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2012 BMW 5-Series 535i

WBAFR7C57CC811956

Engine

3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission

6-Speed Manual | 8-Speed Automatic

Body

SEDAN 4-DR

Drive

RWD

Fuel

—

Made in

GERMANY

Generated Jul 31, 2026 Report ID 1F20D7A8

Overall condition grade

Title records

Odometer readings

Brand records

Salvage / junk

Open recalls

Owners

Auctions

Sale listings

Key highlights

✓No odometer rollback detected
✓Single reported owner chain

Potential issues

!Salvage
!7 salvage / junk records

Identification

VIN: WBAFR7C57CC811956
Year: 2012
Make: BMW
Model: 5-Series
Trim: 535i
Manufactured In: GERMANY
Production Sequence: 811956

Powertrain

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V
Cylinders: 6
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual | 8-Speed Automatic
Drive Type: RWD
Fuel Tank: 18.50 gallon
City / Hwy: 19 - 21 miles/gallon / 29 - 31 miles/gallon

Body & Dimensions

Body Style: SEDAN 4-DR
Doors: 4
Seating Capacity: 5
GVWR: —
Curb Weight: 4090 lbs
Wheelbase: 116.90 in.
Length × Width × Height: 193.10 in. × 73.20 in. × 57.60 in.
Tires: 245/45R18

Color & Trim (factory options)

Available Exterior Colors: Alpine White | Black Sapphire Metallic | Carbon Black Metallic | Cashmere Silver Metallic | Deep Sea Blue Metallic | Dark Graphite Metallic II | Imperial Blue Metallic | Jet Black | Milano Beige Metallic | Mojave Metallic | Space Gray Metallic | Tasman Green Metallic | Titanium Silver Metallic
Interior Trim: Black Dakota Leather Interior | Black Nappa Leather Interior | Cinnamon Brown/Black Dakota Leather Interior | Everest Gray Dakota Leather Interior | Oyster/Black Dakota Leather Interior | Oyster/Black Nappa Leather Interior | Venetian Beige Dakota Leather Interior

Original Pricing

MSRP: $52,500 USD
Invoice: $48,480 USD
Destination Charge: $895 USD

Current status:Salvage

SalvageReported

JunkReported

RebuiltNot reported

FloodNot reported

Lemon / BuybackNot reported

Date	State	Odometer	Type
Jul 1, 2015	CA	26,226 mi	Current
Jun 11, 2015	CA	24,806 mi	Historical
Apr 16, 2015	CA	24,806 mi	Historical
Sep 15, 2014	CA	8 mi	Historical
Apr 14, 2012	CA	8 mi	Historical

No ownership records found

NMVTIS did not return individual owner records for this VIN. Title transfers are listed in the Title History section above.

Derived damage map

Where this vehicle was hit — reconstructed from the records

Impacted areas

Front· Severe
Left side· Minor

Damage severity

MinorModerateSevere

Estimated repair cost

$6,450–$10,100Estimated total

Possible structural / frame involvement — get a professional frame inspection before buying.

Cost breakdown

Front· Severe$3,750–$5,850
Left side· Minor$550–$850
Mechanical / drivetrain$2,200–$3,400

Estimate only. Derived from the damaged areas and severity in this report using typical US parts-and-labor rates — not a repair quote. Actual cost depends on the shop, parts, and hidden damage.

This VIN has no direct accident feed. The diagram and repair estimate below are derived from the auction damage descriptors and salvage records found in this report.

Junk and SalvageDec 6, 2016

Reporting entity: COPART, INC.

DALLAS, TX

Disposition: TO BE DETERMINED

Junk and SalvageDec 6, 2016

Reporting entity: COPART, INC.

DALLAS, TX

Disposition: SOLD

Junk and SalvageSep 17, 2015

Reporting entity: AUTOBIDMASTER LLC

PORTLAND, OR

Disposition: SOLD

Junk and SalvageAug 11, 2015

Reporting entity: COPART, INC.

FAIRFIELD, CA

Disposition: TO BE DETERMINED

Junk and SalvageAug 11, 2015

Reporting entity: COPART, INC.

