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1997 BMW M3 Sedan

Sold at Cars & Bids on July 29, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$12,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1997
Make and model
BMW M3
Generation
E36 M3
Version
M3 Sedan (US)
Miles shown
130,500
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WBSCD9329VEE06593
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 49 comparable sales, 19% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$14,850 to $26,500
Median$20,080
Sales behind it49Likely

From 49 sales of the BMW M3 Sedan (US) (E36 M3) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $14,850 and $26,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1997 BMW M3 Sedan LS1 SwapCars & Bids, July 24, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 24, 2026$28,500
Supercharged 1997 BMW M3 Sedan 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 13, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 13, 2026$41,000
Supercharged 1997 BMW M3 Sedan 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 23, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 23, 2025$43,439
1997 BMW M3 SedanCars & Bids, June 18, 2026Cars & BidsJune 18, 2026$16,500
1997 BMW M3 SedanCars & Bids, Dec. 2, 2025Cars & BidsDec. 2, 2025$14,850
1997 BMW M3 SedanCars & Bids, Nov. 19, 2024Cars & BidsNov. 19, 2024$11,100
1998 BMW M3 SedanCars & Bids, Nov. 4, 2025Cars & BidsNov. 4, 2025$29,000
1997 BMW M3 Sedan 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 26, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 26, 2025$11,845