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BMW E21 320i value
What a 1977–1983 BMW 320i (E21) sells for, from 95 recorded auction sales on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids. Updated October 27, 2026.
E21 320i value by mileage
The median sale price in each 25,000-mile band, over the last 24 months. A band is shown where at least two cars sold in it.
| Mileage | Median sale price | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50,000 to 75,000 miles | $12,800 | 2 | see the sales |
| 75,000 to 100,000 miles | $12,700 | 2 | see the sales |
| 100,000 to 125,000 miles | $5,818 | 6 | see the sales |
| 150,000 to 175,000 miles | $6,900 | 3 | see the sales |
| 175,000 to 200,000 miles | $14,007 | 3 | see the sales |
E21 320i prices over time
Every E21 320i sale on record, Oct 2015 to Oct 2026. One dot per sale, at any mileage.
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $10,000 across 18 sales, against $7,139 across 10 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +40.1%.
| Year sold | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,500 | 13 |
| 2025 | $9,100 | 13 |
| 2024 | $8,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $12,250 | 6 |
| 2022 | $8,201 | 8 |
| 2021 | $12,831 | 10 |
| 2020 | $12,000 | 8 |
| 2019 | $10,000 | 5 |
| 2017 | $5,125 | 11 |
What color is worth on the E21 320i
Too few E21 320i sales share a color to measure what each is worth. The colors sold most often:
| Color | Sales |
|---|---|
| Black | 9 |
| Alpine White | 7 |
| Ascot Gray | 5 |
| Graphite | 4 |
| Sapphire Blue | 4 |
| Baltic Blue | 3 |
| Henna Red | 3 |
| Madeira | 3 |
| Polaris Silver | 3 |
| Topaz Brown | 3 |
| Bahama Beige | 2 |
| Chestnut Red | 2 |
Recent E21 320i sales
| Sold | Year | Mileage | Price | Color | Gearbox | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 1980 | — | $10,500 | Henna Red | Manual | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2026 | 1982 | 90,000 | $18,900 | Graphite | Manual | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2026 | 1983 | 91,000 | $6,500 | Baltic Blue | Manual | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 2026 | 1983 | — | $4,200 | Henna Red | Manual | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 2026 | 1983 | — | $4,703 | Alpine White | Manual | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 2026 | 1979 | — | $26,650 | Iberian Red | Manual | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 2026 | 1980 | 205,000 | $9,500 | Ascot Gray | Manual | Bring a Trailer |
| May 2026 | 1983 | — | $14,250 | White | Manual | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 2026 | 1983 | 54,000 | $19,000 | Black | Manual | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 2026 | 1982 | — | $24,000 | Alpine White | Manual | Bring a Trailer |
| Feb 2026 | 1983 | 107,000 | $4,000 | Bahama Beige | Manual | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 2026 | 1979 | 112,000 | $6,885 | Polaris Silver | Manual | Bring a Trailer |
Every E21 320i sale, filtered to your mileage, color and gearbox, in the valuation tool.
Buying an E21 320i?
Check its history before you buy. An AutoCheck report for any VIN is $5, emailed to you as a PDF: title brands, reported accidents, odometer readings, owners and auction history.
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If your E21 320i was totaled
Insurers price a total loss from dealer listings near where the car was garaged, and for the E21 320i there is often nothing comparable for sale nearby. The Total Loss Market Valuation Report puts the sales above in front of your adjuster: the comparable sales at your mileage with links, every adjustment itemized in dollars, what your color, gearbox and trim are worth, your state's rule, and a letter to the adjuster in your name. The preview is free; the report is $199.
Questions
What is a BMW E21 320i worth?
The median 1977–1983 BMW 320i (E21) sold for $9,300 over the last 24 months, across 28 recorded auction sales. The middle half sold between $5,322 and $14,250, and the full range ran from $1,950 to $26,650. Mileage moves the price most: cars with 50,000 to 75,000 miles sold for a median of $12,800, and cars with 175,000 to 200,000 miles for $14,007.
Are E21 320i prices going up or down?
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $10,000 across 18 sales, against $7,139 across 10 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +40.1%. That compares every sale in each period, so a change in the mileage or condition of the cars offered moves it as well as the market does.
Where do these E21 320i prices come from?
From 95 completed auction sales of the E21 320i on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids, each a public record with photographs, mileage and a final price. Asking prices are not used. Special variants, race and project cars, branded titles, parts and museum-mileage examples are left out so they cannot skew a median.
My E21 320i was totaled. How do I show the insurer what it was worth?
Look up your car in the valuation tool with its year and mileage, then start the Total Loss Market Valuation Report from there. It lists the comparable sales with links, itemizes every adjustment in dollars, states what your color, gearbox and trim are worth, and opens with a letter to your adjuster. The preview is free and the report is $199.
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