1988 BMW 3 Series
1988 BMW 3 Series sold for a median of $16,300 over the last 12 months, based on 33 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $12,650 and $20,000. 149 currently for sale.
1988 BMW 3 Series against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | $13k | $8.1k–$20k | 25 | 59 |
| 1986 | $15k | $8.6k–$20k | 40 | 99 |
| 1987 | $15k | $11k–$22k | 94 | 201 |
| 1988 | $14k | $9.5k–$20k | 80 | 146 |
| 1989 | $16k | $11k–$22k | 127 | 179 |
| 1990 | $16k | $11k–$24k | 120 | 117 |
| 1991 | $16k | $11k–$23k | 122 | 172 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1988 BMW 3 Series by version
- E30 3 Series
- $14k median, 80 sales in 3 years, 145 for sale
Recent 1988 BMW 3 Series auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1988 BMW 325i Touring Oct 21, 2026, Car & Classic | $13,385 | 111,519 | Car & Classic |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1988 BMW 325is Coupe Oct 20, 2026, Cars & Bids | $25,000 | 240,700 | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 1988 BMW 325i Convertible Oct 7, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $8,477 | 82,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 1988 BMW 325is Coupe LS3 V8 Swap Oct 1, 2026, Cars & Bids | $22,500 | – | Cars & Bids |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 1988 BMW 320i Touring Sep 30, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $18,000 | 165,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 1988 BMW 325i Convertible 5-Speed Sep 26, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $16,750 | 93,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1988 BMW 325i Convertible 5-Speed Sep 25, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $4,325 | 214,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1988 BMW 325i Convertible Sep 22, 2026, Cars & Bids | $6,400 | – | Cars & Bids |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 1988 BMW 325is 5-Speed Aug 26, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $27,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1988 BMW 325i Convertible 5-Speed Aug 20, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $15,750 | 59,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1988 BMW 325 Super ETA Coupe 5-Speed Aug 20, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $15,500 | 98,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 1988 BMW 325i Convertible Aug 17, 2026, Cars & Bids | $16,300 | 81,900 | Cars & Bids |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1988 BMW 325i Touring Aug 12, 2026, Cars & Bids | $19,500 | 145,900 | Cars & Bids |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 1988 BMW 320i Convertible E30 Aug 5, 2026, Car & Classic | $13,385 | 103,294 | Car & Classic |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 1988 BMW 325i Convertible 5-Speed Jul 23, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $9,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
542 1988 BMW 3 Series vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 149 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 1988 BMW 3 Series cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1988 BMW 3 Series sold for a median of $16,300 across 33 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $12,650 and $20,000. There are 149 currently for sale.
How many 1988 BMW 3 Series listings are for sale right now?
There are 149 1988 BMW 3 Series listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.