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 | 10 | 254 |
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 11 | Air Bags, Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| 2004 | 3 | 224 | Exterior Lighting, Air Bags, Electrical System |
| 2016 | 3 | 5 | Engine, Suspension, Power Train |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | Fuel System, Gasoline, Power Train |
| 2018 | 0 | 8 | Fuel/Propulsion System, Unknown Or Other, 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
- 2017 Bmw M3 Base — $34,299 · 116,177 mi · Belle Vernon, PA
- 2013 Bmw M3 Coupe rwd — $48,977 · 52,187 mi · Hatfield, PA
- 2021 Bmw M3 M3 Competition — $65,590 · 34,754 mi · Wilkes Barre, PA
- 2022 Bmw M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $77,995 · 10,429 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2027 Bmw M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $99,840 · 7 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2021 Bmw M3 M3 Competition — $76,900 · 15,013 mi · Sinking Spring, PA
- 2024 Bmw M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $93,495 · 12,498 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2013 Bmw M3 Coupe rwd — $47,863 · 54,567 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2017 Bmw M3 Base — $52,900 · 69,730 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2021 Bmw M3 Rwd — $71,990 · 25,625 mi · York, PA
- 2024 Bmw M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $100,488 · 7,650 mi · Manheim, PA
- 2026 Bmw M3 Rwd — $85,115 · 1,527 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 1999 Bmw M3 Base — $24,991 · 152,092 mi · North East, PA
- 2006 Bmw M3 Coupe rwd — $48,995 · 55,965 mi · Warminster, PA
- 2023 Bmw M3 M3 Competition — $80,386 · 12,690 mi · Danville, PA
- 2021 Bmw M3 M3 Competition — $72,995 · 42,157 mi · Fort Washington, PA
- 2021 Bmw M3 M3 Competition — $70,481 · 36,526 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2027 Bmw M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $100,055 · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2025 Bmw M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $92,993 · 13,458 mi · Greensburg, PA
- 2025 Bmw M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $89,980 · 7,889 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2018 Bmw M3 Base — $53,801 · 55,618 mi · Wilkes-Barre, PA
- 2024 Bmw M3 Cs — $122,900 · 15,319 mi · Bridgeville, PA
- 2003 Bmw M3 Base — $18,989 · 91,776 mi · Murrysville, PA
- 2027 Bmw M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $107,415 · Erie, PA
- 2016 Bmw M3 Standard — $55,417 · 41,229 mi · Newtown Square, PA
- 2027 Bmw M3 M3 xDrive Competition — $97,030 · Scranton, PA