$325
1998 BMW 3 Series 318ti
Copart 43222610 WBACG8321WKC83428
Front end · 134,522 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 14, 2020
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 506 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $463. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 112 verified odometer readings sit above 159,704 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
$625
1998 BMW 3 Series 318i
Copart 29475170 WBACC0325WEK27064
Front end · 84,267 mi · Trenton, NJ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 12, 2020
$325
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
Copart 42104790 WBABJ8321WEM20800
Front end · 128,048 mi · Macon, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 6, 2020
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
Copart 38369990 WBABJ8327WEM21353
Normal wear · 999,999 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 29, 2020
$575
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 39421800 WBABK732XWET66064
Front end · 210,434 mi · Spartanburg, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 27, 2020
$425
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
Copart 42520390 WBABJ8334WEM22498
Minor dents & scratches · 111,456 mi · Atlanta East, GA, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jul 27, 2020
$325
1998 BMW 3 Series
Copart 39355610 WBACG8333WKC84833
Front end · 999,999 mi · Tallahassee, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 24, 2020
$475
1998 BMW 3 Series
IAAI 28086448 WBABF8325WEH61881
Mechanical · 104,968 mi
Clean title · Keys
Jul 22, 2020
$775
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 40251730 WBABK8325WEY89336
Minor dents & scratches · 122,111 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 17, 2020
$375
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
IAAI 27951919 WBABJ7320WEA16951
Rear end · 181,174 mi · Orlando, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 15, 2020
$425
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 40760830 WBACD4320WAV62776
Front end · 91,157 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 9, 2020
$450
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
Copart 37299840 WBABJ7323WEA17141
Top/roof · 116,294 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 6, 2020
$1,350
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 39223020 WBACD332XWAV23607
Front end · 159,692 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 2, 2020
$2,675
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
IAAI 27892228 WBABJ7322WEA17132
Unknown · 82,220 mi · Davenport, IA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 29, 2020
$525
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
Copart 37396660 WBABJ7326WEA15335
Front end · 129,217 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 15, 2020
$375
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
IAAI 27561059 WBABJ8325WEM20878
All over · 171,429 mi · Jacksonville, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 2, 2020
$550
1998 BMW 3 Series 318i
Copart 38503330 WBACC0328WEK27849
Minor dents & scratches · 163,742 mi · Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 2, 2020
$300
1998 BMW 3 Series 318ti
Copart 28347220 WBACG8326WKC82680
Front end · 165,712 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 22, 2020
$125
1998 BMW 3 Series 318i
Copart 36531730 WBACC0329WEK25737
Minor dents & scratches · 999,999 mi · Birmingham, AL, USA
Clean title
May 19, 2020
$275
1998 BMW 3 Series
Copart 37096420 WBACG8338WKC84925
Minor dents & scratches · 999,999 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 13, 2020
$250
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 36243780 WBACD432XWAV57360
Front end · 17,881 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
May 6, 2020
$425
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 34968810 WBACD4322WAV59717
Minor dents & scratches · 163,404 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Keys
May 1, 2020
$300
1998 BMW 3 Series 318ti
Copart 33294100 WBACG7320WKC30133
Front end · 999,999 mi · Montgomery, AL, USA
Salvage title
Apr 30, 2020
$425
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
IAAI 27545608 WBABJ8324WEM22377
Front end · 999,999 mi · South Bend, IN, USA
Keys
Apr 21, 2020
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 →