FAIRFIELD, CA

Disposition: SOLD

Junk and SalvageJun 4, 2015

Reporting entity: IAA

WESTCHESTER, IL

Disposition: TO BE DETERMINED

Junk and SalvageJun 4, 2015

Reporting entity: IAA

WESTCHESTER, IL

Disposition: SOLD

Mileage consistentLast reading: 26,227 mi

Date	Mileage	Location	Source
Sep 10, 2015	26,227 mi	CA - San Bernardino	Auto Auction
Jul 20, 2015	26,226 mi	Anaheim	Auto Auction
Jun 11, 2015	24,806 mi	CA	NMVTIS
Sep 15, 2014	8 mi	CA	NMVTIS

No open recalls

No outstanding NHTSA safety recalls were found.

Date	Type	Status	Detail
—	Insurance record	Reported	—

Impound InformationNo Issues Reported

Undisclosed LienNo Issues Reported

Historical Title Lien RecordsNo Issues Reported

Not listed as stolen

This VIN was checked against theft databases and no active theft or unrecovered status was found.

1 Brand(-s) Reported

Brand	Code	Description
Clear	00	No brand exists for the vehicle.
Flood damage	01	Vehicle damaged by freshwater flood (or it is unknown whether the damage was caused by fresh water or salt water).
Fire damage	02	Vehicle damaged by fire.
Hail damage	03	Vehicle damaged by hail.
Salt water damage	04	Vehicle damaged by saltwater flood.
Vandalism	05	Vehicle damaged by vandals.
Kit	06	A Vehicle that has been built by combining a chassis with a different (non-matching VIN) frame engine and body parts. The VIN on the chassis is used as the vehicle's VIN.
Dismantled	07	The vehicle can only be sold as parts and cannot be legally driven.
Junk	08	The vehicle is incapable of safe operation for use on the roads or highways and has no resale value except as a source of parts or scrap or the vehicle's owner has irreversibly designated the vehicle as a source of parts or scrap. This vehicle shall never be titled or registered. Also known as non-repairable scrapped or destroyed.
Rebuilt	09	The vehicle previously branded salvage has passed anti-theft and safety inspections or other jurisdiction procedures to ensure the vehicle was rebuilt to required standards. Also known as prior salvage (salvaged).
Reconstructed	10	A vehicle that has been permanently altered from original construction by removing adding or substituting major components.
Salvage	11	Damage or Not Specified - Any vehicle which has been wrecked destroyed or damaged to the extent that the total estimated or actual cost of parts and labor to rebuild or reconstruct the vehicle to its pre-accident condition and for legal operation on roads or highways exceeds a jurisdiction-defined percentage of the retail value of the vehicle. The retail value of the vehicle is determined by a current edition of a nationally recognized compilation (to include automated data bases) of retail values. Salvage--Damage or Not Specified also includes any vehicle to which an insurance company acquires owner- ship pursuant to a damage settlement or any vehicle that the vehicle's owner may wish to designate as a salvage vehicle by obtaining a salvage title without regard to extent of the vehicle's damage and repairs or any vehicle for which the jurisdiction cannot distinguish the reason the vehicle was designated salvage.
Test Vehicle	12	The vehicle is built and retained by the manufacturer for testing.
Refurbished	13	Any vehicle modified by the installation of a new cab and chassis for the existing coach which has been renovated resulting in a vehicle of greater value or a vehicle with a new style.
Collision	14	Vehicle damaged by collision.
Reserved	15	Eliminated in favor of code 09. Code 15 was Prior Salvage.
Salvage Retention	16	The vehicle is branded salvage and is kept by the owner.
Prior Taxi	17	Vehicle previously registered as a taxi.
Prior Police	18	Vehicle previously registered as a police vehicle.
Original Taxi	19	Vehicle is currently registered as a taxi.
Original Police	20	Vehicle is currently registered as a police vehicle.
Remanufactured	21	Vehicle was reconstructed by the manufacturer.
Gray Market	22	Vehicle was manufactured for use outside of the United States and has been brought into the United States. Brand '22' has been replaced by brands '45' and '46' as of 6/25/01.
Warranty Return	23	Vehicle returned to the manufacturer because of a breach in the warranty.
Antique	24	The vehicle is over 50 years old.
