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Old Cars DataBMWE30 M31989 valuation

How much is a 1989 BMW E30 M3 worth?

Median auction price from 2 recent 1989 sales, drawn from completed results over the last 12 months.

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Price reference

$142,350 median auction price

The midpoint of completed 1989 BMW E30 M3 auction results from the trailing 12 months.

$93,700

low sale

$191,000

high sale

2

auction sales

1989

model year

2 auction sales

Completed sales, not listing estimates

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Direct answer

What a 1989 BMW E30 M3 sells for

A 1989 BMW E30 M3 typically sells for about $142,350 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $93,700 to $191,000 based on 2 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

1989 overview

The 1989 BMW E30 M3 represents a specific production year with 2 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year commands a premium of 104% above the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $142,350 places it relative to the broader BMW E30 M3 market average of $69,835. Values for this year range from $93,700 to $191,000, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.

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Latest results

Recent auctions

The most recent completed 1989 BMW E30 M3 auctions across all tracked sources.

PriceYearMileageAuction houseLocationDateStatusLink
  • $93,700198976,000 miBring a TrailerDoylestown, PAJul 14, 2026Sold
  • $191,000198924,000 miBring a TrailerLos Angeles, CAJun 9, 2026Sold
  • $54,0001989130,000 miBring a TrailerFullerton, CAJan 21, 2026Reserve Not Met
  • $246,40019890 miRM Sotheby'sMonterey, CAAug 17, 2024Sold
  • $190,40019890 miRM Sotheby'sCoral Gables, FLMar 2, 2024Sold
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Reference notes

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A 1989 BMW E30 M3 typically sells for about $142,350 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $93,700 to $191,000 based on 2 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.