48 BMW M3 lots for sale across 36+ Copart locations – model years 1997–2027, avg. mileage 78,000 mi. 27% clean title, 69% salvage; Front End is the top damage (63%). Bids start at $200, and recent BMWs sold for a median winning bid around $2,500 before fees across the make.
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Odometer:
27749 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
NY - NEWBURGH
Sale Date:
11/16/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Green
Current bid:
$350
Buy It Now:
$23,800
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Odometer:
159682 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
IN - DYER
Sale Date:
11/16/2026
Sale Status:
On Approval
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Manual
Engine displacement:
3.2L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Silver
Current bid:
$775
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Odometer:
174367 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
MN - ST. CLOUD
Sale Date:
11/16/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.2L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Green
Current bid:
$500
Buy It Now:
$4,000
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Odometer:
69174 miles
Title code:
Damage:
MECHANICAL
Location:
OR - PORTLAND NORTH
Sale Date:
11/16/2026
Sale Status:
On Approval
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Manual
Engine displacement:
UNKNOWN
Drive:
Unknown
Cylinder:
Unknown
Fuel:
Unknown
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$6,200
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Odometer:
103426 miles
Title code:
Damage:
UNKNOWN
Location:
MA - INTERNATIONAL OFFSITE AUCTION
Sale Date:
11/17/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Manual
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Yellow
Current bid:
$24,000
Buy It Now:
$32,000
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Odometer:
143895 miles
Title code:
Damage:
UNKNOWN
Location:
TX - HOUSTON EAST
Sale Date:
11/17/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Charcoal
Current bid:
$16,300
Buy It Now:
$17,000
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Odometer:
87452 miles
Title code:
Damage:
WATER/FLOOD
Location:
NY - NEWBURGH
Sale Date:
11/17/2026
Sale Status:
On Approval
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.0L 8
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$15,800
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Odometer:
111364 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
WV - CHARLESTON
Sale Date:
11/17/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
White
Current bid:
$25,000
Buy It Now:
$27,000
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Odometer:
12613 miles
Title code:
Damage:
UNKNOWN
Location:
NC - MEBANE
Sale Date:
11/17/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Green
Current bid:
$30,000
Buy It Now:
$56,000
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Odometer:
11495 miles
Title code:
Damage:
VANDALISM
Location:
CT - HARTFORD
Sale Date:
11/17/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
White
Current bid:
$31,750
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Odometer:
307 miles
Title code:
Damage:
REAR END
Location:
FL - MIAMI NORTH
Sale Date:
11/17/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Gray
Current bid:
$15
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Odometer:
12732 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
FL - WEST PALM BEACH
Sale Date:
11/17/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Blue
Current bid:
$20,600
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Odometer:
Unknown
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
NJ - SOMERVILLE
Sale Date:
11/17/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$1,200
Buy It Now:
$19,900
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Odometer:
23368 miles
Title code:
Damage:
SIDE
Location:
TX - HOUSTON
Sale Date:
11/17/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Manual
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Gray
Current bid:
$150
Buy It Now:
$48,750
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Odometer:
35657 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
TX - HOUSTON
Sale Date:
11/17/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
White
Current bid:
$0
Buy It Now:
$38,500
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Odometer:
62972 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
MN - MINNEAPOLIS NORTH
Sale Date:
11/17/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
White
Current bid:
$3,100
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Odometer:
78956 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
IL - CHICAGO NORTH
Sale Date:
11/17/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.2L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Blue
Current bid:
$1,600
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Odometer:
91546 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
TX - HOUSTON
Sale Date:
11/17/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.0L 8
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
White
Current bid:
$350
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Odometer:
Unknown
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
AK - ANCHORAGE
Sale Date:
11/17/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Gray
Current bid:
$150
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Odometer:
1823 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
CA - SAN JOSE
Sale Date:
11/17/2026
Sale Status:
On Approval
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Gray
Current bid:
$25,250
3 days
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Odometer:
Unknown
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
FL - MIAMI SOUTH
Sale Date:
11/18/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$200
Buy It Now:
$45,000
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Odometer:
113904 miles
Title code:
Damage:
UNKNOWN
Location:
NC - GASTONIA
Sale Date:
11/18/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Manual
Engine displacement:
3.2L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$5,200
Buy It Now:
$22,500
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Odometer:
60072 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
CT - HARTFORD SPRINGFIELD
Sale Date:
11/19/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$19,700
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Odometer:
37010 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
ME - LYMAN
Sale Date:
11/19/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Blue
Current bid:
$12,700
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The M3 pulls serious search volume in BMW's auction pool, and the lots span four very different cars. Front End damage leads at 63%, with mileage averaging 78,000. Across the make a recent BMW sold for a median winning bid near $2,500 before fees, but that figure means little here – a rough, crashed E46 can land near the bottom of BMW's $1,200–$6,200 band, while a clean G80 clears a multiple of it. Bid against the exact generation and trim, not the make-wide number. Most of these stay in the US, picked up locally or shipped in-country.
Each generation fails in its own way. The E46 (2001–06) runs the naturally aspirated S54, strong when healthy, but rod bearings and the VANOS unit both wear with age, so listen for bottom-end knock and a rough cold start. The E9X (2008–13) switched to the S65 V8, carrying the same rod bearing wear plus a known weakness in the individual throttle actuators – a repair that touches all eight cylinders at once. Turbos arrived with the F80 (2015–18) and its S55 inline-six, whose rod bearings are a well-documented failure point, and a tuned example may already show crank hub slip. The current G80 runs the newer S58, tougher on paper, though the plastic coolant hard lines and VANOS solenoids still crack and stick over time. On any of them, ask for service records showing the last rod bearing check.
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.
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FAQ
FAQ What condition are these M3s in?
About 48 lots, 69% on a salvage title and the rest clean or rebuilt. Front End is the most common damage at 63%. The pool spans four generations, so mileage and year vary widely lot to lot.
Is a salvage M3 worth buying?
It depends heavily on the generation. BMW-wide, a recent car sold for a median winning bid near $2,500 before fees, most between $1,200 and $6,200 – but a clean-title M3 commands far more once you're bidding on a G80. Price the exact year and engine rather than the make average.
What should I check before bidding?
Rod bearing history matters from the S54 through the S55, so ask for service records before you bid. On an E9X car, confirm the individual throttle actuators still work; on an S55 or S58, look for crank hub slip if the car carries aftermarket tuning.
Can I insure and register a salvage M3?
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 an M3'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 confirm the claimed engine and trim match the build sheet.
What are good alternatives to the M3?
Cross-shop the Mercedes-Benz C-Class in AMG trim or the Audi S4 for the same German-sedan performance game, or look at the Cadillac CT4 for a domestic take on it.
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