Classic	25	The vehicle is over 20 years old and adheres to other jurisdiction-specific criteria e.g. vehicle make condition etc.
Agricultural Vehicle	26	The vehicle will primarily be operated on private roads for agricultural purposes.
Logging Vehicle	27	The vehicle will primarily be operated on private roads for logging purposes.
Street Rod	28	The vehicle has been modified to not conform with the manufacturer's specifications and the modifications adhere to jurisdiction-specific criteria.
Vehicle Contains Reissued VIN	29	The chassis VIN has been reissued i.e. the same VIN is reused.
Replica	30	A vehicle with a body built to resemble and be a reproduction of another vehicle of a given year and given manufacturer.
Totaled	31	A vehicle that is declared a total loss by a jurisdiction or an insurer that is obligated to cover the loss or that the insurer takes possession of or title to.
Owner Retained	32	A vehicle that has been declared by the insurance company to be a total loss but the owner maintains possession and ownership of the vehicle.
Bond Posted	33	The insurance company has issued a bond on the vehicle because the ownership of the vehicle cannot be proven; this allows the vehicle to be sold and titled. Note: This brand is not valid after January 17 2003.
Memorandum Copy	34	The title document is a facsimile title and not the active (original or duplicate) title document.
Parts Only	35	The vehicle may only be used for parts. This code is no longer used use '07 - Dismantled'.
Recovered Theft	36	The vehicle was previously titled as salvage due to theft. The Vehicle has been repaired and inspected (or complied with other jurisdiction procedures) and may be legally driven.
Undisclosed Lien	37	The vehicle has entered the titling jurisdiction from a jurisdiction that does not disclose lien-holder information on the title. The titling jurisdiction may issue a new title without this brand if no notice of a security interest in the vehicle is received within a jurisdiction defined timeframe. Note: This brand is not valid after January 17 2003.
Prior Owner Retained	38	A vehicle that was previously branded owner retained and was sold. The new owner's title contains this brand.
Vehicle Non-conformity Uncorrected	39	A non-safety defect reported to the jurisdiction by the vehicle manufacturer remains uncorrected.
Vehicle Non-conformity Corrected	40	A non-safety defect reported to the jurisdiction by the vehicle manufacturer has been corrected.
Vehicle Safety Defect Uncorrected	41	A safety defect reported to the jurisdiction by the vehicle manufacturer remains uncorrected.
Vehicle Safety Defect Corrected	42	A safety defect reported to the jurisdiction by the vehicle manufacturer has been corrected.
VIN replaced by a new state assigned VIN	43	A title should not be issued for the VIN. This brand can be issued for rebuilt vehicles.
Gray Market	45	Vehicle was manufactured for use outside the United States and has been brought into the United States. The vehicle is not in compliance with applicable federal standards.
Gray Market	46	Vehicle was manufactured for use outside the United States and has been brought into the United States. The vehicle is in compliance with applicable federal standards.
Manufacturer Buy	47	A vehicle that has been bought back by the manufacturer under Backjurisdiction -defined regulations or laws such as lemon laws. For example the manufacturer could be obligated to buy back the vehicle when a specified number of repair attempts fails to correct a major problem on a new vehicle or if a new vehicle has been out of service for repair for the same problem for a cumulative period of 30 days or more within one year of purchase.
Former Rental	48	Former Rental
Salvage--Stolen	49	Any vehicle the reporting jurisdiction considers salvage because an insurance company has acquired ownership pursuant to a settlement based on the theft of the vehicle.
Salvage--Reasons Other Than Damage or Stolen	50	Any vehicle the reporting jurisdiction considers salvage based on criteria such as abandonment not covered by the Salvage-- Damage or Not Specified and Salvage--Stolen brands. Note.--Percent of damage is not reported with brand code 50.
