Misallocation

Modified 1988 BMW 325is 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 26, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$27,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1988
Make and model
BMW 3 Series
Generation
3 Series (1984 to 1991)
VIN
WBAAA1305J8252605
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 361 comparable sales, 22% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,300 to $22,500
Median$15,500
Sales behind it361Likely

From 361 sales of the BMW 3 Series (1984 to 1991) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,300 and $22,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1988 BMW 325is Coupe S54 3.2L I6 SwapCars & Bids, Nov. 5, 2026Cars & BidsNov. 5, 2026$30,000
1988 BMW 325is CoupeCars & Bids, Oct. 20, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 20, 2026$25,000
1988 BMW 325i ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 7, 2026$8,477
1988 BMW 325is Coupe LS3 V8 SwapCars & Bids, Oct. 1, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 1, 2026$22,500
Euro 1988 BMW 320i Touring 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 30, 2026$18,000
1988 BMW 325i Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 26, 2026$16,750
1988 BMW 325i Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 25, 2026$4,325
1988 BMW 325i ConvertibleCars & Bids, Sept. 22, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 22, 2026$6,400

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
May 7, 2023SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$25,575
Aug. 26, 2026Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$27,500