1988 BMW M3 Market Value & Price History
The 1988 BMW M3 has a current market value of $105,256, based on 57 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $35,000 to $165,000. 16 have sold in the past 12 months. Sold prices are up 27.3% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | $112,500 | 48,000 mi |
| Jun 19, 2026 | $83,000 | 83,000 mi |
| Jun 16, 2026 | $55,000 | 148,000 mi |
| Jun 12, 2026 | $61,000 | 207,000 mi |
| May 22, 2026 | $82,500 | 85,000 mi |
| Apr 26, 2026 | $106,010 | 44,000 mi |
| Mar 27, 2026 | $59,500 | 3,100 mi |
| Jan 11, 2026 | $99,000 | 82,555 mi |
| Jan 11, 2026 | $99,000 | 82,555 mi |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $87,333 | 82,000 mi |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $55,555 | 500 mi |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $55,000 | 166,669 mi |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $60,500 | 106,700 mi |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $163,000 | 18,000 mi |
| Jul 28, 2025 | $97,000 | 67,000 mi |
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1988 BMW M3 — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1988 BMW M3 worth?
The 1988 BMW M3 has a market value of approximately $105,256, based on 57 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $35,000 and $165,000.
How many 1988 BMW M3 sell per year?
16 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 59 sales in total.
Is the 1988 BMW M3 appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1988 BMW M3 are up 27.3% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1988 BMW M3 on DriveIndex.
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