1981 BMW 3 Series
1981 BMW 3 Series sold for a median of $9,911 over the last 12 months, based on 5 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $6,400 and $36,000. 10 currently for sale.
1981 BMW 3 Series against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | $8.1k | $4.9k–$9.8k | 10 | 3 |
| 1979 | $9.7k | $7.5k–$24k | 8 | 8 |
| 1980 | $14k | $9k–$43k | 15 | 11 |
| 1981 | $9.9k | $9.5k–$36k | 14 | 10 |
| 1982 | $14k | $11k–$18k | 12 | 25 |
| 1983 | $10k | $7k–$16k | 32 | 25 |
| 1984 | $10k | $7.2k–$16k | 17 | 50 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1981 BMW 3 Series by version
- E21 3 Series
- $9.9k median, 14 sales in 3 years, 10 for sale
Recent 1981 BMW 3 Series auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | 1981 BMW 323i Baur TC 4-Speed Aug 29, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $6,400 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 1981 BMW 320i Jun 12, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $36,000 | 29,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 18, 2026 | 1981 BMW 323i May 18, 2026, Broad Arrow | $74,034 | 586 | Broad Arrow |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 1981 BMW 320i Mar 5, 2026, eBay | $630 | 135,725 | eBay |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 1981 BMW 320 Baur Cabriolet E21 Jan 6, 2026, Car & Classic | $9,911 | 107,467 | Car & Classic |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 1981 BMW 320iS Sep 10, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $42,000 | 28,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 1981 BMW 3 Series 323i Jan 26, 2025, Collecting Cars | $16,254 | 109,032 | Collecting Cars |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1981 BMW 320i Sep 21, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $4,320 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 1981 BMW 320i Apr 28, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $9,500 | 54,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 22, 2024 | 1981 BMW 320iS Apr 22, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $9,666 | 285,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 1981 BMW 3 Series 320i Alpina C1 Replica Apr 5, 2024, Collecting Cars | $32,812 | 35,516 | Collecting Cars |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 1981 BMW 323i 5-Speed Apr 4, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $48,000 | 39,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 1981 BMW 3 Series 320i Feb 14, 2024, Cars & Bids | $9,500 | 160,200 | Cars & Bids |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1981 BMW 323i Baur TC Jul 26, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $38,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 9, 2022 | 1981 BMW 3 Series 323i Alpina C1 Replica Dec 9, 2022, Collecting Cars | $19,821 | 84,991 | Collecting Cars |
Listings
73 1981 BMW 3 Series vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 10 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 1981 BMW 3 Series cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1981 BMW 3 Series sold for a median of $9,911 across 5 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $6,400 and $36,000. There are 10 currently for sale.
How many 1981 BMW 3 Series listings are for sale right now?
There are 10 1981 BMW 3 Series listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.