1986-present BMW 3 Series Touring 1988 BMW 3 Series Touring (E30)
Published generation page sourced from the serving MVs, with deterministic market prose, price history, and linked auction rows built from the live entity context.
259 sold at auction, median $13,068. 470 total results tracked from 12 auction houses.
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Market Narrative
Data-backed overview
The 1988 BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) generation of the BMW 3 Series Touring (1986-present) has been offered 470 times at auction. 259 of those found buyers, at a median of $13,068.
Sale prices span a wide range: $1,054 at the entry point to $168,000 at the top. The interquartile range is $8,000–$18,750.
Recent market activity includes 26 sales in the last year from 51 auction appearances.
Auction volume has softened, with 26 sales in the past 12 months versus 31 previously.
Of 470 auction appearances, 191 did not sell, for an unsold rate of 41%. This elevated rate suggests seller expectations may be ahead of buyer demand.
5 distinct variants of the 1986-present BMW 3 Series Touring 1988 BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) have appeared at auction.
This is one of the most actively traded collector cars, with deep auction data and reliable pricing signals.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Benzin, and Car & Classic, plus 9 other auction houses. Last updated March 28, 2026.
Total Results
470
Sold Count
259
Unsold Count
191
Median Price
$13,068
P25
$8,000
P75
$18,750
Low Sale
$1,054
High Sale
$168,000
Price History
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2026 | 1996 BMW 3 Series E36 328i SE | Car & Classic | $5,100 | Sold |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 2006 BMW 5 Series 4.8 550i V8 M Sport Touring | Car & Classic | $8,500 | Sold |
| Jan 21, 2026 | S54-Powered 1997 BMW 316i Touring 6-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $44,682 | Sold |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Euro 1994 BMW 540i Touring | Bring a Trailer | $21,306 | Sold |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 1990 BMW 318i Touring 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Jan 2, 2026 | 1992 BMW 325i Touring 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $23,100 | Sold |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 1992 BMW 316i Touring 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 1994 BMW 316i Touring Design Edition 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $16,275 | Sold |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 1999 BMW 316i Touring 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $12,075 | Sold |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 1999 BMW 316i Touring 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $12,075 | Sold |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 1995 BMW 530i Touring (E34) | Car & Classic | $7,000 | Sold |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 1994 BMW 318i Touring | Cars & Bids | $19,688 | Sold |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 2002 BMW 325i Touring | Cars & Bids | — | Reserve not met |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 1993 BMW 316i Touring 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $12,474 | Sold |
| Oct 27, 2025 | M62-Powered 1994 BMW 530i Touring 6-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $30,450 | Sold |
| Oct 26, 2025 | 1991 BMW 325iX Touring 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $27,641 | Sold |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Supercharged, S54-Powered 1996 BMW 320i Touring 6-Speed | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Oct 20, 2025 | BMW 325ix e30 Touring - 1989 *Sans réserve | Benzin | $4,250 | Sold |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 1989 BMW 320i Touring 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $17,850 | Sold |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Euro 1992 BMW 316i Touring 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | Unavailable | Sold |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| 316i 4AT (99 HP) | 316i-4at-99-hp-23538 |
| 318i 4AT (113 HP) | 318i-4at-113-hp-23539 |
| 320i 4AT (129 HP) | 320i-4at-129-hp-23540 |
| 324td 4AT (116 HP) | 324td-4at-116-hp-23537 |
| 325i 4AT (170 HP) | 325i-4at-170-hp-23541 |
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