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1978 BMW 3 Series

Cararam archives 3 Copart and IAAI auction results for 1978 BMW 3 Series. Based on 3 recorded USD final bids, the median final bid is $5,600. The most common recorded damage category is minor dents & scratches. Records span Sep 2, 2025 to Aug 18, 2026. Past Copart and IAAI auction results for the 1978 BMW 3 Series. See final bids, damage, title status, odometer and full photos for each 1978 BMW 3 Series lot.

Auction data

3
Archived lots
3
Recorded final bids
$5,600
Median final bid

3 records

$5,667
Average final bid

3 records

100%
Lots with keys
Sep 2, 2025 – Aug 18, 2026
Records from

Most common damage

  • Minor dents & scratches — 67%
  • Burn — engine — 33%

3 Series years

BMW models

1978 BMW 3 Series
$5,600
Sold

1978 BMW 3 Series

5443513 Copart 56642866

115,241 mi · Minor dents & scratches · Clean title

  • Manual
  • Keys
Aug 18, 2026 Knoxville, TN, USA

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Frequently asked questions

3 archived Copart and IAAI lots, with auction dates from Sep 2, 2025 to Aug 18, 2026.

Across 3 recorded USD final bids in this archive, the median is $5,600 and the average is $5,667.

The most frequently recorded category is minor dents & scratches, at 67% of the archived lots.

Each 1978 BMW 3 Series lot below shows its final bid — the clearest guide to current salvage and used values for that year.

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