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BMW 3 Series auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 113,223 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for BMW 3 Series. Across 104,775 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $1,550. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 48,900 verified odometer readings sit above 113,084 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 2, 2019, the newest in Oct 20, 2026. The BMW 3 Series auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the BMW 3 Series stops losing value.

$1,375
Median final bid
$575–$3,650
Middle half
$10,600
Top 10% from
$41,800
Highest

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$1,100 $1,300 $1,500 $1,700 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $1,300

Final bid by model year

Model year Sold Median final bid
2026 210
$23,575
2025 440
$20,175
2024 395
$17,400
2023 512
$16,575
2022 601
$12,300
2021 1,176
$10,800
2020 1,323
$9,700
2019 693
$8,700
2018 1,703
$3,900
2017 1,698
$3,150
2016 2,158
$2,200
2015 2,960
$1,550

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 25,733 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
79%
$1,050 2013
Georgia
8%
$4,650 2018
Mexico
3%
$875 2011
Ukraine
2%
$3,850 2018
Guatemala
1%
$800 2013
United Arab Emirates
1%
$14,500 2024
Poland
0.9%
$4,675 2017
Libya
0.5%
$1,350 2013
El Salvador
0.4%
$1,338 2014
Armenia
0.3%
$9,275 2020
Lithuania
0.3%
$2,100 2015
Nigeria
0.3%
$950 2013
Other countries 3%

Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 19,571 sold median $1,500
IAAI 13,686 sold median $1,250

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Top recent results

The highest final bids among the latest sales.

Date Vehicle Damage Final bid
Oct 17, 2026 2026 BMW 3 Series M340i NA xDrive Normal wear $41,700
Oct 19, 2026 2026 BMW 3 Series M340i NA xDrive Side $38,000
Oct 14, 2026 2026 BMW 3 Series 330i NA xDrive Front end $30,000
Oct 16, 2026 2026 BMW 3 Series M340i Rear end $27,750
Oct 19, 2026 2023 BMW 3 Series M340i Side $25,500
Oct 18, 2026 2026 BMW 3 Series 330i NA xDrive Mechanical $22,900
Oct 16, 2026 2020 BMW 3 Series M340i Rear end $21,950
Oct 18, 2026 2025 BMW 3 Series 330i Side $20,600
Oct 16, 2026 2025 BMW 3 Series 330i Rear end $20,200
Oct 19, 2026 2024 BMW 3 Series 330i Side $20,100
Oct 14, 2026 2024 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive Front end $19,400
Oct 14, 2026 2026 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive Side $16,900
Oct 15, 2026 2023 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive Front end $16,300
Oct 14, 2026 2021 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive Rear end $15,900
Oct 16, 2026 2023 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive Front end $15,200
Oct 15, 2026 2021 BMW 3 Series M340i Front end $15,200

3 Series by year

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1973

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

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a BMW 3 Series sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a BMW 3 Series was $1,375; half of the 33,257 sales went for $575 to $3,650.

Where do BMW 3 Series cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (79%), Georgia (8%), Mexico (3%).

Is a BMW 3 Series cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $1,500, IAAI $1,250.

What should I pay for a salvage BMW 3 Series?

Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A BMW 3 Series with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.

Does the model year change what a BMW 3 Series sells for at auction?

Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the BMW 3 Series final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.

Are these final bids what a repaired BMW 3 Series would sell for?

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage BMW 3 Series vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any BMW 3 Series

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

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