1980 BMW 3 Series
1980 BMW 3 Series sold for a median of $12,250 over the last 12 months, based on 6 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $9,750 and $15,500. 11 currently for sale.
1980 BMW 3 Series against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | $4k | $4k–$6.9k | 5 | 5 |
| 1978 | $8.5k | $5.5k–$10k | 9 | 3 |
| 1979 | $9.7k | $7.5k–$24k | 8 | 6 |
| 1980 | $14k | $9k–$43k | 15 | 11 |
| 1981 | $13k | $9.5k–$38k | 13 | 8 |
| 1982 | $14k | $11k–$18k | 12 | 27 |
| 1983 | $9.8k | $7k–$16k | 31 | 28 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1980 BMW 3 Series by version
- E21 3 Series
- $14k median, 15 sales in 3 years, 11 for sale
Recent 1980 BMW 3 Series auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1980 BMW 320i 5-Speed Oct 9, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $10,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 1980 BMW 320iS 5-Speed Jul 30, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $14,000 | 90,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1980 BMW 323i Alpina-Style Jul 2, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $22,500 | 76,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1980 BMW 320i Jun 24, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $9,500 | 205,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 1980 BMW 320i Dec 1, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $6,600 | 68,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 1980 BMW 320i Nov 19, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $16,000 | 47,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 1980 BMW 3 Series 316i Group 5 Tribute Oct 24, 2025, Collecting Cars | $57,385 | 62 | Collecting Cars |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 1980 BMW 320iS Jun 23, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $37,000 | 113,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 1980 BMW 323i Alpina-Modified Oct 28, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $56,500 | 23,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 1980 BMW 3 Series 323i Alpina C1 2.3 Oct 6, 2024, Collecting Cars | $50,142 | – | Collecting Cars |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1980 BMW 320i Jul 6, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $8,500 | 90,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1980 BMW 320i Jun 12, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $8,150 | 108,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 1980 BMW 320i Mar 18, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $5,800 | 202,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 1980 BMW 3 Series E21 320/6 Mar 12, 2024, Car & Classic | $12,047 | 70,600 | Car & Classic |
| Nov 12, 2023 | 1980 BMW 323i Nov 12, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $48,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
61 1980 BMW 3 Series vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 11 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1980 BMW 3 Series cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1980 BMW 3 Series sold for a median of $12,250 across 6 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $9,750 and $15,500. There are 11 currently for sale.
How many 1980 BMW 3 Series listings are for sale right now?
There are 11 1980 BMW 3 Series listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.