Valuation Estimate

1986 BMW 3 Series Value

Updated November 2026 · Based on asking prices from past and current listings

Estimated value range High confidence
$10,270 – $20,220

Median market value: $14,495 · Average: $18,029

Sample size
40
Past listings
37
Active listings
3
Year window
±2 years

What the range means

$10,270 - Low end

Driver-quality cars with paint, trim, or mechanical work needed. 25th percentile of comparable asking prices: what survivors with deferred maintenance are listed for.

$14,495 - Median

Solid driver-condition examples with documented maintenance. The middle of the market, where most cars are priced.

$20,220 - High end

Concours-quality, numbers-matching, documented provenance. 75th percentile: what well-sorted, restored examples are listed for.

Similar past listings

Vehicle Last Asking Price
1987 BMW 3 Series $14,995
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1987 BMW 3 Series $35,995
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1987 BMW 3 Series $19,495
1988 BMW 3 Series $22,995
1988 BMW 3 Series $12,995
1988 BMW 3 Series $15,995
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