1997 BMW M3
WBSCD0329VEE11658
GOOD DEAL
· $925 below typical price
Milwaukie, OR
This 1997 BMW M3 is listed at $14,995 with 216,346 miles in Milwaukie, OR.
Sold by Lot 99
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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 13, 2026This vehicle: $14,995 — $925 below the typical market price ($15,920)
Asking $14,995 · typical market price $15,920 · based on 4 comparable same-build listings.
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Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 99 | Milwaukie, OR 97267 | $14,995 | 216,346 mi | 2026-10-13 | 13 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBSCD0329VEE11658Full 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 $1,461 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | $21,451 |
| September 2026 | $19,990 |
| October 2026 | $19,990 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 BMW M3 (this car) | $14,995 | 4 | — |
| 1997 Toyota Camry | $3,899 | 5 | −$11,096 |
| 1997 Ford Taurus | $2,122 | 2 | −$12,873 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 221 | $104,075 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 79 | $96,995 | 93% | 4,707 mi |
| 2025 | 135 | $89,889 | 86% | 14,483 mi |
| 2024 | 136 | $86,868 | 83% | 21,127 mi |
| 2023 | 121 | $82,991 | 80% | 26,015 mi |
| 2022 | 75 | $72,200 | 69% | 36,278 mi |
| 2021 | 48 | $71,345 | 69% | 39,843 mi |
| 2018 | 111 | $54,388 | 52% | 58,970 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
