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BMW E46 323i value
What a 1998–2000 BMW 323i (E46) sells for, from 67 recorded auction sales on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids. Updated October 27, 2026.
E46 323i 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 | $11,750 | 3 | see the sales |
| 50,000 to 75,000 miles | $7,500 | 5 | see the sales |
| 75,000 to 100,000 miles | $6,262 | 6 | see the sales |
| 100,000 to 125,000 miles | $5,778 | 2 | see the sales |
| 125,000 to 150,000 miles | $4,850 | 2 | see the sales |
| 225,000 to 250,000 miles | $6,673 | 2 | see the sales |
E46 323i prices over time
Every E46 323i sale on record, Jun 2019 to Jun 2026. One dot per sale, at any mileage.
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $7,000 across 6 sales, against $6,525 across 16 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +7.3%.
| Year sold | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,000 | 6 |
| 2025 | $6,023 | 11 |
| 2024 | $11,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $8,600 | 11 |
| 2022 | $10,375 | 8 |
| 2021 | $12,500 | 10 |
What color is worth on the E46 323i
Measured across 65 recorded sales with mileage, sale year, model year, gearbox, body and trim held equal, and stated against the average E46 323i. Factory paint only; a color is measured where at least 10 cars in it have sold.
| Color | Against the average car | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Black | +9.1% | 15 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Titanium Silver | +0.1% | 18 | not distinguishable from the average |
Recent E46 323i sales
| Sold | Year | Mileage | Price | Color | Gearbox | Body | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 1998 | 94,000 | $6,500 | Alpine White | Manual | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| May 2026 | 2000 | 104,100 | $5,555 | Titanium Silver | Manual | Coupe | Cars & Bids |
| May 2026 | 2000 | 202,000 | $4,000 | Siena Red | Manual | Convertible | Cars & Bids |
| Apr 2026 | 1999 | 60,500 | $7,600 | Titanium Silver | Manual | Convertible | Cars & Bids |
| Feb 2026 | 2000 | 239,500 | $8,100 | Jet Black | Manual | Wagon | Cars & Bids |
| Jan 2026 | 1999 | 54,000 | $7,500 | Steel Blue | — | Sedan | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2025 | 1999 | 91,000 | $4,700 | Avus Blue | Manual | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 2025 | 1998 | 98,000 | $6,800 | Jet Black | Manual | Sedan | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 2025 | 2000 | 237,600 | $5,246 | Jet Black | Manual | Wagon | Cars & Bids |
| Apr 2025 | 1998 | 83,000 | $6,023 | Jet Black | Manual | Sedan | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 2025 | 1999 | 116,000 | $6,000 | Bright Red | Manual | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 2025 | 1999 | 38,000 | $12,750 | Jet Black | Manual | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
Every E46 323i sale, filtered to your mileage, color and gearbox, in the valuation tool.
Buying an E46 323i?
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 E46 323i was totaled
Insurers price a total loss from dealer listings near where the car was garaged, and for the E46 323i 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 E46 323i worth?
The median 1998–2000 BMW 323i (E46) sold for $6,650 over the last 24 months, across 22 recorded auction sales. The middle half sold between $5,555 and $8,100, and the full range ran from $3,750 to $15,250. Mileage moves the price most: cars with 25,000 to 50,000 miles sold for a median of $11,750, and cars with 225,000 to 250,000 miles for $6,673.
Are E46 323i prices going up or down?
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $7,000 across 6 sales, against $6,525 across 16 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +7.3%. 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 E46 323i prices come from?
From 67 completed auction sales of the E46 323i 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 E46 323i 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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