1997 BMW M3
WBSCD9328VEE05578
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Last listed by Atlantic Auto Exchange
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Market price range
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1997 BMW M3 for sale near DurhamNC
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Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Auto Exchange | Durham, NC 27705 | $21,495 | 154,000 mi | 2022-02-23 | 1652 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBSCD9328VEE05578Full 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 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
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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 September 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 218 | $100,582 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 96 | $95,768 | 95% | 4,348 mi |
| 2025 | 112 | $91,304 | 91% | 12,525 mi |
| 2024 | 110 | $86,996 | 86% | 17,140 mi |
| 2023 | 90 | $83,061 | 83% | 25,702 mi |
| 2022 | 72 | $74,248 | 74% | 33,739 mi |
| 2021 | 43 | $69,988 | 70% | 34,456 mi |
| 2018 | 98 | $56,099 | 56% | 59,771 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
