Median auction price from 22 recent 1988 sales, drawn from completed results over the last 12 months.
Price reference
The midpoint of completed 1988 BMW 3-Series auction results from the trailing 12 months.
$5,700
low sale
$60,500
high sale
22
auction sales
1988
model year
22 auction sales
Completed sales, not listing estimates
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Direct answer
A 1988 BMW 3-Series typically sells for about $17,375 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $5,700 to $60,500 based on 22 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.
Old Cars Data estimates market value from completed auction results. Private-party sales, dealer asking prices, taxes, fees, and undocumented condition details are not included unless they appear in source data.
Overview
The 1988 BMW 3-Series represents a specific production year with 22 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year commands a premium of 26% above the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $17,375 places it relative to the broader BMW 3-Series market average of $13,800. Values for this year range from $5,700 to $60,500, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.
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Latest results
The most recent completed 1988 BMW 3-Series auctions across all tracked sources.
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Reference notes
A 1988 BMW 3-Series typically sells for about $17,375 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $5,700 to $60,500 based on 22 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.