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WBALM735X9E381600 — 2009 BMW Z4 Sdrive35I — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2009 BMW Z4 Sdrive35I

Lot #40505365 · VIN WBALM735X9E381600

🇺🇸 IAAIFresh WaterKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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2009 BMW Z4, Fresh Water, IAAI, VIN WBALM735X9E381600 · photo 1 of 11

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Auction IAAI · Lot #40505365

Final bid6 050 USD28% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 21 771 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine777 981 ₴≈ 17 418 USD

1 · Auction price6 100 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT6 243 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 155 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN WBALM735X9E381600 history

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IAAI

Nov 15, 2024

Sold

6 050 USD

North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance Group

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: BMW Z4 2009

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 22. Of these — crashes: 1, fires: 0.

Most-reported systems

Wheels
11
Engine
4
Seat Belts
2
Electrical System
2
Air Bags
1
Service Brakes
1

Official recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign: 17V683000
Electrical System
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
NHTSA campaign: 13V044000
Electrical System
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 Z4 30I AND 35I VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 10 AND MARCH 19, 2009. A DEFECTIVE CRIMP CONNECTOR IN A BELT TENSIONER WIRING PLUG MAY LEAD TO INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THAT CONNECTION.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

2009 BMW Z4 Sdrive35I

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