1996 BMW 3 Series IC Automatic
WBABK8323TET90241
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 5, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($10,445)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $10,445 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBABK8323TET90241Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1996 BMW 3 Series 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 1996 BMW 3 Series has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 06E064000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 06E023000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.NHTSA campaign 06E026000
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 1996 BMW 3 Series from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 31, 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 244 | $57,126 | 100% | 805 mi |
| 2023 | 14 | $35,249 | 62% | 31,088 mi |
| 2019 | 44 | $20,436 | 36% | 72,224 mi |
| 2015 | 10 | $10,570 | 19% | 100,525 mi |
| 2013 | 11 | $9,995 | 17% | 85,950 mi |
| 2011 | 13 | $6,499 | 11% | 115,151 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
