2021 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $19,000
- 63,330 miles
- 8 bids
- Auction date: 2026-10-19
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BMW 3-Series is a compact luxury line with sedan, wagon, hatchback-style GT, gasoline, diesel, plug-in-hybrid, rear-drive, and xDrive variations across generations. Bidbus has recorded 100 completed dealer auctions spanning model years 2002–2026; the historical median sold price was $19,450.
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- 100completed BMW 3-Series auctions analyzed
- $22,471average sold price
- $19,450median sold price
- $11,375–$31,900middle 50% price band
- 2002–2026model-year coverage
Last updated: October 23, 2026. Auction records through 2026-10-19.
Historical completed-auction data only. Past results are not current offers or guaranteed future values.
Recent BMW 3-Series Auction Results
These BMW 3-Series vehicles were recently sold through Bidbus dealer auctions. Final prices vary by model year, mileage, condition, trim, options, location, and live dealer demand.
2024 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $48,450
- 19,290 miles
- 38 bids
- Auction date: 2026-10-16
2019 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $16,100
- 72,205 miles
- 9 bids
- Auction date: 2026-10-16
2020 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $18,700
- 65,939 miles
- 36 bids
- Auction date: 2026-10-16
2026 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $40,000
- 5,700 miles
- 5 bids
- Auction date: 2026-10-09
2009 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $2,600
- 113,172 miles
- 14 bids
- Auction date: 2026-10-08
2024 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $48,200
- 43,995 miles
- 43 bids
- Auction date: 2026-09-23
2014 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $13,900
- 80,829 miles
- 59 bids
- Auction date: 2026-09-21
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Showing 100 BMW 3-Series auction results from Bidbus.
2021 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $19,000
- 63,330 miles
- 8 bids
- Auction date: 2026-10-19
2024 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $48,450
- 19,290 miles
- 38 bids
- Auction date: 2026-10-16
2019 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $16,100
- 72,205 miles
- 9 bids
- Auction date: 2026-10-16
2020 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $18,700
- 65,939 miles
- 36 bids
- Auction date: 2026-10-16
2026 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $40,000
- 5,700 miles
- 5 bids
- Auction date: 2026-10-09
2009 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $2,600
- 113,172 miles
- 14 bids
- Auction date: 2026-10-08
2024 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $48,200
- 43,995 miles
- 43 bids
- Auction date: 2026-09-23
2014 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $13,900
- 80,829 miles
- 59 bids
- Auction date: 2026-09-21
2024 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $44,000
- 24,757 miles
- 2 bids
- Auction date: 2026-09-18
2023 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $29,000
- 34,360 miles
- 26 bids
- Auction date: 2026-09-16
2013 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $5,200
- 79,709 miles
- 29 bids
- Auction date: 2026-09-16
2015 BMW 3-Series
Sold for $5,600
- 103,917 miles
- 9 bids
- Auction date: 2026-08-31
Historical Bidbus auction results are examples, not guaranteed offers. Your live offer depends on your vehicle details and current dealer demand.
What Is a BMW 3-Series Worth?
A BMW 3-Series cannot be valued from year and mileage alone. It is a compact luxury line with sedan, wagon, hatchback-style GT, gasoline, diesel, plug-in-hybrid, rear-drive, and xDrive variations across generations, so dealers separate examples by configuration and reconditioning risk before they bid.
In 100 completed Bidbus auctions, sold prices ranged from $2,600 to $60,000. The median was $19,450, and the middle half of results fell between $11,375 and $31,900. That middle band is a clearer description of the sample than the extremes, which may reflect unusual trims, condition, mileage, or equipment.
Owners searching “sell my BMW 3-Series” should prepare generation, body style, engine, xDrive, M Sport equipment, and service details before dealers compare the vehicle.
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BMW dealers distinguish generation, body style, four- versus six-cylinder power, plug-in hybrid, rear-drive versus xDrive, and M Sport specification.
An online dealer auction can surface buyers who understand 320i, 328i, 330i, 335i, 340i, M340i, 330e and other non-M3 configurations represented under the 3-Series label, instead of pricing every example as the same trim.
- Dealers see the exact configuration and condition details you provide
- Competing bids reveal live wholesale demand rather than a single appraisal
- Historical results give context, while the live auction determines the current offer
- The process starts at the dedicated Bidbus seller portal
What Changes a BMW 3-Series Dealer Offer?
For this model, the high-impact details are not generic checkboxes. Dealers evaluate the exact build, its mechanical risk, and how easily that version can be retailed.
- Configuration: 320i, 328i, 330i, 335i, 340i, M340i, 330e and other non-M3 configurations represented under the 3-Series label can belong to different buyer and price segments.
- Powertrain: Turbocharged four- and six-cylinder gasoline engines, diesel in selected years, and plug-in-hybrid systems across the covered years. Engine, battery, transmission, and supporting-system history should match the VIN and seller disclosure.
