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2005 BMW 330Ci Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on April 13, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$6,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $5,600, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
2005
Make and model
BMW 3 Series
Generation
3 Series (1999 to 2006)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WBABW53465PL49288
Condition
Good (3)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

Below the middle half of 500 comparable sales, 27% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,100 to $14,000
Median$9,825
Sales behind it500Likely

From 500 sales of the BMW 3 Series (1999 to 2006) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,100 and $14,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2005 BMW 330Ci ZHP CoupeCars & Bids, Oct. 26, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 26, 2026$6,827
2005 BMW 330Ci ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 15, 2026$5,250
2005 BMW 330i SedanBring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2026$4,830
2005 BMW 330i ZHP SedanBring a Trailer, Aug. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 10, 2026$6,700
2005 BMW 330i SedanCars & Bids, June 17, 2026Cars & BidsJune 17, 2026$8,500
2005 BMW 330Ci ConvertibleBring a Trailer, June 13, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 13, 2026$10,350
2005 BMW 325Ci ConvertibleBring a Trailer, June 10, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 10, 2026$7,125
2005 BMW 330Ci ConvertibleBring a Trailer, April 14, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 14, 2026$8,300

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 13, 2023Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$6,600
Nov. 18, 2023SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$7,500
Sept. 15, 2026SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer199,000$5,250