1989 BMW M3 Market Value & Price History
The 1989 BMW M3 has a current market value of $58,037 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 47 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2016 between $53,500 and $86,500. Based on US sales through Oct 24, 2026. 5 have sold in the past 12 months, and 3 are listed for sale, asking $89,995 to $249,990. The median sale price is up 30.7% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 47 verified auction sales for the 1989 BMW M3 (43 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Oct 24, 2026. Value as of Nov 4, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Nov 3, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1989 BMW M3 Price History
The median 1989 BMW M3 sold for $75,500 in 2026, against $36,750 in 2016. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $75,500 | 5 |
| 2025 | $57,777 | 7 |
| 2022 | $81,500 | 7 |
| 2021 | $80,500 | 7 |
| 2020 | $62,250 | 4 |
| 2018 | $50,250 | 5 |
| 2016 | $36,750 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1989 BMW M3 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | $59,400 | 128,236 mi | Manual |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $43,500 | 183,500 mi | Manual |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $75,500 | 136,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 14, 2026 | $93,700 | 76,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 9, 2026 | $191,000 | 25,000 mi | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $60,000 | 125,000 mi | — |
| Jun 28, 2025 | $89,000 | 106,000 mi | — |
| Jun 21, 2025 | $57,777 | 128,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $46,000 | 109,000 mi | Manual |
| May 24, 2025 | 69,000 EUR | 87,436 mi | — |
| May 24, 2025 | 92,000 EUR | 76,657 mi | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | $21,500 | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $18,500 | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | $110,000 | — | — |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $55,000 | 149,000 mi | Manual |
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1989 BMW M3: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1989 BMW M3 worth?
A 1989 BMW M3 is worth approximately $58,037 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 47 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Oct 24, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $53,500 and $86,500; the full verified range is $18,500 to $191,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1989 BMW M3 sell per year?
5 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 47 1989 BMW M3 sales in total.
Are 1989 BMW M3 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1989 BMW M3 sale price is up 30.7% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1989 BMW M3?
DriveIndex lists 3 1989 BMW M3 for sale, asking $89,995 to $249,990 (last checked Nov 3, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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