This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $9,500 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$169

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $950 down

Amount financed

$8,550

Total interest

$1,590

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 WBAWB73528P157047

Trim

Engine

3.0L · V6

Horsepower

300

Body

Coupe

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2008

Made by

BMW AG

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 BMW 3 Series likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $8,300

Insurance $5,950

Maintenance & repairs $10,500

Total, 5 years $24,750

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2008 BMW 3 Series has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover.

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2008 BMW 3 Series Wagon w/SAB

3 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts…

NHTSA campaign 12E029000
AIR BAGS

BMW IS RECALLING 2,350 MY 2008 1-SERIES AND 3- SERIES PASSENGER CARS. INCORRECT CRIMP CONNECTORS MAY HAVE BEEN USED ON THE SIDE AIR BAG AND BELT TENSIONER WIRING.

NHTSA campaign 09V257000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3…

NHTSA campaign 22V119000

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 2008 BMW 3 Series from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.

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
2008 BMW 3 Series I (this car)	$9,500	15	—
2007 Chevrolet Corvette	$29,998	24	+$20,498
2010 Ford Mustang	$19,800	18	+$10,300
2006 Porsche Cayman	$35,400	8	+$25,900
2009 Honda Civic	$7,675	4	−$1,825
2010 Honda Accord	$8,249	4	−$1,251

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
2026	61	$56,690	100%	2,840 mi
2025	12	$38,822	68%	20,029 mi
2023	14	$35,248	62%	36,805 mi
2019	38	$20,175	36%	71,751 mi
2018	12	$17,219	30%	82,174 mi
2016	11	$12,495	22%	100,308 mi
2015	13	$10,950	19%	96,737 mi
2011	10	$8,742	15%	105,131 mi