17 BMW 328d lots for sale across 17+ Copart locations – model years 2014–2018, avg. mileage 155,000 mi. 41% clean title, 53% salvage; Front End is the top damage (35%). Bids start at $250, and recent BMWs sold for a median winning bid around $2,500 before fees across the make.
The 328d was BMW's diesel answer to the 328i, sold as both a sedan and a Sports Wagon on the F30-generation 3 Series, and it's a thinner-volume lot at auction than the gas car. Front End tops the damage board at 35%. There isn't enough sold volume on the 328d alone to set a model-specific median, but recent BMWs across the make sold for a winning bid around $2,500 before fees, mostly between $1,200 and $6,200 – a fair anchor once a diesel-specific inspection is factored in. Most of these stay in the US, picked up locally or shipped in-country.
The 328d runs BMW's N47 four-cylinder diesel, and its best-known weak point is the timing chain, which sits at the back of the engine against the firewall rather than up front – so a worn chain or guide means pulling the engine or transmission to fix it, not a quick front-of-engine job. Ask specifically about chain service history and listen for rattling on cold start before you bid. Like other BMW diesels, the 328d also leans on an EGR valve and a diesel particulate filter to meet emissions rules, and both clog or fail over time, so recent service records on each are worth chasing down. On the wagon body, check the rear hatch struts and cargo area separately from the usual collision points, since that's extra hardware the sedan doesn't carry. When a lot's too far gone to save, a clean-title 328d at least gives you a baseline for comparing repair cost against value.
Buying is quick: register free – no dealer license – set a maximum bid and the system bids for you up to that cap, or take a lot at its Buy Now price. Win it, pay the invoice plus fees, then pick up, ship or export.
Note: ACV and damage data come from the original auction listing. Always check the condition and title yourself before you bid.
FAQ
What condition are these 328ds in?
About 17 lots, 53% on a salvage title and the rest clean or rebuilt. Front End leads at 35%. The pool includes both the sedan and Sports Wagon body.
Is a salvage 328d worth buying?
Often, if the timing chain and emissions hardware both check out. There isn't enough sold volume to price the 328d on its own, but recent BMWs across the make sold for a median winning bid around $2,500 before fees, mostly between $1,200 and $6,200 – workable here too, once you weigh in diesel-specific repairs.
What should I check before bidding?
Ask about timing-chain service history on the N47 diesel, since it sits at the back of the engine and a failure means major labor. Check for recent EGR valve and diesel particulate filter service, and inspect the rear hatch struts and cargo area separately on wagon lots.
Can I insure and register a salvage 328d?
Not while it's salvage-titled. You register and insure it only after it's rebuilt and passes a state inspection; once re-titled rebuilt, most insurers will write it, just not the company that totaled it. Check with your insurer before you bid.
How does the auction work?
Register free, no dealer license needed. Set a maximum bid and the system bids for you up to that cap, or take a lot at its Buy Now price. Win it, pay the invoice plus fees, then pick up, ship or export.
How do I check a 328d's history before bidding?
Every lot lists the VIN, damage type and title brand. Run the VIN through a vehicle-history report for prior accidents and title events, and ask about timing chain and emissions service records.