1998 BMW M3
WBSBK0331WEC38679
No longer listed since around Dec 25, 2025
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.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBSBK0331WEC38679Full 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 1998 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 1998 BMW M3 has 1 recall campaign as of September 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
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 1998 BMW M3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 29, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1998 BMW M3 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $5,402 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | $18,498 |
| March 2026 | $17,448 |
| July 2026 | $18,050 |
| August 2026 | $25,349 |
| September 2026 | $30,647 |
| October 2026 | $23,900 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 BMW M3 (this car) | $12,000 | 9 | — |
| 1997 Jaguar XK8 | $18,243 | 2 | +$6,243 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | $20,083 | 2 | +$8,083 |
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 | 305 | $104,000 | 100% | 612 mi |
| 2026 | 90 | $96,852 | 93% | 6,104 mi |
| 2025 | 149 | $89,611 | 86% | 15,891 mi |
| 2024 | 165 | $86,667 | 83% | 19,223 mi |
| 2023 | 150 | $81,999 | 79% | 27,855 mi |
| 2022 | 85 | $71,850 | 69% | 39,235 mi |
| 2021 | 56 | $69,726 | 67% | 36,954 mi |
| 2018 | 131 | $53,995 | 52% | 58,638 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