Disclosed Damage	51	The vehicle has sustained damage to the extent that the damage is required to be disclosed under the jurisdiction's damage disclosure law.
Prior Non-	52	A vehicle constructed by repairing a vehicle that has been destroyed Repairable /or declared to be non-repairable or otherwise declared to not be Repairedeligible for titling because of the extent of damage to the vehicle but has been issued a title pursuant to state law after falling within this criterion with this brand on the face of the certificate of title.
Export Only Vehicle	56	A salvage or junk vehicle determined for exportation outside of the United States and/or its territories, is not eligible for re-title/re-registration for on-road use in the United States.
Crushed	53	The frame or chassis of the vehicle has been crushed or otherwise destroyed so that it is physically impossible to use it in constructing a vehicle.
Hazardous substance	55	Hazardous Substance Contaminated Vehicle - The jurisdiction has determined that the vehicle has been contaminated by a ‘hazardous substance’ and is unsafe for use. Excluding flood damaged vehicles.<br><br>A 'hazardous substance' is any substance that could diminish the safety of the vehicle or cause injury to its occupants. The 'hazardous substance' has one or more, but is not limited to the following intrinsic 'hazardous properties':<ul><li>Explosiveness</li><li>Flammability</li><li>Ability to oxidize (accelerate a fire)</li><li>Human toxicity (acute or chronic)</li><li>Corrosiveness (to human tissue or metal)</li><li>Eco toxicity (with or without bioaccumulation)</li><li>Capacity, on contact with air or water, to develop one or more of the above properties.</li></ul>
Actual	68	The true mileage for the vehicle. The odometer has not been tampered with reached its mechanical limits or been altered.
Not Actual	69	The odometer reading is known to be other than the true mileage for the vehicle.
Not Actual	70	Odometer tampering verified - The odometer reading is known to be other that the true mileage for the vehicle due to tampering.
Exempt from Odometer Disclosure	71	The vehicle falls within criteria that allow it to change ownership without disclosure of the odometer reading.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits	72	The odometer reading is less than the true mileage of the vehicle because the odometer can not display the total number of true miles.
Odometer may be Altered	73	The titling authority has reason to believe that the odometer reading does not reflect the true mileage of the vehicle because of an alteration to the odometer.
Odometer Replaced	74	The odometer in the vehicle is not the odometer put in the vehicle when manufactured.
Reading at Time of Renewal	75	The odometer reading was recorded when the registration was renewed.
Odometer Discrepancy	76	The titling authority has reason to believe that the odometer reading does not reflect the true mileage of the vehicle because of known previous recorded values of odometer for the vehicle.
Call Title Division	77	The titling authority knows of some problem with the odometer reading that it cannot print on a title. Titling authority will discuss the problem (manual process) with authorized inquirers.
Rectify Previous Exceeds Mechanical Limits Brand	78	A state other than the brander corrected brand 72.
Pending Junk	90	Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save (CARS) program is Automobile -processing an application which if approved will render this vehicle CARS.gov incapable of operating on public streets roads and highways. The vehicle will have no value except as a source of parts or scrap shall be crushed or shredded within a specified time period (including the engine block) and shall not be exported prior to crushing or shredding. For additional information concerning the CARS program visit CARS.gov. Pursuant to the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of
Junk Automobile -	91	2009 (CARS) this vehicle is incapable of operating on public streets CARS.govroads and highways. The vehicle has no value except as a source of parts or scrap shall be crushed or shredded within a specified time period (including the engine block) and shall not be exported prior to

