2001-present BMW 3 Series Compact 2001 BMW 3 Series Compact (E46/5)
Published generation page sourced from the serving MVs, with deterministic market prose, price history, and linked auction rows built from the live entity context.
1,038 sold at auction, median $11,000. 1,276 total results tracked from 18 auction houses.
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Market Narrative
Data-backed overview
Turbopedia tracks 1,276 auction results for the 2001-present BMW 3 Series Compact 2001 BMW 3 Series Compact (E46/5), including 1,038 completed sales. The median price across all sales is $11,000.
The lowest recorded sale was $420 and the highest was $196,000. Most examples ($7,150–$16,992) cluster around the $11,000 median.
Recent market activity includes 396 sales in the last year from 454 auction appearances.
Market activity is increasing, with 396 sales in the past 12 months compared to 119 in the prior period.
16% of auction appearances did not result in a sale (reserve not met, withdrawn, or no bids). This is a healthy sell-through rate, indicating strong demand.
The 2001 BMW 3 Series Compact (E46/5) was produced in 10 variants, offering buyers a range of specifications and price points.
This is one of the most actively traded collector cars, with deep auction data and reliable pricing signals.
Data sourced from Acc Auctions, Aguttes, and Artcurial, plus 15 other auction houses. Last updated March 28, 2026.
Total Results
1,276
Sold Count
1,038
Unsold Count
198
Median Price
$11,000
P25
$7,150
P75
$16,992
Low Sale
$420
High Sale
$196,000
Price History
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 |
Generation FAQ
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