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1997 BMW M3 Sedan 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Sept. 26, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$11,845Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1997
Make and model
BMW M3
Generation
E36 M3
Version
M3 Sedan (US)
VIN
WBSCD9320VEE05431
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)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 49 comparable sales, 25% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$14,850 to $26,500
Median$20,080
Sales behind it49Likely

From 49 sales of the BMW M3 Sedan (US) (E36 M3) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $14,850 and $26,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1997 BMW M3 SedanCars & Bids, Oct. 30, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 30, 2026$9,322
1997 BMW M3 Sedan 5-Speed IndividualBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2026$27,250
1997 BMW M3 SedanduPont REGISTRY Live, Sept. 29, 2026duPont REGISTRY LiveSept. 29, 2026$64,000
1997 BMW M3 Sedan 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 29, 2026$35,750
1997 BMW Dinan M3 SedanCars & Bids, Sept. 18, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 18, 2026$13,200
1997 BMW M3 SedanCars & Bids, July 28, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 28, 2026$12,200
1997 BMW M3 Sedan LS1 SwapCars & Bids, July 24, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 24, 2026$28,500
Supercharged 1997 BMW M3 Sedan 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 13, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 13, 2026$41,000