$300
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BMW Z3 auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI
FinalBid holds 1,267 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for BMW Z3. Across 1,176 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $1,150. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 312 verified odometer readings sit above 111,150 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 29, 2019, the newest in Oct 26, 2026. The BMW Z3 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 Z3 stops losing value.
- $1,125
- Median final bid
- $475–$2,275
- Middle half
- $5,500
- Top 10% from
- $18,600
- Highest
$1,550
2001 BMW Z3 3.0
Copart 89152745 WBACN53441LJ56386
Side · 134,384 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 10, 2025
$325
1997 BMW Z3 1.9
Copart 42836745 4USCH7324VLB83708
Front end · 220,898 mi · Napa, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 10, 2025
$225
2001 BMW Z3 2.5
Copart 85337274 WBACN33491LK49196
Front end · 162,619 mi · Mobile, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 10, 2025
$1,200
1997 BMW Z3 1.9
Copart 86445034 4USCH7324VLB77939
Front end · 70,848 mi · China Grove, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 10, 2025
$1,050
1996 BMW Z3 1.9
Copart 43285265 4USCH732XTLB70197
Side · 132,015 mi · Pasco, WA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 7, 2025
$1,700
2001 BMW Z3 2.5
Copart 85078934 WBACN33461LK45607
Top/roof · 77,313 mi · Lyman, ME, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 6, 2025
$1,900
1997 BMW Z3 2.8
Copart 85553264 4USCJ3327VLC01938
Front end · 109,586 mi · Portland North, OR, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 5, 2025
$1,200
1998 BMW Z3 2.8
Copart 88768955 4USCJ3334WLC13636
Front end · 141,641 mi · Hampton, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 4, 2025
$725
2001 BMW Z3 3.0
IAAI 41425625 WBACN53431LJ56394
Normal wear · 999,999 mi · Woodburn, OR, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 4, 2025
$1,600
2000 BMW Z3 2.5
Copart 42641545 4USCH9340YLG03126
Rear end · 57,192 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 3, 2025
$900
1996 BMW Z3 1.9
Copart 58701494 4USCH7321TLB73909
Front end · 77,952 mi · Dyer, IN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 3, 2025
$5,250
2001 BMW Z3 3.0
IAAI 40525894 WBACN53441LL46897
Water/flood · 17,996 mi · Clearwater, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 3, 2025
$3,750
2001 BMW Z3 3.0
Copart 86268494 WBACN53451LJ58731
Side · 59,355 mi · Lansing, MI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 31, 2025
$200
2002 BMW Z3 2.5
Copart 78473784 4USCN334X2LK51277
Burn · 0 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...
Non-repairable
Jan 29, 2025
$2,550
2002 BMW Z3 3.0
Copart 86319924 4USCN534X2LJ60747
Front end · 140,074 mi · Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 28, 2025
$2,100
2000 BMW Z3 M Roadster
Copart 41692715 WBSCK9349YLC93283
Normal wear · 38,048 mi · Somerville, NJ, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 28, 2025
$575
1997 BMW Z3 1.9
Copart 83723584 4USCH7322VLB77986
Minor dents & scratches · 88,712 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 24, 2025
1997 BMW Z3 2.8
Copart 88626655 4USCJ3321VLC03135
Normal wear · 86,590 mi · Rutland, VT, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jan 24, 2025
$625
2001 BMW Z3 2.5
Copart 77857924 WBACN33431LK45600
Minor dents & scratches · 127,272 mi · Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 23, 2025
$1,800
2001 BMW Z3
Copart 86762654 WBACK73481LJ15523
Rear end · 163,000 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 23, 2025
2000 BMW Z3
Copart 88729365 WBACH3349YLF44108
Normal wear · 256,415 km · Calgary, AB, CAN
Clean title · Keys
Jan 22, 2025
$300
2000 BMW Z3 2.5
Copart 58447054 WBACH9349YLF88760
Front end · 241,754 mi · Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 21, 2025
$1,900
2001 BMW Z3 2.5
Copart 78975674 WBACN33451LM00633
Side · 123,047 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 21, 2025
Price index
Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.
Final bid by model year
| Model year | Sold | Median final bid |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 31 |
|
| 2001 | 102 |
|
| 2000 | 136 |
|
| 1999 | 39 |
|
Where they go
Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 265 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$900 | 2000 |
| Poland |
|
$1,725 | 2001 |
| Georgia |
|
$8,100 | 2000 |
| Guatemala |
|
$1,050 | 2000 |
| Honduras |
|
$4,038 | 2000 |
| Lithuania |
|
$2,138 | 2001 |
| Ukraine |
|
$3,663 | 2001 |
| Albania |
|
$12,700 | 2000 |
| Bulgaria |
|
$450 | 2001 |
| Dominican Republic |
|
$1,150 | 2000 |
| United Kingdom |
|
$4,850 | 2002 |
| Mexico |
|
$525 | 2002 |
| Other countries | 1% |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
186 sold
median $1,075
IAAI
125 sold
median $1,150
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
Auction archive FAQ
How much does a BMW Z3 sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a BMW Z3 was $1,125; half of the 311 sales went for $475 to $2,275.
Where do BMW Z3 cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (92%), Poland (2%), Georgia (1%).
Is a BMW Z3 cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $1,075, IAAI $1,150.
What should I pay for a salvage BMW Z3?
Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A BMW Z3 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 Z3 sells for at auction?
Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the BMW Z3 final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.
Are these final bids what a repaired BMW Z3 would sell for?
No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage BMW Z3 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 Z3
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
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