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BMW E36/5 318ti value
What a 1995–1999 BMW 318ti (E36/5) sells for, from 49 recorded auction sales on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids. Updated October 27, 2026.
E36/5 318ti 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 25,000 miles | $7,472 | 2 | see the sales |
| 25,000 to 50,000 miles | $7,999 | 3 | see the sales |
| 50,000 to 75,000 miles | $7,500 | 3 | see the sales |
| 100,000 to 125,000 miles | $6,400 | 2 | see the sales |
| 125,000 to 150,000 miles | $7,500 | 2 | see the sales |
| 150,000 to 175,000 miles | $4,450 | 2 | see the sales |
E36/5 318ti prices over time
Every E36/5 318ti sale on record, Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. One dot per sale, at any mileage.
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $7,500 across 5 sales, against $7,318 across 11 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +2.5%.
| Year sold | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,200 | 13 |
| 2024 | $8,125 | 16 |
| 2022 | $10,000 | 6 |
What color is worth on the E36/5 318ti
Too few E36/5 318ti sales share a color to measure what each is worth. The colors sold most often:
| Color | Sales |
|---|---|
| Arctic Silver | 8 |
| Alpine White | 7 |
| Bright Red | 5 |
| Alaska Blue | 3 |
| Black | 3 |
| Boston Green | 3 |
| Titanium Silver | 3 |
| Cosmos Black | 2 |
| Daytona Violet | 2 |
| Fern Green | 2 |
| Jet Black | 2 |
| Morea Green | 2 |
Recent E36/5 318ti sales
| Sold | Year | Mileage | Price | Color | Gearbox | Body | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 1996 | 28,000 | $7,999 | Daytona Violet | Automatic | Hatchback | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 2026 | 1995 | 59,700 | $7,600 | Jet Black | Automatic | Hatchback | Cars & Bids |
| Dec 2025 | 1996 | 65,000 | $7,500 | Boston Green | — | Hatchback | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 2025 | 1998 | — | $3,500 | Bright Red | Manual | Hatchback | Cars & Bids |
| Nov 2025 | 1995 | 169,800 | $4,600 | Black | Manual | Hatchback | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 2025 | 1999 | 13,000 | $8,743 | Bright Red | — | Hatchback | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 2025 | 1998 | 36,000 | $10,000 | Arctic Silver | — | Hatchback | Bring a Trailer |
| May 2025 | 1998 | 141,100 | $9,000 | Alpine White | Manual | Hatchback | Cars & Bids |
| May 2025 | 1995 | 9,900 | $6,200 | Alaska Blue | Automatic | Hatchback | Cars & Bids |
| Apr 2025 | 1999 | 114,000 | $4,500 | Titanium Silver | Automatic | Hatchback | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 2025 | 1998 | 35,000 | $7,900 | Arctic Silver | — | Hatchback | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 2025 | 1996 | 170,000 | $4,300 | Arctic Silver | Manual | Hatchback | Bring a Trailer |
Every E36/5 318ti sale, filtered to your mileage, color and gearbox, in the valuation tool.
Buying an E36/5 318ti?
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If your E36/5 318ti was totaled
Insurers price a total loss from dealer listings near where the car was garaged, and for the E36/5 318ti 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 E36/5 318ti worth?
The median 1995–1999 BMW 318ti (E36/5) sold for $7,409 over the last 24 months, across 16 recorded auction sales. The middle half sold between $4,500 and $7,999, and the full range ran from $3,500 to $10,000. Mileage moves the price most: cars with 0 to 25,000 miles sold for a median of $7,472, and cars with 150,000 to 175,000 miles for $4,450.
Are E36/5 318ti prices going up or down?
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $7,500 across 5 sales, against $7,318 across 11 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +2.5%. 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 E36/5 318ti prices come from?
From 49 completed auction sales of the E36/5 318ti 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 E36/5 318ti 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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