80 BMW 430i lots for sale across 55+ Copart locations – model years 2017–2026, avg. mileage 81,000 mi. 26% clean title, 69% salvage; Front End is the top damage (45%). Bids start at $250, and recent BMWs sold for a median winning bid around $2,500 before fees across the make.
BMW introduced the 430i badge in 2017, replacing the 428i as the four-cylinder entry point into the refreshed 4 Series – it's sold here as a coupe, a folding-hardtop convertible and the four-door Gran Coupe. Front End shows up most at 45%. Across the make a recent BMW sold for a median winning bid near $2,500 before fees, most between $1,200 and $6,200, and a late-model 430i in clean condition usually prices toward the top of that band. Most stay in the US, picked up locally or shipped in-country.
The B46 turbo four moved the timing chain to the back of the engine, against the transmission, a layout BMW carried over from the earlier N20 – the guides and tensioner wear over time, and because the chain sits where it does, a stretched or skipped chain means pulling the transmission to fix it, not a quick front-cover job. Ask for service records showing a shop inspected the chain on any high-mile car. The Gran Coupe shares its drivetrain with the coupe and convertible but trades a little rear headroom for its sloped roofline, so treat the three body styles as one mechanical platform with different sheet metal. On the convertible, cycle the folding hardtop in the auction video – a top that won't latch or stalls partway is a real repair bill, not cosmetic.
Buying is quick: register free – no dealer license – set a maximum bid and the system bids up to that cap for you, 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 430is in?
About 80 lots, 69% on a salvage title and the rest clean or rebuilt. Front End leads at 45%, and the pool spans the coupe, convertible and four-door Gran Coupe body styles.
Is a salvage 430i worth buying?
Usually, since the four-cylinder drivetrain is cheap to service compared with BMW's six-cylinder cars. BMW-wide, a recent car sold for a median winning bid near $2,500 before fees, most between $1,200 and $6,200 – a clean-title 430i tends to land near the top of that range.
What should I check before bidding?
Ask for chain-service records, since the B46's timing chain sits at the back of the engine and a neglected one is an expensive transmission-out repair. Confirm the exact body style in the listing, and on a convertible, watch the auction video to see the hardtop cycle.
Can I insure and register a salvage 430i?
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 430i'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 before you commit.