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1988 BMW 3 Series

Cararam archives 55 Copart and IAAI auction results for 1988 BMW 3 Series. Based on 50 recorded USD final bids, the median final bid is $2,250. The most common recorded damage category is front end. Median recorded odometer across 17 actual readings is 121,135 mi. Records span Jun 11, 2019 to Sep 24, 2026. Past Copart and IAAI auction results for the 1988 BMW 3 Series. See final bids, damage, title status, odometer and full photos for each 1988 BMW 3 Series lot.

Auction data

55
Archived lots
50
Recorded final bids
$2,250
Median final bid

50 records

$2,678
Average final bid

50 records

$1,103 – $3,588
Typical bid range
$90 / $10,650
Lowest / highest bid
121,135 mi
Median odometer

17 records

91%
Lots with keys
76% / 24%
Copart / IAAI
Jun 11, 2019 – Sep 24, 2026
Records from

Most common damage

  • Front end — 25%
  • Mechanical — 20%
  • Minor dents & scratches — 15%

3 Series years

BMW models

1988 BMW 3 Series
CA$1,300
Sold

1988 BMW 3 Series

WBABB2303J8858525 Copart 60869016

323,147 km · Burn — engine · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Sep 24, 2026 Toronto, ON, CAN
1988 BMW 3 Series
$4,650
Sold

1988 BMW 3 Series

WBABB1306J1930773 IAAI 45984308

54,110 mi · Normal wear

  • Gas
  • Manual
  • RWD
  • Keys
Sep 10, 2026 Southwest Ranch, FL, U...
1988 BMW 3 Series
$1,550
Sold

1988 BMW 3 Series

WBABB2307J8858530 Copart 55472026

150,148 mi · Front end · Clean title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Jun 29, 2026 Phoenix, AZ, USA
1988 BMW 3 Series
$3,500
Sold

1988 BMW 3 Series

WBABB1302J8272652 Copart 52073806

129,344 mi · Front end · Clean title

  • Gas
  • Manual
  • RWD
  • Keys
Jun 16, 2026 Sacramento, CA, USA
1988 BMW 3 Series
$5,200
Sold

1988 BMW 3 Series

WBABB2302J8858127 Copart 46683526

47,473 mi · Front end · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
May 18, 2026 Trenton, NJ, USA
1988 BMW 3 Series
$3,450
Sold

1988 BMW 3 Series

WBABB2304J8855942 Copart 51472556

287,690 mi · Minor dents & scratches · Clean title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
May 12, 2026 Houston, TX, USA
1988 BMW 3 Series 325e
$2,450
Sold

1988 BMW 3 Series 325e

WBAAE6402J8822611 Copart 50049986

121,135 mi · Burn — engine · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
May 6, 2026 Fredericksburg, VA, US...
1988 BMW 3 Series
$125
Sold

1988 BMW 3 Series

WBABB2307J8856972 Copart 81444515

229,798 mi · Side · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
Apr 2, 2026 Rancho Cucamonga, CA,...
1988 BMW 3 Series
$6,000
Sold

1988 BMW 3 Series

WBABB1305J8273097 Copart 75459995

109,019 mi · Minor dents & scratches · Clean title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Mar 10, 2026 West Palm Beach, FL, U...
1988 BMW 3 Series
$1,100
Sold

1988 BMW 3 Series

WBABB2304J8855987 Copart 76635495

109,719 mi · Front end · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Feb 13, 2026 Van Nuys, CA, USA
1988 BMW 3 Series
$5,300
Sold

1988 BMW 3 Series

WBAAB9307J2550054 Copart 84290265

225,819 mi · Mechanical · Clean title

  • Gas
  • Manual
  • AWD
  • Keys
Dec 26, 2025 Denver, CO, USA
1988 BMW 3 Series
$550
Sold

1988 BMW 3 Series

WBABB2306J8855814 Copart 90883585

109,831 mi · Undercarriage · Clean title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
Nov 28, 2025 Baltimore East, MD, US...
1988 BMW 3 Series
$4,550
Sold

1988 BMW 3 Series

WBABB2301J8856823 Copart 81411675

51,663 mi · Normal wear · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Nov 4, 2025 Chicago North, IL, USA

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Frequently asked questions

55 archived Copart and IAAI lots, with auction dates from Jun 11, 2019 to Sep 24, 2026.

Across 50 recorded USD final bids in this archive, the median is $2,250 and the average is $2,678.

The most frequently recorded category is front end, at 25% of the archived lots.

The median actual odometer reading across 17 records is 121,135 mi.

Each 1988 BMW 3 Series lot below shows its final bid — the clearest guide to current salvage and used values for that year.

Review the primary and secondary damage, title type, odometer (and whether it’s actual), keys and airbag status before bidding.