2001-present
10 variants
18 sources
2001-present BMW 3 Series Compact 2001 BMW 3 Series Compact (E46/5)
Data-only generation page sourced from the serving MVs and recent listing rows. Encyclopedia prose and richer ISR sections will layer in later.
Generation Snapshot
1,040 sold at auction, median $11,000. 1,279 total results tracked from 18 auction houses.
Reference Image
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Total Results
1,279
All linked auction results for this generation.
Sold Count
1,040
Sold lots with recorded hammer prices.
Unsold Count
199
Reserve-not-met results tracked at auction.
Median Price
$11,000
All-time sold median for this generation.
P25
$7,150
25th percentile sold price.
P75
$17,000
75th percentile sold price.
Low Sale
$420
Lowest sold price captured so far.
High Sale
$196,000
Highest sold price captured so far.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median | $11,000 |
| 25th percentile | $7,150 |
| 75th percentile | $17,000 |
| Low sale | $420 |
| High sale | $196,000 |
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | 2005 BMW 645i Convertible | Mecum | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 25k-Mile 2016 BMW 528i | Bring a Trailer | $16,275 | Sold |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 39k-Mile 2015 BMW 750Li xDrive | Bring a Trailer | $28,265 | Sold |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 2010 BMW 535i xDrive Sports Wagon | Bring a Trailer | $8,505 | Sold |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 2015 BMW 750i | Bring a Trailer | $18,900 | Sold |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 2005 BMW 330Ci ZHP Convertible | Bring a Trailer | $6,983 | Sold |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 2015 BMW 535d | Bring a Trailer | $1,505 | Sold |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 25k-Mile 2016 BMW 750i xDrive | Bring a Trailer | $31,500 | Sold |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 2009 BMW X5 xDrive30i | Bring a Trailer | $5,250 | Sold |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 2001 BMW 740i Sport | Bring a Trailer | $6,340 | Sold |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 2009 BMW X5 xDrive30i | Bring a Trailer | $7,140 | Sold |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 2010 BMW HP2 Sport 1,170cc | Iconic | $13,570 | Sold |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 2006 BMW 325xi Sedan | Bring a Trailer | $6,878 | Sold |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 42k-Mile 2017 BMW 330i xDrive Sports Wagon | Bring a Trailer | $27,563 | Sold |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 210-Mile 2011 BMW 1M | Bring a Trailer | $115,500 | Sold |
| Feb 16, 2026 | BMW 318ci e46 46k km - 2001 | Benzin | Unavailable | Sold |
| Feb 15, 2026 | 2001 BMW 325Ci Convertible | Bring a Trailer | $13,125 | Sold |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 2006 BMW 330Ci Convertible | Bring a Trailer | $5,933 | Sold |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 2004 BMW X5 4.4i | Bring a Trailer | $5,355 | Sold |
| Feb 11, 2026 | One-Owner 2006 BMW 750Li | Bring a Trailer | $5,476 | Sold |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| 316i 4AT RWD (102 HP) | 316i-4at-rwd-102-hp-23442 |
| 316i 4AT RWD (105 HP) | 316i-4at-rwd-105-hp-23443 |
| 316ti 5AT RWD (116 HP) | 316ti-5at-rwd-116-hp-23454 |
| 318td 5MT RWD (116 HP) | 318td-5mt-rwd-116-hp-3773 |
| 318tds 5MT RWD (90 HP) | 318tds-5mt-rwd-90-hp-5743 |
| 318ti 4AT RWD (140 HP) | 318ti-4at-rwd-140-hp-23444 |
| 318ti 5AT RWD (143 HP) | 318ti-5at-rwd-143-hp-23455 |
| 320td 5AT RWD (150 HP) | 320td-5at-rwd-150-hp-23453 |
| 323 5MT RWD (170 HP) | 323-5mt-rwd-170-hp-12889 |
| 325ti 5AT RWD (192 HP) | 325ti-5at-rwd-192-hp-23456 |
Structured FAQ
Generation FAQ
These answers are templated from the live MV row and linked auction records for the route.