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1989 BMW M3

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Oct. 24, 2026.

$59,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $54,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
BMW M3
Generation
E30 M3
Version
M3 Coupe (US)
Gearbox
Manual

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 58 comparable sales, 2% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$55,139 to $83,750
Median$64,750
Sales behind it58Likely

From 58 sales of the BMW M3 Coupe (US) (E30 M3) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $55,139 and $83,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1989 BMW M3Mecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$54,000
1989 BMW M3Cars & Bids, Sept. 21, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 21, 2026$43,500
1989 BMW M3Bring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2026$75,500
1989 BMW M3Bring a Trailer, July 14, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 14, 2026$93,700
1989 BMW M3Bring a Trailer, June 21, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 21, 2025$57,777
1989 BMW M3Bring a Trailer, June 6, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 6, 2025$46,000
1989 BMW M3Bring a Trailer, May 22, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 22, 2025$60,500
1990 BMW M3Bring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2026$111,000

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
June 21, 2025SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$57,777
Oct. 24, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$59,400