1997 BMW M3
WBSCD0327VEE10184
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· $3,750 below typical price
Scottsdale, AZ
This 1997 BMW M3 is listed at $12,998 with 117,231 miles in Scottsdale, AZ.
Sold by House of Cars Arizona
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- Mon–Thu
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Fri
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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1997 BMW M3
VIN WBSCD0327VEE10184
Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 10, 2026This vehicle: $12,998 — below the market range (typical price $16,748)
Asking $12,998 · typical market price $16,748 · based on 4 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $3,000 (−18.8%) over 59 days.
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN WBSCD0327VEE10184, spanning 59 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House of Cars Arizona | Scottsdale, AZ 85257 | $12,998 | 117,231 mi | 2026-08-06 | 5 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House of Cars Arizona | Scottsdale, AZ 85257 | $15,998 | 117,231 mi | 2026-08-05 | 17 d ago |
| Ramos Motors | Fontana, CA 92335 | $24,495 | 117,159 mi | 2025-12-28 | 212 d ago |
| BMW of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI 96813 | $14,995 | 96,305 mi | 2021-03-22 | 2020 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBSCD0327VEE10184Full 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 softened $2,206 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | $21,451 |
| September 2026 | $19,990 |
| October 2026 | $19,245 |
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 | 253 | $103,050 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 99 | $96,800 | 94% | 4,603 mi |
| 2025 | 155 | $89,995 | 87% | 13,926 mi |
| 2024 | 153 | $87,167 | 85% | 19,731 mi |
| 2023 | 139 | $82,500 | 80% | 26,705 mi |
| 2022 | 85 | $72,487 | 70% | 36,828 mi |
| 2021 | 61 | $71,314 | 69% | 39,038 mi |
| 2018 | 121 | $54,883 | 53% | 58,431 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
