$1,050
1997 BMW Z3 2.8
Copart 87749505 4USCJ3321VLC07413
Water/flood · 98,922 mi · Antelope, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 16, 2025
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
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
$700
1996 BMW Z3 1.9
IAAI 41120962 4USCH7322TLB71442
Normal wear · 160,890 mi · Lincoln, AR, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 16, 2025
1999 BMW Z3 2.5
Copart 84219534 4USCH9339XLG00330
Front end · 0 mi · Tanner, AL, USA
Clean title
Jan 15, 2025
$1,350
1997 BMW Z3 1.9
Copart 79029474 4USCH7321VLB79292
Side · 141,716 mi · Denver South, CO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 13, 2025
$800
1998 BMW Z3 1.9
Copart 72558844 4USCH7330WLD17155
Mechanical · 187,190 mi · Lexington East, KY, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 13, 2025
$350
2001 BMW Z3 3.0
Copart 74111214 WBACN53481LJ56732
Mechanical · 121,081 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 10, 2025
$325
1997 BMW Z3 1.9
Copart 86591344 4USCH7321VLE01765
Front end · 0 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 10, 2025
$400
1997 BMW Z3 2.8
Copart 83986614 4USCJ3324VLC08880
Mechanical · 138,742 mi · Richmond, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 10, 2025
1998 BMW Z3 1.9
Copart 81060294 4USCH7333WLE08419
Front end · 109,994 mi · Candia, NH, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 9, 2025
1999 BMW Z3 2.5
Copart 87218624 4USCH9332XLF81796
Vandalism · 78,476 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 8, 2025
1998 BMW Z3 1.9
Copart 77369444 4USCH7332WLE09254
Hail · 0 mi · Waco, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 8, 2025
1998 BMW Z3 M Roadster
Copart 87306944 WBSCK9339WLC86323
Water/flood · 0 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 7, 2025
$350
1999 BMW Z3 2.5
Copart 86134164 4USCH9337XLF81888
All over · 146,806 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 6, 2025
$250
1999 BMW Z3 2.5
Copart 84729914 4USCH9331XLG00399
Vandalism · 12,289 mi · Miami Central, FL, USA
Non-repairable
Jan 6, 2025
$2,700
2001 BMW Z3 3.0
Copart 86690224 WBACN53461LJ57927
Front end · 92,910 mi · Long Island, NY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 6, 2025
$4,550
2000 BMW Z3
Copart 86660914 4USCK5347YLG12237
Mechanical · 171,157 mi · Washington Dc, DC, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 3, 2025
$1,050
2001 BMW Z3 2.5
Copart 77477174 WBACN33421LK49587
Side · 122,981 mi · Wayland, MI, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 2, 2025
1997 BMW Z3 1.9
Copart 85338034 4USCH7326VLB81104
Vandalism · 174,200 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 31, 2024
2001 BMW Z3 2.5
Copart 60885354 WBACN33451LK48451
Front end · 0 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 31, 2024
2000 BMW Z3 2.5
Copart 84605174 WBACH9349YLF91237
Front end · 69,997 mi · Cleveland East, OH, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 31, 2024
2002 BMW Z3 2.5
Copart 75881734 4USCN33452LM05698
Mechanical · 192,998 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 31, 2024
1998 BMW Z3 M Roadster
IAAI 40326156 WBSCK933XWLC86850
Front end · 78,646 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 31, 2024
$900
2001 BMW Z3 2.5
Copart 82600984 WBACN33401LM02242
Front end · 0 mi · Ft. Pierce, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 30, 2024
$20
1997 BMW Z3 1.9
Copart 74227944 4USCH7324VLE04837
Water/flood · 0 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Dec 27, 2024
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.
Example VIN history →