1986 BMW 3 Series
1986 BMW 3 Series sold for a median of $16,500 over the last 12 months, based on 13 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $10,450 and $24,514. 98 currently for sale.
1986 BMW 3 Series against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | $10k | $7k–$16k | 32 | 26 |
| 1984 | $10k | $7.2k–$16k | 17 | 49 |
| 1985 | $13k | $8.1k–$20k | 24 | 60 |
| 1986 | $15k | $8.6k–$20k | 40 | 97 |
| 1987 | $15k | $11k–$22k | 94 | 201 |
| 1988 | $14k | $9.6k–$20k | 81 | 148 |
| 1989 | $16k | $11k–$22k | 127 | 173 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1986 BMW 3 Series by version
- E30 3 Series
- $15k median, 40 sales in 3 years, 97 for sale
Recent 1986 BMW 3 Series auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1986 BMW 325iX Oct 19, 2026, Collecting Cars | $24,514 | 20,195 | Collecting Cars |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1986 BMW 3 Series Hartge H35-24 Aug 27, 2026, Collecting Cars | $98,612 | 52,230 | Collecting Cars |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1986 BMW 325i Cabriolet E30 Aug 27, 2026, Car & Classic | $13,506 | 146,030 | Car & Classic |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 1986 BMW 325e EV Conversion Jul 20, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $25,000 | 900 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 1986 BMW 325e Coupe Jul 7, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $8,600 | 144,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1986 BMW 325es Jun 24, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $15,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1986 BMW 325i Sedan Apr 28, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $23,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 1986 BMW 325e Coupe Apr 6, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $16,500 | 66,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 1986 BMW 325e Sedan Mar 24, 2026, Cars & Bids | $6,155 | 194,800 | Cars & Bids |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 1986 BMW 325i Jan 26, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $29,700 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 1986 BMW 325E Jan 19, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $10,450 | 65,739 | Barrett-Jackson |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 1986 BMW 3 Series 325i Sport - M-Technic Pack I Nov 19, 2025, Collecting Cars | $19,639 | 106,816 | Collecting Cars |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 1986 BMW 325e Sedan Nov 2, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $8,750 | 139,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 1986 BMW 325es Oct 10, 2025, eBay | $9,300 | 131,900 | eBay |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 1986 BMW 325es Sep 28, 2025, eBay | $7,500 | 286,999 | eBay |
Listings
259 1986 BMW 3 Series vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 98 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 1986 BMW 3 Series cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1986 BMW 3 Series sold for a median of $16,500 across 13 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $10,450 and $24,514. There are 98 currently for sale.
How many 1986 BMW 3 Series listings are for sale right now?
There are 98 1986 BMW 3 Series listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.