1997 BMW 5 Series 528i

WBADD6323VBW23787 Copart 70451415

199,459 mi · Front end · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Oct 8, 2025 Sun Valley, CA, USA

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Frequently asked questions

115 archived Copart and IAAI lots, with auction dates from Jul 31, 2019 to Sep 18, 2026.

Across 114 recorded USD final bids in this archive, the median is $413 and the average is $587.

The most frequently recorded category is front end, at 31% of the archived lots.

The median actual odometer reading across 43 records is 173,627 mi.

Each 1997 BMW 5 Series lot below shows its final bid — the clearest guide to current salvage and used values for that year.

Review the primary and secondary damage, title type, odometer (and whether it’s actual), keys and airbag status before bidding.