Anaheim

Lot SoldJul 20, 2015

Damage: Front End / Left Side

Condition: WON'T START

Odometer: 26,226 mi

Seller: Mercury Insurance

CA - San Bernardino

MSep 10, 2015

Damage: PARTIAL REPAIR

Condition: Run & Drive Verified

Odometer: 26,227 mi

NCS - Pacific Region

MFeb 20, 2017

Damage: MECHANICAL

Condition: DEFAULT

Date	Event	Price	Mileage
Feb 20, 2017	Sold by auction	$8,800	—
Feb 7, 2017	Listed at auction	—	—
Sep 10, 2015	Sold by auction	$9,100	26,227 mi
Aug 11, 2015	Listed at auction	—	26,227 mi
Jul 20, 2015	Sold by auction	$6,400	26,226 mi
Jul 11, 2015	Listed at auction	$37,409	26,226 mi

No service records found

No maintenance, inspection or emissions records were reported for this VIN.

Retail (clean)

$10,075

Retail (avg)

$7,675

Trade-in (clean)

$6,000

Original MSRP

$52,500 USD

Retail Trade-in

Valuation as of 6/5/2024 · Source: Black Book.

Personal

Not detected

Commercial

Not detected

Fleet

Not detected

Rental

Not detected

Taxi

Not detected

Police

Not detected

Government

Not detected

Title BrandE

Salvageweight 15%

Past AuctionsE

3weight 9%

Primary DamageD

MECHANICALweight 15%

Secondary DamageC

Left Sideweight 9%

Retail Value to MSRP IndexF

0.15weight 5%

Vehicle's ageD

12weight 9%

LiensA

Noneweight 9%

Odometer readingB

26227weight 9%

Lost in ValueB

0.71weight 6%

Auction listingFeb 20, 2017
NCS - Pacific Region · M · Damage: MECHANICAL
Sold by auctionFeb 20, 2017
$8,800
Listed at auctionFeb 7, 2017
Marketplace listing
Junk and Salvage recordDec 6, 2016
COPART, INC. · DALLAS, TX
Junk and Salvage recordDec 6, 2016
COPART, INC. · DALLAS, TX
Junk and Salvage recordSep 17, 2015
AUTOBIDMASTER LLC · PORTLAND, OR
Odometer readingSep 10, 2015
26,227 mi · CA - San Bernardino · Auto Auction
Auction listingSep 10, 2015
CA - San Bernardino · M · Damage: PARTIAL REPAIR
Sold by auctionSep 10, 2015
$9,100 · 26,227 mi
Junk and Salvage recordAug 11, 2015
COPART, INC. · FAIRFIELD, CA
Junk and Salvage recordAug 11, 2015
COPART, INC. · FAIRFIELD, CA
Listed at auctionAug 11, 2015
26,227 mi
Odometer readingJul 20, 2015
26,226 mi · Anaheim · Auto Auction
Auction listingJul 20, 2015
Anaheim · Lot Sold · Damage: Front End / Left Side
Sold by auctionJul 20, 2015
$6,400 · 26,226 mi
Listed at auctionJul 11, 2015
$37,409 · 26,226 mi
Current title issuedJul 1, 2015
CA · 26,226 mi
Title recordJun 11, 2015
CA · 24,806 mi
Odometer readingJun 11, 2015
24,806 mi · CA · NMVTIS
Junk and Salvage recordJun 4, 2015
IAA · WESTCHESTER, IL
Junk and Salvage recordJun 4, 2015
IAA · WESTCHESTER, IL
Title recordApr 16, 2015
CA · 24,806 mi
Title recordSep 15, 2014
CA · 8 mi
Odometer readingSep 15, 2014
8 mi · CA · NMVTIS
Title recordApr 14, 2012
CA · 8 mi

Branded title detected: Salvage.

Vehicle appears in 7 salvage / junk record(s).

Odometer readings are consistent — no rollback detected.

Overall condition grade is D — inspect carefully before purchase.

Data verified against NMVTIS and manufacturer sources.

Recommended next steps

• Have any branded-title or salvage record independently verified before purchase.
• Confirm all open recalls have been completed at a franchised dealer.
• Get a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic.
• Cross-check the asking price against the market values shown above.

2012 BMW 5-Series 535i

Vehicle Overview

Key highlights

Potential issues

Vehicle Specifications

Identification

Powertrain

Body & Dimensions

Color & Trim (factory options)

Original Pricing

Title History

Ownership History

Accident History

Derived damage map

Estimated repair cost

Damage & Salvage Records

Odometer History

Open Recalls

Insurance Records

Lien & Impound Records

Theft Records

Title Brand Information

Auction History

Sales Listings History

Service & Maintenance

Market Value

Vehicle Usage Analysis

Vehicle Risk Analysis

Vehicle Timeline

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