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BMW E36 318i value
What a 1992–1998 BMW 318i (E36) sells for, from 63 recorded auction sales on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids. Updated October 27, 2026.
E36 318i 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 | $12,250 | 4 | see the sales |
| 75,000 to 100,000 miles | $14,500 | 3 | see the sales |
| 100,000 to 125,000 miles | $9,750 | 4 | see the sales |
| 125,000 to 150,000 miles | $13,500 | 5 | see the sales |
E36 318i prices over time
Every E36 318i sale on record, Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. One dot per sale, at any mileage.
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $14,500 across 9 sales, against $9,750 across 10 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +48.7%.
| Year sold | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,000 | 7 |
| 2025 | $10,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $10,650 | 14 |
| 2022 | $15,500 | 9 |
| 2021 | $16,250 | 7 |
What color is worth on the E36 318i
Too few E36 318i sales share a color to measure what each is worth. The colors sold most often:
| Color | Sales |
|---|---|
| Alpine White | 11 |
| Black | 5 |
| Bright Red | 4 |
| Calypso Red | 4 |
| Daytona Violet | 4 |
| Mauritius Blue | 4 |
| Jet Black | 3 |
| Montreal Blue | 3 |
| Arctic Silver | 2 |
| Diamond Black | 2 |
| Green | 2 |
| Laguna Green | 2 |
Recent E36 318i sales
| Sold | Year | Mileage | Price | Color | Gearbox | Body | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 1994 | 132,000 | $17,750 | Mauritius Blue | Manual | Wagon | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 2026 | 1995 | 36,000 | $14,500 | Bright Red | Manual | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 2026 | 1993 | 43,000 | $9,600 | Alpine White | Manual | Sedan | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 2026 | 1992 | 85,000 | $14,500 | Alpine White | Manual | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| May 2026 | 1992 | — | $8,000 | Laguna Green | Manual | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 2026 | 1992 | 107,000 | $6,600 | Mauritius Blue | Manual | Convertible | Cars & Bids |
| Jan 2026 | 1993 | 42,500 | $10,000 | Alpine White | Manual | Sedan | Cars & Bids |
| Dec 2025 | 1992 | 79,000 | $14,500 | Glacier Blue | Manual | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 2025 | 1994 | 36,500 | $18,750 | Sterling Silver | Manual | Wagon | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 2025 | 1996 | 14,000 | $15,000 | Alpine White | Manual | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2025 | 1994 | 140,000 | $5,100 | Calypso Red | Manual | Sedan | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2025 | 1992 | 117,000 | $10,925 | Jet Black | Manual | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
Every E36 318i sale, filtered to your mileage, color and gearbox, in the valuation tool.
Buying an E36 318i?
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 E36 318i was totaled
Insurers price a total loss from dealer listings near where the car was garaged, and for the E36 318i 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 E36 318i worth?
The median 1992–1998 BMW 318i (E36) sold for $10,000 over the last 24 months, across 19 recorded auction sales. The middle half sold between $8,000 and $14,500, and the full range ran from $4,600 to $21,000. Mileage moves the price most: cars with 25,000 to 50,000 miles sold for a median of $12,250, and cars with 125,000 to 150,000 miles for $13,500.
Are E36 318i prices going up or down?
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $14,500 across 9 sales, against $9,750 across 10 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +48.7%. 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 E36 318i prices come from?
From 63 completed auction sales of the E36 318i 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 E36 318i 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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