2016 BMW M3 Market Value & Price History
The 2016 BMW M3 has a current market value of $58,427 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 35 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2021 between $41,250 and $46,250. Based on US sales through Sep 10, 2026. 8 have sold in the past 12 months, and 48 are listed for sale from $29,900 to $66,384. The median sale price is up 7.9% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 35 verified auction sales for the 2016 BMW M3 (34 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 10, 2026. Value as of Oct 7, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 5, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
2016 BMW M3 Price History
The median 2016 BMW M3 sold for $50,500 in 2026, against $43,500 in 2022. 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 | $50,500 | 7 |
| 2025 | $44,750 | 7 |
| 2024 | $43,625 | 6 |
| 2023 | $42,000 | 5 |
| 2022 | $43,500 | 7 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 2016 BMW M3 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | $60,588 | 20,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $53,000 | 30,100 mi | Manual |
| May 26, 2026 | $38,750 | 88,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 15, 2026 | $54,500 | 35,000 mi | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $43,000 | 52,500 mi | Manual |
| Apr 9, 2026 | $24,750 | 75,900 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 7, 2026 | $50,500 | 51,900 mi | Manual |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $44,750 | 16,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $44,250 | 37,600 mi | Manual |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $45,600 | 31,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 24, 2025 | $56,100 | 3,938 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 11, 2025 | $41,250 | 49,200 mi | Manual |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $44,000 | 56,000 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 26, 2025 | $59,000 | 35,000 mi | — |
| Oct 29, 2024 | $42,250 | 55,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 2016 BMW M3 worth?
A 2016 BMW M3 is worth approximately $58,427 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 35 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 10, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $41,250 and $46,250; the full verified range is $24,750 to $60,588. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 2016 BMW M3 cost new?
The 2016 BMW M3 carried an original MSRP of $63,200. Verified examples now trade around $58,427.
How much has the 2016 BMW M3 depreciated?
The 2016 BMW M3 is worth about 8% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $63,200, and verified examples now trade around $58,427. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 2016 BMW M3 sell per year?
8 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 35 2016 BMW M3 sales in total.
Are 2016 BMW M3 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 2016 BMW M3 sale price is up 7.9% 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 2016 BMW M3?
DriveIndex lists 48 2016 BMW M3 for sale, priced from $29,900 to $66,384 (last checked Oct 6, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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