BMW M3 Market Value & Price History
The BMW M3 has a market value of $19,445 to $86,125 depending on year and condition, based on 1,025 verified auction sales across 23 model years (1986–2025). Individual examples have sold from $10,000 to $250,000, with 181 sold in the past 12 months. 319 are listed for sale.
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BMW M3 Value by Year
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Recent BMW M3 Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | 1997 | $35,750 | 59,000 mi |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 1997 | $67,200 | 8,673 mi |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 2010 | $53,750 | 39,000 mi |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1988 | $59,500 | 166,000 mi |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 2010 | $62,750 | 58,000 mi |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 1988 | $120,000 | 51,100 mi |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 2008 | $59,500 | 25,000 mi |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 1989 | $43,500 | 183,500 mi |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 2008 | $31,719 | 93,400 mi |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 1997 | $23,500 | 77,000 mi |
| Sep 19, 2026 | 1995 | $30,000 | 90,000 mi |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 1997 | $13,200 | 197,200 mi |
BMW M3: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a BMW M3 worth?
BMW M3 market values range from $19,445 to $86,125 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,000 to $250,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which BMW M3 year is best?
There is no single best BMW M3 year: it depends on your budget and what you want from the car. The BMW M3 best-year guide compares every year on its market value, how often it trades and its value against the original MSRP. Whether each year is appreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature.
How many BMW M3 sell per year?
181 BMW M3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 1025 sales in total.
Where can I buy a BMW M3?
DriveIndex lists 319 BMW M3 for sale (last checked Sep 29, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.