Misallocation

1998 BMW 318ti M Sport 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on July 17, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$30,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1998
Make and model
BMW 3 Series
Generation
3 Series (1992 to 1999)
Miles shown
2,200
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WBACG7321WKC30531
Title
Clean
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 131 comparable sales, 118% over its top.

Middle half of sales$6,800 to $14,000
Median$9,300
Sales behind it131Likely

From 131 sales of the BMW 3 Series (1992 to 1999) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,800 and $14,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
28-Years-Owned 1998 BMW 323i Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 5, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 5, 2026$6,500
1998 BMW 318tiCars & Bids, Nov. 20, 2025Cars & BidsNov. 20, 2025$3,500
Original-Owner 1998 BMW 323i 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 20, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 20, 2025$6,800
Euro 1998 BMW 328i Touring 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 26, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 26, 2025$10,050
1998 BMW 318i Touring Sports Edition 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 18, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 18, 2025$13,500
Original-Owner 1998 BMW 328isBring a Trailer, Sept. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 9, 2026$7,500
1999 BMW 328i ConvertibleMecum, July 23, 2026MecumJuly 23, 2026$5,050
1999 BMW 328is 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 17, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 17, 2026$8,100

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Dec. 9, 2022SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer2,100$17,318
July 17, 2025Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer2,200$30,500