BMW M3 at auction

Cararam archives 2,303 US salvage auction results for BMW M3. Based on 2,165 recorded USD final bids, the median final bid is $20,200. The most common recorded damage category is front end. Median recorded odometer across 1,428 actual readings is 52,139 mi. Past US salvage auction results for the BMW M3. Compare final bids across years, damage types and title statuses, with full photos, VIN and specs for every BMW M3 lot.

Auction data

2,303
Archived lots: 2,165
Recorded final bids: $20,200
Median final bid: $24,110
Average final bid: $12,300 – $34,250
Typical bid range: 52,139 mi
Median odometer: 89%
Lots with keys

Most common damage

Front end — 48%
Side — 13%
All over — 10%

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Results by year

Year	Lots	Bids recorded	Median bid	Average bid
2027	5	5	$60,000	$56,400
2026	42	42	$48,375	$46,308
2025	156	153	$42,500	$42,333
2024	205	195	$37,250	$38,038
2023	266	252	$36,688	$35,980
2022	199	187	$30,750	$32,258
2021	124	115	$29,450	$29,409
2018	283	275	$20,400	$20,458
2017	139	129	$17,100	$16,438
2016	165	153	$15,900	$15,482
2015	176	169	$13,300	$14,337
2013	80	74	$11,550	$12,888
2012	52	47	$10,700	$10,956
2011	214	199	$9,300	$9,908
2010	54	47	$8,100	$8,310
2009	80	74	$8,650	$9,198
2007	3	3	$16,600	$17,000
2002	1	0	—	—
2001	4	4	$10,700	$10,850
2000	1	1	—	—
1998	10	7	$7,500	$6,621
1997	27	20	$4,325	$4,801
1996	3	2	—	—
1995	7	7	$5,500	$5,711
1991	1	1	—	—
1990	1	1	—	—
1988	5	3	$34,250	$38,750

M3 by year

2027 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2018 2017 2016 2015 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2007 2002 2001 2000 1998 1997 1996 1995 1991 1990 1988

BMW models

1 Series 1 Series M 2 Series 2002 3 Series 318 4 Series 5 Series 528 - 533 - 633 - 733 6 Series 7 Series 8 Series i3 i4 i5 i7 i8 iX M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 X1 X2 X3 X3 M X4 X4 M X5 X5 M X6 X6 M X7 XM Z3 Z4 Z8

2012 BMW M3

WBSDX9C56CE784497

Odometer: 55,531 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $12,300

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2018 BMW M3

WBS8M9C59J5K98578

Odometer: 8,238 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $11,500

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2017 BMW M3

WBS8M9C39H5G86082

Odometer: 999,999 mi
Damage: All over
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $25,000

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2011 BMW M3

WBSKG9C58BE797063

Odometer: 43,189 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $5,300

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2018 BMW M3

WBS8M9C59J5L71867

Odometer: 999,999 mi
Damage: Burn
Title: —

Last sale $80

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1997 BMW M3

WBSCD032XVEE10969

Odometer: 198,345 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $325

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2018 BMW M3

WBS8M9C57J5J78794

Odometer: 14,424 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $16,100

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2012 BMW M3

WBSDX9C55CE785141

Odometer: 35,657 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $14,400

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2009 BMW M3

WBSPM93509E201064

Odometer: 101,356 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $5,200

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2016 BMW M3

WBS8M9C56G5E68911

Odometer: 999,999 mi
Damage: All over
Title: —

Last sale $2,450

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1997 BMW M3

WBSCD0324VEE11146

Odometer: 127,834 mi
Damage: Mechanical
Title: Clean title

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2009 BMW M3

WBSWL93519P332135

Odometer: 253,943 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

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2010 BMW M3

WBSPM9C53AE202133

Odometer: 104,176 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

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2018 BMW M3

WBS8M9C57J5L71902

Odometer: 3,863 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

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2016 BMW M3

WBS8M9C52G5D31674

Odometer: 13,410 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

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1997 BMW M3

WBSCD0326VEE12282

Odometer: 218,614 mi
Damage: Vandalism
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,500

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VIN patterns

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Frequently asked questions

Across 2,165 recorded USD final bids in this archive, the median is $20,200 and the average is $24,110.

The most frequently recorded category is front end, at 48% of the archived lots.

The median actual odometer reading across 1,428 records is 52,139 mi.

Prices vary by year and condition. Browse the lots below — each shows the final bid — to gauge what the BMW M3 sells for.

Yes. Use the year links on this page to narrow the BMW M3 down to a specific model year.

It depends on the damage, title and repair cost shown on each lot. The archive lets you study past BMW M3 results before deciding.

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