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1996 BMW 318i Convertible

Sold at Cars & Bids on June 27, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$5,100Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1996
Make and model
BMW 3 Series
Generation
3 Series (1992 to 1999)
Miles shown
89,400
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WBABH7322TEY00259
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 131 comparable sales, 34% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,850 to $14,250
Median$9,450
Sales behind it131Likely

From 131 sales of the BMW 3 Series (1992 to 1999) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,850 and $14,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
S52-Powered RHD 1996 BMW 328i Touring 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 5, 2026$18,250
S54-Powered, Euro 1996 BMW 328i Touring 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 11, 2025$35,000
1996 BMW 328i Sedan 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 8, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 8, 2025$13,866
1996 BMW 318ti 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 4, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 4, 2025$4,300
1995 BMW 325is Coupe 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 8, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 8, 2026$12,800
Japanese-Market 1996 BMW 318tiBring a Trailer, Aug. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 21, 2026$7,999
US M3-Swapped 1995 BMW 320i Touring 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 14, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 14, 2026$17,000
Supercharged S52-Powered 1995 BMW 320i Touring 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 13, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 13, 2026$35,330