BMW M3
BMW M3 — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Generations of the BMW M3
Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.
| Generation | Facelift | Price today | Units for sale | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 1996–now | — | $37,994–$97,990 | 412 | 65 | 1,231 |
Model-year brochures (6)
Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library | |||||
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).
Engines used in the M3
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3.0L Turbo I6 (B58/N55) | 1995–2027 | 54 models | 28 |
BMW M3 fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
About the BMW M3
The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 Series since the E30 M3 was introduced in 1986.
Source: Wikipedia — BMW M3, CC BY-SA.
Market by model year
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | Vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14 | $37,994 | 39% | 60,993 mi |
| 2016 | 6 | $47,948 | 49% | 45,380 mi |
| 2017 | 45 | $45,562 | 46% | 61,251 mi |
| 2018 | 8 | $44,997 | 46% | 49,296 mi |
| 2021 | 31 | $68,990 | 70% | 36,055 mi |
| 2022 | 56 | $72,496 | 74% | 32,907 mi |
| 2023 | 36 | $84,965 | 87% | 21,381 mi |
| 2024 | 10 | $90,000 | 92% | 13,344 mi |
| 2025 | 15 | $89,995 | 92% | 5,523 mi |
| 2026 | 191 | $97,990 | 100% | 236 mi |
Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| 1997 | 2 | 27 | Visibility, Tires, Air Bags |
| 1998 | 1 | 14 | Power Train, Suspension, Visibility |
| 1999 | 1 | 11 | Air Bags, Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| 2001 | 4 | 14 | Structure, Power Train, Suspension |
| 2002 | 5 | 175 | Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling, Air Bags |
| 2003 | 5 | 282 | Air Bags, Exterior Lighting, Power Train |
| 2004 | 3 | 224 | Exterior Lighting, Air Bags, Electrical System |
| 2005 | 3 | 37 | Air Bags, Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other |
| 2006 | 5 | 216 | Air Bags, Electrical System, Latches/Locks/Linkages |
| 2008 | 5 | 82 | Power Train, Engine, Electrical System |
| 2009 | 5 | 45 | Power Train, Air Bags, Electrical System |
| 2010 | 4 | 15 | Air Bags, Engine, Service Brakes |
| 2011 | 4 | 41 | Engine, Electrical System, Air Bags |
| 2012 | 3 | 6 | Air Bags, Engine |
| 2013 | 2 | 13 | Air Bags, Engine, Power Train |
| 2015 | 3 | 4 | Fuel/Propulsion System, Unknown Or Other, Engine |
| 2016 | 3 | 5 | Engine, Suspension, Power Train |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | Fuel System, Gasoline, Power Train |
| 2018 | 0 | 9 | Fuel/Propulsion System, Engine, Unknown Or Other |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | Unknown Or Other, Steering, Suspension |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | Power Train |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Power Train |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 0 | 2 | Unknown Or Other, Lane Departure |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | — |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 2002 BMW M3 Coupe — $64,950 · 27,259 mi · Doylestown, PA
- 2023 BMW M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $83,990 · 20,430 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2027 BMW M3 CS — $96,105 · 6 mi · Monroeville, PA
- 2024 BMW M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $81,479 · 40,957 mi · Doylestown, PA
- 1998 BMW M3 Base — $42,500 · 73,700 mi · Morgantown, PA
- 2027 BMW M3 CS — $118,265 · Reading, PA
- 2023 BMW M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $79,489 · 27,629 mi · Scranton, PA
- 2021 BMW M3 Rwd — $66,977 · 49,426 mi · Brodheadsville, PA
- 2012 BMW M3 2DR CPE — $57,999 · 44,000 mi · Exton, PA
- 2025 BMW M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $90,478 · 19,420 mi · Conshohocken, PA
- 2024 BMW M3 Base — $77,246 · 11,005 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 1998 BMW M3 Base — $42,500 · 76,190 mi · Morgantown, PA
- 2024 BMW M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $91,363 · 9,495 mi · Castle Shannon, PA
- 2003 BMW M3 Base — $42,000 · 53,772 mi
- 2017 BMW M3 Base — $32,830 · 124,550 mi · Belle Vernon, PA
- 2026 BMW M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $95,990 · 12,322 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2025 BMW M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $89,900 · 2,301 mi · Washington, PA
- 2002 BMW M3 2DR COUPE — $64,999 · 45,410 mi · Exton, PA
- 2008 BMW M3 Base — $22,384 · 111,791 mi · Camp Hill, PA
- 2025 BMW M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $89,989 · 10,774 mi · Doylestown, PA
- 2026 BMW M3 Rwd — $81,981 · 6,054 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2013 BMW M3 Convertible rwd — $25,990 · 69,978 mi · Feasterville Trevose, PA
- 2022 BMW M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $81,889 · 17,837 mi · Paradise, PA
- 2024 BMW M3 Cs — $119,900 · 15,319 mi · Bridgeville, PA
- 1998 BMW M3 AUTOMATIC — $16,190 · 101,845 mi · Pipersville, PA
- 2026 BMW M3 M3 Competition — $85,474 · 5,342 mi · Warminster, PA
- 2010 BMW M3 Base — $25,440 · 126,908 mi · North East, PA