2001 BMW M3

VIN WBSCL93401LJ80161
Typical market price
$44,990
9 comparable listings

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Market price range

Based on 9 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 4, 2026
Below market
$29,591
Typical price
$44,990
Above market
$61,540

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Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($44,990)

This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $44,990 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$802
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $4,499 down
Amount financed
$40,491
Total interest
$7,629

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 WBSCL93401LJ80161
Engine
3.2L · V6
Horsepower
333
Body
Convertible/Cabriolet
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
2001
Made by
BMW M GMBH

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
17
MPG
City
15
MPG
Highway
22
MPG
$2,740 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 17 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2001 BMW M3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $13,700
Insurance $5,738
Maintenance & repairs $10,500
Total, 5 years $29,938

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2001 BMW M3 has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 17 MPG.

4 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • AIR BAGS
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3…
    NHTSA campaign 20V018000
  • AIR BAGS
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002…
    NHTSA campaign 17V047000
  • AIR BAGS
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans,…
    NHTSA campaign 14V428000

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 2001 BMW M3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2001 BMW M3 over the last 5 months — the market firmed $2,986 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $20,888
May 2026 $25,378
June 2026 $24,349
July 2026 $39,800
August 2026 $23,874

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 214 $100,130 100%
2026 90 $95,412 95% 4,817 mi
2025 121 $90,078 90% 12,953 mi
2024 124 $86,206 86% 17,665 mi
2023 114 $83,393 83% 26,526 mi
2022 75 $74,900 75% 32,582 mi
2021 51 $67,998 68% 37,521 mi
2018 102 $55,584 56% 60,063 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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