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Old Cars DataBMWR Series1980 valuation

How much is a 1980 BMW R Series worth?

Median auction price from 1 recent 1980 sale, drawn from completed results over the last 12 months.

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Price reference

$7,950 median auction price

The midpoint of completed 1980 BMW R Series auction results from the trailing 12 months.

$7,950

low sale

$7,950

high sale

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auction sales

1980

model year

1 auction sale

Completed sales, not listing estimates

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Direct answer

What a 1980 BMW R Series sells for

A 1980 BMW R Series typically sells for about $7,950 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $7,950 to $7,950 based on 1 year-specific sale 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

1980 overview

The 1980 BMW R Series represents a specific production year with 1 documented auction sale in the past 12 months. This year sits 1% below the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $7,950 places it relative to the broader BMW R Series market average of $8,000. Values for this year range from $7,950 to $7,950, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.

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Latest results

Recent auctions

The most recent completed 1980 BMW R Series auctions across all tracked sources.

PriceYearMileageAuction houseLocationDateStatusLink
  • $7,950198077,000 miBring a TrailerAsheville, NCJan 23, 2026Sold
  • $3,700198041,000 miBring a TrailerRichardson, TXMar 21, 2025Sold
  • $11,7501980115 miBring a TrailerBrooklyn, NYSep 27, 2023Sold
  • $6,70019800 miBring a TrailerLos Angeles, CAMar 22, 2021Sold
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Reference notes

Frequently asked questions.

A 1980 BMW R Series typically sells for about $7,950 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $7,950 to $7,950 based on 1 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.