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1996 BMW Z3 Roadster

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 22, 2026.

$7,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $6,700, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1996
Make and model
BMW Z3
Generation
Z3 (1996 to 2002)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
4USCH7329TLB73656
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 234 comparable sales, 11% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,425 to $14,475
Median$10,450
Sales behind it234Likely

From 234 sales of the BMW Z3 (1996 to 2002) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,425 and $14,475.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1996 BMW Z3 1.9Bring a Trailer, May 20, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 20, 2026$6,200
1996 BMW Z3 1.9i RoadsterCars & Bids, Aug. 7, 2025Cars & BidsAug. 7, 2025$6,600
1996 BMW Z3 1.9Bring a Trailer, Dec. 15, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 15, 2024$8,507
1996 BMW Z3 1.9Bring a Trailer, Nov. 29, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 29, 2024$6,800
1996 BMW Z3 1.9i RoadsterCars & Bids, Oct. 1, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 1, 2026$4,700
1997 BMW Z3 2.8Bring a Trailer, July 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 15, 2026$11,000
1997 BMW Z3 1.9i Roadster from "Christy"Cars & Bids, July 8, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 8, 2026$12,855
One-Family-Owned 1996 BMW Z3 1.9 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 15, 2026$7,719