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Single-Family-Owned 1988 BMW 325 Coupe

Sold at Bring a Trailer on July 30, 2025.

$8,712Confirmed

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)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WBAAB6407J4321150
Title
Clean
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 361 comparable sales, 21% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$10,500 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 $10,500 and $22,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1988 BMW 325i ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 7, 2026$8,477
1988 BMW 325i CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, April 16, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 16, 2026$11,500
1988 BMW 325i ConvertibleMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$8,900
1988 BMW 325i ConvertibleCars & Bids, March 11, 2026Cars & BidsMarch 11, 2026$5,700
21-Years-Owned 1988 BMW 325i ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 27, 2025$7,200
27-Years-Owned 1988 BMW 325i ConvertibleBring a Trailer, May 28, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 28, 2025$9,999
1988 BMW 325i ConvertibleBring a Trailer, April 27, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 27, 2025$7,700
1988 BMW 325is Coupe S54 3.2L I6 SwapCars & Bids, Nov. 5, 2026Cars & BidsNov. 5, 2026$30,000

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Aug. 29, 2024Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$8,500 high bid
Oct. 21, 2024Did not sellPCARMARKETPCARMARKET72,079$1,000 high bid
July 30, 2025Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$8,712