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BMW 318 auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 22 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for BMW 318. Across 22 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $1,325. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 10 verified odometer readings sit above 173,291 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Feb 17, 2026, the newest in Oct 9, 2026. The BMW 318 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 318 stops losing value.

Final bid VIN Copart IAAI
1996 BMW 318
Sold
$250

1996 BMW 318

Copart 71847256 4USCD832XTLC71290

Side · 165,682 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA

Clean title · Keys Oct 9, 2026
1991 BMW 318
Sold
$4,600

1991 BMW 318

Copart 66419816 WBAAF9319MEE68510

Front end · 105,259 mi · El Paso, TX, USA

Salvage title · Keys Sep 18, 2026
1998 BMW 318
Sold
$2,500

1998 BMW 318

Copart 62296066 WBACG7330WKC31338

Front end · 118,116 mi · Napa, CA, USA

Clean title · Keys Aug 20, 2026
1996 BMW 318
Sold
$450

1996 BMW 318

Copart 60751046 WBABE8324TEY30314

Side · 169,259 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Salvage title · Keys Aug 20, 2026
1995 BMW 318
Sold
$325

1995 BMW 318

Copart 98880485 4USCC8327SLA13343

Burn · 0 mi · Tanner, AL, USA

Salvage title Jul 22, 2026
1996 BMW 318
Sold
$450

1996 BMW 318

Copart 76259845 WBABE7324TEY20909

Mechanical · 464,476 mi · San Jose, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 21, 2026
1997 BMW 318
Sold
$325

1997 BMW 318

Copart 56675846 WBABE7320VEY21588

Front end · 245,603 mi · Richmond, VA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 26, 2026
1997 BMW 318
Sold
$900

1997 BMW 318

Copart 56776896 WBABH7326VEY02406

Front end · 197,819 mi · Waco, TX, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 24, 2026
1991 BMW 318
Sold
$3,050

1991 BMW 318

Copart 75706415 WBAAF9310MEE70520

Minor dents & scratches · 162,573 mi · Long Island, NY, USA

Clean title · Keys Jun 24, 2026
1991 BMW 318
Sold
$2,150

1991 BMW 318

Copart 51213816 WBABA731XMEJ11079

Front end · 179,369 mi · San Jose, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 16, 2026
1995 BMW 318
Sold
$1,100

1995 BMW 318

Copart 55068686 WBABE5328SJA13211

Front end · 184,199 mi · Antelope, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 4, 2026
1998 BMW 318
Sold
$125

1998 BMW 318

Copart 49834916 WBACG833XWKC85087

Front end · 167,213 mi · Napa, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 1, 2026
1991 BMW 318
Sold
$1,650

1991 BMW 318

Copart 49036276 WBAAF9313MEE70527

Front end · 148,193 mi · San Jose, CA, USA

Salvage title Apr 28, 2026
1995 BMW 318
Sold
$200

1995 BMW 318

Copart 45500056 WBABE6327SJC19027

Side · 271,101 mi · San Jose, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 21, 2026
1996 BMW 318
Sold
$450

1996 BMW 318

Copart 41661566 4USCD8323TLC71213

Front end · 0 mi · Spanaway, WA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 3, 2026
1992 BMW 318
Sold
$4,400

1992 BMW 318

Copart 79662115 WBABA7315NEJ13937

Minor dents & scratches · 171,619 mi · Miami South, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Mar 25, 2026
1991 BMW 318
Sold
$2,400

1991 BMW 318

Copart 78979335 WBABA731XMEJ10692

Mechanical · 223,460 mi · Rancho Cucamonga, CA,...

Salvage title · Keys Mar 3, 2026
1985 BMW 318
Sold
$4,750

1985 BMW 318

Copart 75086865 WBAAA710209167848

Minor dents & scratches · 160,215 mi · West Palm Beach, FL, U...

Clean title · Keys Feb 17, 2026

Auction results at a glance

Auctions on record
22
Final bids recorded
22
Median final bid from 22 auctions
$1,325
Average final bid from 22 auctions
$1,728
Where most final bids land
$450 – $2,500
Lowest / highest final bid
$125 / $4,750
Median odometer from 10 auctions
173,291 mi
Sold with keys
91%
Auction dates
Feb 17, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026

Damage recorded at sale

  • Front end 45%
  • Minor dents & scratches 18%
  • Mechanical 14%

Final bids by model year

Year Auctions Final bids Median final bid Average final bid
1998 2 2 — —
1997 2 2 — —
1996 4 4 $450 $400
1995 3 3 $325 $542
1992 2 2 — —
1991 7 7 $2,150 $2,329
1985 2 2 — —

Auction archive FAQ

How much auction history is there for BMW 318?

22 completed Copart and IAAI auctions, with sale dates between Feb 17, 2026 and Oct 9, 2026.

What is the average final bid for BMW 318 at auction?

Across 22 recorded USD sales the median final bid is $1,325, with the average pulled to $1,728 by the outliers at either end.

What damage do most BMW 318 auction lots carry?

front end leads, on 45% of the auctions — worth knowing before you read the low end of the sold-price range.

How many miles do BMW 318 cars have when sold at auction?

Half of the 10 verified odometer readings sit above 173,291 mi and half below it.

What should I pay for a salvage BMW 318?

Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A BMW 318 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 318 sells for at auction?

Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the BMW 318 final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.

Are these final bids what a repaired BMW 318 would sell for?

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage BMW 318 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 318

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

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