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BMW E30 325i value
What a 1984–1991 BMW 325i (E30) sells for, from 801 recorded auction sales on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids. Updated October 27, 2026.
E30 325i 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 to 50,000 miles | $23,250 | 12 | see the sales |
| 50,000 to 75,000 miles | $16,000 | 28 | see the sales |
| 75,000 to 100,000 miles | $16,300 | 17 | see the sales |
| 100,000 to 125,000 miles | $12,500 | 27 | see the sales |
| 125,000 to 150,000 miles | $15,500 | 23 | see the sales |
| 150,000 to 175,000 miles | $14,925 | 12 | see the sales |
| 175,000 to 200,000 miles | $16,125 | 14 | see the sales |
| 200,000 to 225,000 miles | $12,850 | 7 | see the sales |
| 225,000 to 250,000 miles | $21,000 | 3 | see the sales |
| 250,000 to 275,000 miles | $16,339 | 4 | see the sales |
E30 325i prices over time
Every E30 325i sale on record, Dec 2014 to Oct 2026. One dot per sale, at any mileage.
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $15,500 across 107 sales, against $15,250 across 106 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +1.6%.
| Year sold | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,750 | 96 |
| 2025 | $15,250 | 94 |
| 2024 | $13,760 | 114 |
| 2023 | $15,375 | 78 |
| 2022 | $16,163 | 132 |
| 2021 | $16,250 | 84 |
| 2020 | $12,500 | 64 |
| 2019 | $11,800 | 51 |
| 2018 | $9,325 | 39 |
| 2017 | $11,000 | 29 |
| 2016 | $9,600 | 17 |
What color is worth on the E30 325i
Measured across 562 recorded sales with mileage, sale year, model year, gearbox, body and trim held equal, and stated against the average E30 325i. Factory paint only; a color is measured where at least 10 cars in it have sold.
| Color | Against the average car | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delphin Gray | +17.5% | 17 | |
| Brilliant Red | +8.1% | 35 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Cinnabar Red | +2.2% | 64 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Salmon Silver | +2.2% | 33 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Alpine White | -0.1% | 109 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Calypso Red | -1.2% | 12 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Black | -1.6% | 47 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Sterling Silver | -1.9% | 15 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Diamond Black | -7.7% | 10 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Cirrus Blue | -8.2% | 11 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Bronzit Beige | -11.4% | 57 |
Manual or automatic: what the gearbox is worth
Among convertibles within 20,000 miles of 113,000 miles, over the last 24 months: the manual sold for $6,800 more (+82.9%). Automatic includes SMG and DCT cars.
| Gearbox | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | $15,000 | 11 |
| Automatic | $8,200 | 11 |
E30 325i value by body style
Among cars within 20,000 miles of 113,000 miles, over the last 24 months.
| Body | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Coupe | $16,750 | 13 |
| Convertible | $10,900 | 26 |
Recent E30 325i sales
| Sold | Year | Mileage | Price | Color | Gearbox | Body | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 1990 | 82,000 | $14,750 | Bronzit Beige | Automatic | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2026 | 1988 | 240,700 | $25,000 | Alpine White | Manual | Coupe | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 2026 | 1989 | — | $4,300 | Bronzit Beige | Automatic | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2026 | 1988 | 82,000 | $8,477 | Black | — | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2026 | 1990 | 61,000 | $35,000 | Bronzit Beige | Manual | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2026 | 1987 | 79,000 | $23,750 | Royal Blue | Manual | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2026 | 1988 | — | $22,500 | Cinnabar Red | Manual | Coupe | Cars & Bids |
| Sep 2026 | 1987 | 112,000 | $28,882 | Delphin Gray | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2026 | 1987 | — | $3,500 | White | Automatic | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2026 | 1988 | 93,000 | $16,750 | Cirrus Blue | Manual | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2026 | 1988 | — | $4,325 | Black | Manual | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2026 | 1987 | 271,000 | $22,222 | Black | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
Every E30 325i sale, filtered to your mileage, color and gearbox, in the valuation tool.
Buying an E30 325i?
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If your E30 325i was totaled
Insurers price a total loss from dealer listings near where the car was garaged, and for the E30 325i 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 E30 325i worth?
The median 1984–1991 BMW 325i (E30) sold for $15,250 over the last 24 months, across 213 recorded auction sales. The middle half sold between $10,500 and $22,000, and the full range ran from $2,700 to $39,000. Mileage moves the price most: cars with 25,000 to 50,000 miles sold for a median of $23,250, and cars with 250,000 to 275,000 miles for $16,339.
Are E30 325i prices going up or down?
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $15,500 across 107 sales, against $15,250 across 106 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +1.6%. 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.
Which E30 325i colors are worth the most?
With mileage, sale year, model year, gearbox, body and trim held equal, Delphin Gray sells for +17.5% against the average E30 325i (17 sales). At the other end, Bronzit Beige sells for -11.4% (57 sales). A color with fewer than 10 recorded sales, or with no difference the sales can show, is treated as average.
Is a manual E30 325i worth more than an automatic?
Among convertibles within 20,000 miles of 113,000 miles, manual cars sold for a median of $15,000 (11 sales) and automatic cars sold for a median of $8,200 (11 sales). That puts the manual $6,800 higher, or +82.9%. The valuation tool can price your own car by gearbox, mileage and year.
Where do these E30 325i prices come from?
From 801 completed auction sales of the E30 325i 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 E30 325i 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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