- Drive and capability: Rear-wheel drive or xDrive all-wheel drive, with body style, M Sport equipment, adaptive suspension, and brakes affecting desirability.
- Value retention: Dealers look for complete European-car service, cooling and oil-leak history, smooth transmission or clutch, healthy xDrive system, accurate option list, and unmodified tuning.
- Current demand: BMW dealers distinguish generation, body style, four- versus six-cylinder power, plug-in hybrid, rear-drive versus xDrive, and M Sport specification.
BMW 3-Series Price Patterns by Year and Mileage
The 100 completed auctions cover model years 2002–2026. Vehicles from 2020 or newer accounted for 56 sales and averaged $31,703; the 44 earlier-year sales averaged $10,720.
The under 50,000 miles group contained 36 sales and averaged $36,854. The 50,000–99,999 miles group contained 54 sales and averaged $15,841. The 100,000 miles or more group contained 10 sales and averaged $6,490.
These are descriptive groups, not a pricing formula. Trim, powertrain, drivetrain, condition, title and accident history, options, location, and auction timing remain mixed within every band.
| Model year | Sales | Average sold | Sold-price range | Average bids | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | $53,200 | $40,000–$60,000 | 24.7 | 4,473 |
| 2025 | 3 | $48,833 | $32,300–$57,900 | 43.7 | 16,352 |
| 2024 | 6 | $45,458 | $35,100–$51,000 | 33.7 | 21,326 |
| 2023 | 10 | $35,850 | $27,800–$48,600 | 23.3 | 31,039 |
| 2022 | 7 | $28,457 | $17,300–$42,000 | 21.3 | 46,288 |
| 2021 | 13 | $24,969 | $19,000–$38,800 | 23 | 52,756 |
| 2020 | 14 | $22,443 | $12,200–$38,700 | 22.7 | 67,045 |
| 2019 | 8 | $16,713 | $13,000–$20,900 | 27.6 | 67,381 |
| 2018 | 8 | $15,925 | $10,500–$26,100 | 13.9 | 79,917 |
| 2017 | 6 | $10,800 | $7,300–$17,700 | 21.7 | 83,987 |
| 2016 | 2 | $9,050 | $6,100–$12,000 | 26.5 | 87,946 |
| 2015 | 4 | $6,850 | $5,000–$9,800 | 5.8 | 104,348 |
| 2014 | 5 | $9,160 | $4,300–$13,900 | 27 | 89,984 |
| 2013 | 5 | $5,960 | $3,200–$9,000 | 15.8 | 83,346 |
| 2011 | 2 | $5,200 | $5,200 | 28.5 | 93,659 |
| 2009 | 2 | $3,800 | $2,600–$5,000 | 10 | 106,086 |
| 2002 | 2 | $3,350 | $2,700–$4,000 | 16 | 100,217 |
BMW 3-Series Selling FAQ
Where did BMW 3-Series sale prices cluster in the Bidbus sample?
Across 100 completed auctions, the median sold price was $19,450. The middle 50% of results ran from $11,375 to $31,900, while the full historical range was $2,600 to $60,000. These are past results, not a guaranteed offer.
Which BMW 3-Series configurations can change dealer demand?
Common distinctions across the covered years include 320i, 328i, 330i, 335i, 340i, M340i, 330e and other non-M3 configurations represented under the 3-Series label. Dealers also verify Turbocharged four- and six-cylinder gasoline engines, diesel in selected years, and plug-in-hybrid systems across the covered years and compare equipment rather than valuing every 3-Series as the same vehicle.
How do generation, body style, engine, xDrive, M Sport equipment, and service affect a BMW 3-Series offer?
They influence capability, operating cost, reconditioning risk, and the retail audience. For this model, dealers pay particular attention to rear-wheel drive or xDrive all-wheel drive, with body style, M Sport equipment, adaptive suspension, and brakes affecting desirability; they also look for complete European-car service, cooling and oil-leak history, smooth transmission or clutch, healthy xDrive system, accurate option list, and unmodified tuning.
What do the year and mileage bands show for BMW 3-Series?
In this historical sample, vehicles from 2020 or newer accounted for 56 sales and averaged $31,703; the 44 earlier-year sales averaged $10,720. The under 50,000 miles group contained 36 sales and averaged $36,854. The 50,000–99,999 miles group contained 54 sales and averaged $15,841. The 100,000 miles or more group contained 10 sales and averaged $6,490. These group averages describe the sample and do not isolate condition, trim, powertrain, or other variables.
Why should a BMW 3-Series seller provide the VIN build sheet?
The 3-Series badge covers many engines, body styles, drivetrains, packages, seats, lighting, audio, and chassis options. A VIN build sheet helps dealers identify the exact configuration without confusing it with an M3.
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