# BMW 3 Series (E21) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the BMW 3 Series (E21).

### Overview
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** 3 Series
- **Generation:** E21
- **Production Years:** 1975–1983
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bmw/3-series/e21
- **Data as of:** October 9, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-09T17:58:58.000Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 0 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 0 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 26 completed transactions (2 non-factory builds excluded)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 32 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | 320i | Manual | 3,000 mi | $10,500 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 320i | Manual | 90,000 mi | $18,900 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 320i | Manual | 91,000 mi | $6,500 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 323i | Manual | 132,000 mi | $6,400 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 323i | Manual | 170,135 mi | $29,000 | PCARMARKET |

## 12-Month Median Sold Price by Variant
| Variant | Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 320i | 22 | $11,000 |
| 323i | 4 | $17,500 |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 26 completed transactions (6 non-factory builds excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 44 since 2023

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a BMW 3 Series (E21)?

Price depends on the variant. Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout: 3 Series 320i $11,000; 3 Series 323i $17,500.

### How many BMW 3 Series (E21) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 9, 2026, there are no verified BMW 3 Series (E21) examples actively listed across monitored specialist dealers or auctions. Enthusiasts can start a GarageScout Hunt to be alerted the moment a matching example hits the market.

### How many BMW 3 Series (E21) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 26 sales of the BMW 3 Series (E21) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### Where do BMW 3 Series (E21) cars sell?

Of the 26 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 23 on Bring a Trailer, 1 on Cars & Bids, 1 on Mecum and 1 on PCARMARKET.

### Where does GarageScout's BMW 3 Series (E21) market data come from?

GarageScout's BMW 3 Series (E21) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids and Mecum. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **Generations:** [E30](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bmw/3-series/e30), [E36](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bmw/3-series/e36), [E46](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bmw/3-series/e46), [E90/E91/E92/E93](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bmw/3-series/e90-e91-e92-e93), [F30/F31/F34](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bmw/3-series/f30-f31-f34), [F80](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bmw/3-series/f80), [G20/G21](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bmw/3-series/g20-g21), [G80](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bmw/3-series/g80)
- **E21 variants:** [3 Series 316](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bmw/3-series/e21/316), [3 Series 318](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bmw/3-series/e21/318), [3 Series 320i](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bmw/3-series/e21/320i), [3 Series 323i](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bmw/3-series/e21/323i)
- **Model:** [All BMW 3 Series markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bmw/3-series)
- **Make:** [All BMW markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bmw)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*