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BMW E38 740i value
What a 1995–2001 BMW 740i (E38) sells for, from 338 recorded auction sales on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids. Updated October 27, 2026.
E38 740i 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 | $27,250 | 2 | see the sales |
| 25,000 to 50,000 miles | $24,000 | 5 | see the sales |
| 50,000 to 75,000 miles | $12,500 | 13 | see the sales |
| 75,000 to 100,000 miles | $10,250 | 15 | see the sales |
| 100,000 to 125,000 miles | $8,000 | 11 | see the sales |
| 125,000 to 150,000 miles | $7,556 | 14 | see the sales |
| 150,000 to 175,000 miles | $7,740 | 3 | see the sales |
| 175,000 to 200,000 miles | $7,600 | 3 | see the sales |
E38 740i prices over time
Every E38 740i sale on record, May 2016 to Oct 2026. One dot per sale, at any mileage.
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $9,200 across 34 sales, against $9,155 across 34 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +0.5%.
| Year sold | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,200 | 27 |
| 2025 | $9,800 | 35 |
| 2024 | $10,150 | 55 |
| 2023 | $12,750 | 50 |
| 2022 | $15,000 | 51 |
| 2021 | $11,875 | 54 |
| 2020 | $11,875 | 30 |
| 2019 | $9,489 | 18 |
| 2018 | $10,150 | 12 |
| 2017 | $16,250 | 5 |
What color is worth on the E38 740i
Measured across 318 recorded sales with mileage, sale year, model year, gearbox, body and trim held equal, and stated against the average E38 740i. Factory paint only; a color is measured where at least 10 cars in it have sold.
| Color | Against the average car | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratus Gray | +46.0% | 12 | |
| Anthracite | +10.3% | 25 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Royal Red | +8.1% | 10 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Orient Blue | +2.9% | 23 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Alpine White | +2.2% | 27 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Titanium Silver | +1.0% | 61 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Cosmos Black | -0.1% | 11 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Oxford Green | -1.1% | 17 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Jet Black | -3.6% | 38 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Steel Blue | -8.4% | 12 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Black | -13.3% | 16 | not distinguishable from the average |
Recent E38 740i sales
| Sold | Year | Mileage | Price | Color | Gearbox | Body | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 2001 | 95,000 | $12,250 | Anthracite | Automatic | Sedan | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2026 | 1997 | 102,000 | $6,200 | Biarritz Blue | — | Sedan | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 2026 | 2001 | 70,000 | $25,250 | Alpine White | — | Sedan | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 2026 | 2001 | 144,400 | $7,100 | Titanium Silver | Automatic | Sedan | Cars & Bids |
| Jul 2026 | 2000 | 132,700 | $7,400 | Orient Blue | Automatic | Sedan | Cars & Bids |
| Jul 2026 | 2001 | 57,000 | $12,750 | Alpine White | — | Sedan | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 2026 | 2000 | 126,600 | $4,200 | Aspen Silver | Automatic | Sedan | Cars & Bids |
| Jul 2026 | 2000 | 36,000 | $16,751 | Anthracite | — | Sedan | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 2026 | 2000 | 91,000 | $11,000 | Sahara Beige | Automatic | Sedan | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 2026 | 2001 | 67,000 | $11,500 | Orient Blue | — | Sedan | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 2026 | 2001 | 90,000 | $16,999 | Alpine White | Automatic | Sedan | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 2026 | 2001 | 133,000 | $9,200 | Anthracite | Automatic | Sedan | Bring a Trailer |
Every E38 740i sale, filtered to your mileage, color and gearbox, in the valuation tool.
Buying an E38 740i?
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If your E38 740i was totaled
Insurers price a total loss from dealer listings near where the car was garaged, and for the E38 740i 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 E38 740i worth?
The median 1995–2001 BMW 740i (E38) sold for $9,200 over the last 24 months, across 68 recorded auction sales. The middle half sold between $7,100 and $12,500, and the full range ran from $4,200 to $33,555. Mileage moves the price most: cars with 0 to 25,000 miles sold for a median of $27,250, and cars with 175,000 to 200,000 miles for $7,600.
Are E38 740i prices going up or down?
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $9,200 across 34 sales, against $9,155 across 34 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +0.5%. 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.
Which E38 740i colors are worth the most?
With mileage, sale year, model year, gearbox, body and trim held equal, Stratus Gray sells for +46.0% against the average E38 740i (12 sales). A color with fewer than 10 recorded sales, or with no difference the sales can show, is treated as average.
Where do these E38 740i prices come from?
From 338 completed auction sales of the E38 740i 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 E38 740i 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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