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1988 BMW M3 2.5L: market value and price history

1988 BMW M3 2.5L Market Value & Price History

The 1988 BMW M3 2.5L has a current market value of $65,780, based on 5 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $60,500 to $92,500. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.

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Market Value
$65,780
Median Sale
$68,000
Price Range
$60,500$92,500
Auction Sales
5
Avg Mileage
181,200

Data: DriveIndex. 5 verified auction sales for the 1988 BMW M3 2.5L, latest sale Jun 12, 2026. Methodology

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Recent 1988 BMW M3 2.5L Auction Results

SoldPriceMileage
Jun 12, 2026$61,000207,000 mi
May 22, 2025$89,500214,000 mi
Jun 30, 2024$68,000198,000 mi
Dec 18, 2022$60,500237,000 mi
Oct 8, 2022$92,50050,000 mi

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1988 BMW M3 2.5L: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 1988 BMW M3 2.5L worth?

The 1988 BMW M3 2.5L has a market value of approximately $65,780, based on 5 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $60,500 and $92,500.

How many 1988 BMW M3 2.5L sell per year?

1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 5 sales in total.

Is the 1988 BMW M3 2.5L appreciating or depreciating?

There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1988 BMW M3 2.5L. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1988 BMW M3 2.5L on DriveIndex.

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