As of May 2026, the BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP market has 21 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $8,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $6,000 and $23,500. BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP prices have decreased 5.7% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $12,200 to $11,500.
The typical BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP on the market has 126,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 96 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP Pricing
A fair price for a BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP in May 2026 is between $6,000 and $23,500 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,500 to $28,490 across 21 active listings.
Price Distribution (21 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$6,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$8,000
Typical market price
75th
$23,500
Above average / premium
90th
$28,490
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $13,150, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
50,000 - 100,000 mi
7
$28,490
100,000 - 150,000 mi
5
$8,000
Over 150,000 mi
6
$6,000
BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP Price Trends
BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP prices have decreased 5.7% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $11,500 across 2 sales, down from $12,200 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP prices are up 16.2% ($11,500 vs. $9,900 a year ago).
BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q3
10
$13,950
$14,604
2024-Q4
6
$31,000
$23,958
2025-Q1
6
$10,000
$10,592
2025-Q2
13
$9,900
$12,019
2025-Q3
10
$15,000
$14,712
2025-Q4
14
$14,700
$13,955
2026-Q1
7
$12,200
$12,979
2026-Q2
2
$11,500
$11,250
Best Value BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP by Model Year
The 2004 BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP offers the best value with a median price of $8,000 across 17 listings. The most expensive model year is 2005 at a median of $31,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2003
2
$28,000
$8,750
$28,000
2004
17
$8,000
$2,000
$28,490
2005
2
$31,995
$7,100
$31,995
Where to Buy a BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP
The highest concentration of BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP listings is in CA with 6 active listings, followed by WI (3), CO (2), FL (2), SC (1).
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
CA
6
WI
3
CO
2
FL
2
SC
1
GA
1
IL
1
TN
1
BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP Market Velocity
BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP listings spend an average of 96 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 96 days.
BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $6,000 to $23,500. The median is $8,000. Anything below $6,000 is a strong value; above $23,500 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP prices have dropped 5.7% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2004 model year has the lowest median price at $8,000, making it the most accessible entry point into BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 96 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 3 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline.
Browse all 21 active BMW 3 Series (E46) 330i ZHP listings.