1996 BMW 3 Series
1996 BMW 3 Series sold for a median of $8,000 over the last 12 months, based on 11 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $7,145 and $9,300. 306 currently for sale.
1996 BMW 3 Series against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | $13k | $9.6k–$17k | 25 | 94 |
| 1994 | $16k | $10k–$19k | 22 | 209 |
| 1995 | $6.8k | $5.8k–$9.2k | 27 | 296 |
| 1996 | $9.3k | $7.3k–$13k | 38 | 302 |
| 1997 | $9.1k | $6.7k–$13k | 58 | 337 |
| 1998 | $8.6k | $6.8k–$12k | 54 | 382 |
| 1999 | $8.7k | $6.3k–$12k | 44 | 428 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1996 BMW 3 Series by version
- E36 3 Series
- $9.8k median, 32 sales in 3 years, 284 for sale
- E36/5 3 Series Compact
- $8.1k median, 6 sales in 3 years, 18 for sale
Recent 1996 BMW 3 Series auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | 1996 BMW 328i Touring S52 6-Speed Oct 5, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $19,125 | 117,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 1996 BMW 328i Convertible Aug 28, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $8,000 | 52,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1996 BMW 318ti Aug 21, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $7,999 | 28,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 1996 BMW 328i Convertible Jun 30, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $8,000 | 44,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1996 BMW 328i Convertible Mar 6, 2026, eBay | $840 | 147,924 | eBay |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 1996 BMW 3 Series 328i SE Feb 22, 2026, Car & Classic | $6,830 | 84,318 | Car & Classic |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 1996 BMW 3 Series 318i Convertible Jan 29, 2026, Car & Classic | $2,679 | 111,046 | Car & Classic |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 1996 BMW 328i Sedan Jan 26, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $9,100 | 129,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 11, 2026 | 1996 BMW 328i Convertible Jan 11, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $9,500 | 62,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 1996 BMW 318ti Dec 16, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $7,500 | 65,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 1996 BMW 328i Convertible Nov 12, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $9,600 | 97,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 1996 BMW 318i Convertible Oct 22, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $15,000 | 14,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 11, 2025 | 1996 BMW 328i Touring Oct 11, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $35,000 | 104,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 1996 BMW 328i Convertible Oct 10, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $13,500 | 22,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 1996 BMW 328is Coupe Sep 2, 2025, Cars & Bids | $20,056 | 31,500 | Cars & Bids |
Listings
579 1996 BMW 3 Series vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 306 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 1996 BMW 3 Series cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1996 BMW 3 Series sold for a median of $8,000 across 11 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $7,145 and $9,300. There are 306 currently for sale.
How many 1996 BMW 3 Series listings are for sale right now?
There are 306 1996 BMW 3 Series listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.