1997 BMW 3 Series
1997 BMW 3 Series sold for a median of $9,261 over the last 12 months, based on 8 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $7,250 and $13,750. 343 currently for sale.
1997 BMW 3 Series against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2000 | $8.2k | $5.5k–$13k | 43 | 645 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1997 BMW 3 Series by version
- E36 3 Series
- $9.9k median, 46 sales in 3 years, 313 for sale
- E36/5 3 Series Compact
- $8.8k median, 12 sales in 3 years, 21 for sale
Recent 1997 BMW 3 Series auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | 1997 BMW 328i Sport Sep 23, 2026, Car & Classic | $8,571 | 120,000 | Car & Classic |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1997 BMW 328i Convertible Sep 12, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $15,055 | 22,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 26, 2026 | 1997 BMW 328i M Sport Coupe May 26, 2026, Car & Classic | $13,393 | 37,000 | Car & Classic |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1997 BMW 320i Touring Apr 28, 2026, Cars & Bids | $8,000 | 99,200 | Cars & Bids |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1997 BMW 328i Convertible Apr 23, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $10,000 | 66,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1997 BMW 328i Convertible Apr 9, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $4,999 | 144,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 28, 2026 | 1997 BMW 3 Series 318i Convertible Mar 28, 2026, Car & Classic | $3,080 | 53,390 | Car & Classic |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 1997 BMW 316i Touring Jan 21, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $42,554 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 1997 BMW 316i M Sport Oct 17, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $8,426 | 91,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 1997 BMW 328i Convertible Aug 29, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $12,000 | 51,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 13, 2025 | 1997 BMW 328i Convertible Jul 13, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $12,750 | 13,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1998 BMW 320i Touring Jun 16, 2025, Cars & Bids | $6,800 | 152,000 | Cars & Bids |
| May 22, 2025 | 1997 BMW 323ti May 22, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $9,100 | 103,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1997 BMW 328i Coupe Apr 17, 2025, Car & Classic | $10,045 | 66,045 | Car & Classic |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 1997 BMW 328i Convertible Apr 4, 2025, Cars & Bids | $7,000 | 154,200 | Cars & Bids |
Listings
705 1997 BMW 3 Series vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 343 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 1997 BMW 3 Series cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1997 BMW 3 Series sold for a median of $9,261 across 8 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $7,250 and $13,750. There are 343 currently for sale.
How many 1997 BMW 3 Series listings are for sale right now?
There are 343 1997 BMW 3 Series listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.