$60
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 37379979 WBACD4325WAV63227
Front end · 148,199 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 26, 2019
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
$1,500
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
IAAI 25482919 WBABK8320WEY87042
Side · 77,616 mi · Commerce City, CO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 23, 2019
$250
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 38689029 WBABK8323WEY89089
Front end · 999,999 mi · Miami North, FL, USA
Non-repairable
Jul 23, 2019
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 37336279 WBABK7327WET66233
Rear end · 143,284 mi · Austin, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 18, 2019
1998 BMW 3 Series 318i
Copart 38037839 WBACC0328WEK27530
Front end · 212,885 mi · Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title
Jul 16, 2019
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 40852969 WBACD4321WAV56260
Front end · 260,961 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 15, 2019
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 38839429 WBACD4323WAV61072
Rear end · 214,236 mi · Spartanburg, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 15, 2019
$275
1998 BMW 3 Series 318i
Copart 34383549 WBACC0329WEK27083
Front end · 999,999 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Jul 8, 2019
1998 BMW 3 Series
Copart 39883329 WBABF8323WEH62219
Minor dents & scratches · 121,309 mi · Hayward, CA, USA
Keys
Jul 5, 2019
$325
1998 BMW 3 Series 328is
Copart 39106219 WBABG1320WET06373
Front end · 92,091 mi · Wichita, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 1, 2019
$325
1998 BMW 3 Series 318i
IAAI 25247529 WBACC9321WEE60382
Front end · 198,701 mi · Omaha, NE, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 27, 2019
$275
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
IAAI 24998800 WBABJ7326WEA16078
Unknown · 161,341 mi · North Hollywood, CA, U...
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 26, 2019
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
Copart 37575609 WBABJ7329WEA15233
Side · 152,817 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 24, 2019
$90
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 24961979 WBACD4327WAV60457
Front end · 146,750 mi · Antelope, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 20, 2019
1998 BMW 3 Series 323i
Copart 37349569 WBABJ8320WEM21386
Minor dents & scratches · 144,692 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 14, 2019
$800
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
Copart 37386249 WBABK7324WET66142
Rear end · 105,268 mi · Scranton, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 12, 2019
$300
1998 BMW 3 Series 318ti
Copart 35879729 WBACG8329WKC83371
Front end · 90,726 mi · Hartford, CT, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 11, 2019
$475
1998 BMW 3 Series
Copart 33402319 WBABF7325WEH40166
Minor dents & scratches · 999,999 mi · Denver, CO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 11, 2019
$150
1998 BMW 3 Series 328is
IAAI 25164229 WBABG2328WET37361
Front end · 147,508 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...
Clean title · Keys
Jun 10, 2019
1998 BMW 3 Series 318i
Copart 35556829 WBACC9329WEE60324
Minor dents & scratches · 221,386 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA
Keys
May 31, 2019
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
IAAI 25047639 WBACD3321WAV24841
Front end · 275,666 mi · Paducah, KY, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 21, 2019
$325
1998 BMW 3 Series 328is
IAAI 25000490 WBABF8339WEH62654
Mechanical · 999,999 mi · Eugene, OR, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 20, 2019
$225
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i
IAAI 24950388 WBACD3322WAV24394
All over · 999,999 mi · Hudson, FL, USA
Non-repairable
May 16, 2019
1998 BMW 3 Series
IAAI 25072378 WBABF8320WEH62159
Front end · 105,123 mi · Brandywine, MD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 15, 2019
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 →