$450
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
Copart 74714313 WBABJ7330WEA17350
Minor dents & scratches · 196,160 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 3, 2023
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1998 BMW 3 Series auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 531 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1998 BMW 3 Series. Across 497 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $475. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 111 verified odometer readings sit above 159,715 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 2, 2019, the newest in Oct 30, 2026. Auction results for the 1998 BMW 3 Series at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 1998 BMW 3 Series belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $975
- Median final bid
- $450–$2,150
- Middle half
- $5,025
- Top 10% from
- $17,300
- Highest
$425
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 72125523 WBACD4321WAV62639
Front end · 209,474 mi · Graham, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 3, 2023
1998 BMW 3 Series 328is
IAAI 37301348 WBABG1338WET07778
Side · 134,305 mi · Wilmington, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 2, 2023
$600
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
IAAI 37059569 WBACD4323WAV58673
Unknown · 999,999 mi · Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 30, 2023
$375
1998 BMW 3 Series
Copart 68801913 WBABF8338WEH62807
Front end · 143,984 mi · Las Vegas West, NV, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 25, 2023
$250
1998 BMW 3 Series
Copart 65183023 WBABF8328WEH62362
Front end · 187,063 mi · Spartanburg, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 23, 2023
$1,450
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
Copart 63981053 WBABJ8324WEM21505
Front end · 121,810 mi · Long Beach, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 20, 2023
$325
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
Copart 70140143 WBABJ7326WEA15979
All over · 169,280 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 19, 2023
$225
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
IAAI 37532237 WBABJ7325WEA16251
Front end · 211,520 mi · Bay Point, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 19, 2023
$825
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
IAAI 37524436 WBABJ7328WEA16387
Unknown · 212,179 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 17, 2023
$150
1998 BMW 3 Series
Copart 45711163 WBABF8321WEH62090
Normal wear · 114,320 mi · San Bernardino, CA, US...
Oct 12, 2023
$300
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
Copart 45443603 WBABJ732XWEA16956
Rear end · 267,438 mi · Gastonia, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 11, 2023
$225
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
Copart 63019123 WBABJ7328WEA16468
Minor dents & scratches · 167,738 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Oct 11, 2023
$1,500
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
Copart 65399343 WBABJ8321WEM20456
Rear end · 114,824 mi · Spartanburg, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 9, 2023
$2,500
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 68300213 WBACD4322WAV64755
Side · 156,734 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 9, 2023
$350
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 65675173 WBACD4322WAV56283
Minor dents & scratches · 999,999 mi · Long Island, NY, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 9, 2023
$575
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 68179253 WBACD3325WAV23823
Rear end · 286,444 mi · Savannah, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 5, 2023
$450
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 69269703 WBACD4329WAV65286
Front end · 156,530 mi · York Haven, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 5, 2023
$225
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 68240933 WBACD4320WAV65645
Minor dents & scratches · 120,500 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA
Keys
Oct 4, 2023
$175
1998 BMW 3 Series
IAAI 37509264 WBABF8323WEH61684
Front end · 160,403 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 2, 2023
$975
1998 BMW 3 Series
Copart 67060713 WBABF832XWEH61472
Front end · 175,027 mi · Raleigh North, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 29, 2023
$450
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
Copart 59268073 WBABJ8321WEM20876
Front end · 174,100 mi · Atlanta South, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 28, 2023
$1,400
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 59995203 WBABK7329WET66363
Side · 119,235 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 22, 2023
$450
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 60087393 WBACD3322WAV24363
Side · 250,468 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 22, 2023
Price index
Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.
Where they go
Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 150 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$825 | 1998 |
| Libya |
|
$875 | 1998 |
| Georgia |
|
$650 | 1998 |
| Poland |
|
$4,550 | 1998 |
| United Arab Emirates |
|
$1,400 | 1998 |
| Albania |
|
$1,450 | 1998 |
| Canada |
|
$1,550 | 1998 |
| Indonesia |
|
$350 | 1998 |
| Mexico |
|
$725 | 1998 |
| Peru |
|
$3,200 | 1998 |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
102 sold
median $1,100
IAAI
92 sold
median $788
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
3 Series years
Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 1998 BMW 3 Series sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 1998 BMW 3 Series was $975; half of the 194 sales went for $450 to $2,150.
Where do 1998 BMW 3 Series cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (89%), Libya (3%), Georgia (2%).
Is a 1998 BMW 3 Series cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $1,100, IAAI $788.
How much does a 1998 BMW 3 Series sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1998 BMW 3 Series lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.
What pushes a 1998 BMW 3 Series final bid to the bottom of the range?
Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.
VIN history beyond the auction
Look past the final bid on any 1998 BMW 3 Series
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
Example VIN history →