2021 BMW M3 Competition
WBS33AY02MFL42088
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 19 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 3, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($73,245)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $73,245 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBS33AY02MFL42088Full 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 19 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 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 2021 BMW M3 has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.
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SEAT BELTSBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive)…NHTSA campaign 21V554000
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li…NHTSA campaign 21V062000
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SEAT BELTSBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M3, and 330e xDrive vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V298000
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 2021 BMW M3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 BMW M3 over the last 6 months — the market softened $444 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $67,990 |
| May 2026 | $67,264 |
| June 2026 | $67,500 |
| July 2026 | $70,336 |
| August 2026 | $68,078 |
| September 2026 | $67,546 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 BMW M3 Competition (this car) | $73,245 | 19 | — |
| 2022 Toyota Corolla | $18,392 | 24 | −$54,853 |
| 2023 Honda Accord | $23,942 | 24 | −$49,303 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | $22,451 | 18 | −$50,794 |
| 2023 Hyundai Sonata | $23,892 | 17 | −$49,353 |
| 2022 Dodge Charger | $25,994 | 17 | −$47,251 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1996–presentWhat 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 | 210 | $100,145 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 87 | $95,083 | 95% | 4,631 mi |
| 2025 | 115 | $89,988 | 90% | 13,104 mi |
| 2024 | 127 | $86,185 | 86% | 17,663 mi |
| 2023 | 111 | $82,944 | 83% | 26,104 mi |
| 2022 | 59 | $75,890 | 76% | 31,009 mi |
| 2021 | 49 | $69,700 | 70% | 37,341 mi |
| 2018 | 98 | $55,894 | 56% | 59,048 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
