BMW M3 (E92)
2007–2013
Lowest price
US$17,250
Since 2020
Median price
US$40,000
Since 2020 · n=58
Highest price
US$205,392
Since 2020
Sold cars
58
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 58 lots

Based on 58 verified auction results
US$37,566
Market value · recent verified sales
-8.7%
12-month change
Strong Buy
Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.
Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -8.7%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
4/10
Modest Demand
3-Year Forecast
US$37,566
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$37,566
+0%
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Market scores
63
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Weak
25
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Sunroof / glass roof
+US$17,712+44%4 with · 103 without · low confidence
Built ≤ 2011
−US$7,429-19%73 with · 34 without · high confidence
Limited-slip diff
+US$7,299+18%13 with · 94 without · high confidence
Manual gearbox
+US$1,527+4%46 with · 15 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The BMW M3 E92 has settled at a US$37,566 median after declining 8.7 percent over the past twelve months, signaling a market bottom for this generation. The buy signal reflects exhausted downward momentum rather than strong upward conviction, with valuations stabilizing after a sustained correction period.
Our dataset captures 29 transactions over the past year from a total tracked sample of 58 sales, indicating moderate liquidity typical of the modern-classic segment. This transaction volume provides reliable pricing signals but also means buyers and sellers should expect measured deal flow rather than constant availability.
The E92 generation produced 65,800 units globally, positioning it as a relatively common modern classic despite its enthusiast credentials. High desirability around the naturally aspirated V8 and manual-transmission variants continues to drive collector interest, though modest overall demand reflects the broad availability of these cars in the secondary market.
Transacted examples average just over 49,000 miles, which aligns with the model's typical ownership pattern as owners begin to run these cars more seriously while they remain young enough to be considered relatively affordable performance platforms. This mileage profile suggests examples are still being used rather than preserved statically.
The three- and five-year projections hold flat at current levels, reflecting a market that has likely reached equilibrium after recent weakness. Continued stability depends on whether enthusiast demand sustains or whether supply pressures from aging examples begin to intensify more broadly across the segment.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$37,566
- Annual appr. rate-8.7%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked115
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared115 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$2,280
- Total annual costUS$7,310
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings1
- Sales Last 12 Months58
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings1
- Avg Sale PriceUS$49,747
- Avg Mileage at Sale49,325 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$17,250 – US$205,392
- Total Sales Tracked58
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$70,500
Bring a Trailer · 3 Sept 2026
37,000 mi
Alpine White · 6-speed manual
US$38,250
Bring a Trailer · 29 Aug 2026
49,000 mi
Silverstone Metallic · DCT
US$30,250
Bring a Trailer · 28 Aug 2026
51,000 mi
Space Gray Metallic · 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
US$45,500
cars-and-bids · 25 Aug 2026
24,000 mi
Manual
US$45,000
Bring a Trailer · 25 Aug 2026
US$32,500
cars-and-bids · 21 Aug 2026
104,800 mi
manual
US$49,494
Bring a Trailer · 20 Aug 2026
48,000 mi
Interlagos Blue Metallic · manual
US$39,500
Bring a Trailer · 18 Aug 2026
Mineral White Metallic · 6-speed manual
US$20,250
Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026
Space Gray Metallic · DCT
US$38,500
cars-and-bids · 12 Aug 2026
71,400 mi
manual
Common questions
What is a BMW M3 (E92) worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$37,566, based on 29 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$17,250 to US$205,392.
Is the BMW M3 (E92) going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United States median moved -8.7%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many BMW M3 (E92)s are for sale right now?
We track 1 live auction listing for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
