2002 BMW M3 Coupe
VIN WBSBL93492JR15597Confirmed
On our records this car sold 1 time.
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for its make, model and year. Check with a dealer which were done.
What cars like it sell for
It last sold for $15,500 at Cars & Bids on Aug. 21, 2026, before the buyer's premium.
Middle half of sales$22,550 to $43,000
Median$29,675
Sales behind it266Likely
From 266 sales of the BMW M3 Coupe (E46 M3) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $22,550 and $43,000.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 BMW M3 Coupe 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 26, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 26, 2026 | $20,500 |
| 2002 BMW M3 Coupe 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 7, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 7, 2026 | $46,750 |
| 2002 BMW M3 Coupe 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 6, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 6, 2026 | $19,750 |
| 2002 BMW M3 Coupe 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 17, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 17, 2026 | $22,750 |
| Slicktop 2002 BMW M3 Coupe 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 19, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | May 19, 2026 | $24,346 |
| Estoril Blue 2002 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed ConversionBring a Trailer, March 19, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | March 19, 2026 | $50,000 |
| Original-Owner 2002 BMW M3 Coupe 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 11, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Feb. 11, 2026 | $37,250 |
| LS7-Powered 2002 BMW M3 Coupe 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 23, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | July 23, 2025 | $69,420 |
Every time it came up for sale
Joined by VIN. The car's record
| Date | What happened | Where | Miles | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 21, 2026 | SoldCars & Bids | Cars & Bids | 191,900 | $15,500 |
The VIN decodedConfirmed
- Make
- Bmw
- Model
- M3
- Model year
- 2002
- Series
- 3-Series
- Body
- Coupe
- Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement (litres)
- 3.2
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Built in
- Regensburg
- Country
- Germany
From NHTSA vPIC.
RecallsConfirmed
20V018000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Do not drive until repaired. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takat…14V428000AIR BAGS. Do not drive until repaired. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and…17V047000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Do not drive until repaired. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles.…15V318000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Do not drive until repaired. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i…13V172000AIR BAGS. Do not drive until repaired. BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive i…
Campaigns for the make, model and year, from NHTSA. Whether a repair was done on this car is with the maker's dealers.
Known issues for the E46 M3
- S54 rod bearing failure. BMW NA extended warranty on oil-lubricated internal engine parts to 6 years or 100,000 miles for 2001-2003 S54 cars after rod bearing problems; a service action replaced rod bearings. Rod bearing replacement is treated as preventive maintenance by owners regardless of recall status. Affects S54: E46 M3 2001-2003 warranty extension; all S54 (E46 M3, Z3 M 2001-2002, Z4 M) for wear.Likely
- Rear subframe mount cracking. Fatigue cracking of the body sheet metal where the rear subframe mounts. BMW NA agreed a class action settlement covering inspection and repair; settlement window believed closed. Affects E46 3 Series including M3, 1999-2006.Likely
- SMG II hydraulic pump failure. Electric motor and hydraulic pump of the SMG II unit wear and fail; symptoms include SMG warning light and failure to engage gears, often worse when hot. Rebuilt pumps and motor kits exist. Affects E46 M3 with SMG II; also Z4 M is manual only so not affected.Likely
Read Nov. 10, 2026. A history of what we have read, not a title or accident check. Look up another VIN