1983 BMW 3 Series
1983 BMW 3 Series sold for a median of $10,750 over the last 12 months, based on 16 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $6,800 and $16,000. 25 currently for sale.
1983 BMW 3 Series against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1985 | $13k | $8.1k–$20k | 24 | 60 |
| 1986 | $15k | $8.6k–$20k | 40 | 96 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1983 BMW 3 Series by version
- E21 3 Series
- $9.8k median, 29 sales in 3 years, 21 for sale
- E30 3 Series
- $13k median, 3 sales in 3 years, 4 for sale
Recent 1983 BMW 3 Series auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | 1983 BMW 320i 5-Speed Sep 8, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $6,500 | 91,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 1983 BMW 320i Aug 26, 2026, Cars & Bids | $9,000 | 162,400 | Cars & Bids |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1983 BMW 320i 5-Speed Aug 18, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $4,200 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1983 BMW 320i 5-Speed Jul 27, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $4,703 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1983 BMW 320iS Jul 1, 2026, Cars & Bids | $15,500 | 144,700 | Cars & Bids |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 1983 BMW 320iS Jun 8, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $15,500 | 191,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 31, 2026 | 1983 BMW 320iS 5-Speed May 31, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $8,618 | 91,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 15, 2026 | 1983 BMW 3 Series E30 316 May 15, 2026, Car & Classic | $8,170 | 40,332 | Car & Classic |
| May 8, 2026 | 1983 BMW 320i May 8, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $14,250 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 1983 BMW 320i Apr 5, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $19,000 | 54,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 1983 BMW 320iS Mar 24, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $37,000 | 92,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 1983 BMW 320i Mar 19, 2026, Cars & Bids | $12,500 | 156,000 | Cars & Bids |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 1983 BMW 320i Feb 20, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $4,000 | 107,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 1983 BMW E21 3-Series 320i Jan 25, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $35,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 1983 BMW 320i Dec 16, 2025, PCARMARKET | $17,500 | 47,380 | PCARMARKET |
Listings
129 1983 BMW 3 Series vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 25 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 1983 BMW 3 Series cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1983 BMW 3 Series sold for a median of $10,750 across 16 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $6,800 and $16,000. There are 25 currently for sale.
How many 1983 BMW 3 Series listings are for sale right now?
There are 25 1983 BMW 3 Series listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.