1997 BMW M3
WBSCD0320VEE11287
No longer listed since around Jul 18, 2024
- Last asking price
- $17,755
- Odometer
- 138 mi
- On the market
- 43 days
The date is when the listing came down — the final sale price isn't public. Prices further down describe the market for this build, not this car.
Last listed by 1st Auto Gallery
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Market price range
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Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | $17,755 | 138 mi | 2024-06-05 | 821 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBSCD0320VEE11287Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1997 BMW M3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1997 BMW M3 has 2 recall campaigns as of October 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
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AIR BAGSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH A SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM CONSISTING OF DOOR-MOUNTED THORAX AIR BAGS (REAR DOOR AIR BAGS ARE OPTIONAL), A…NHTSA campaign 99V063001
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING.NHTSA campaign 97V131000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1997 BMW M3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 8, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1997 BMW M3 over the last 3 months — the market firmed $1,048 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | $21,451 |
| September 2026 | $19,990 |
| October 2026 | $22,499 |
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 249 | $104,339 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 96 | $97,038 | 93% | 4,890 mi |
| 2025 | 152 | $89,995 | 86% | 15,292 mi |
| 2024 | 167 | $86,718 | 83% | 19,483 mi |
| 2023 | 172 | $82,543 | 79% | 26,630 mi |
| 2022 | 91 | $72,200 | 69% | 35,622 mi |
| 2021 | 69 | $69,995 | 67% | 37,876 mi |
| 2018 | 147 | $53,991 | 52% | 59,566 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.









