As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical BMW 3 Series (F31) is actually worth $10,400 (fair range $9,200 to $11,700). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 0 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $12,000 — about 15% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
Still gathering enough sold history to call this market.
As of August 2026, the BMW 3 Series (F31) market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $6,400, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $5,300 and $6,997. BMW 3 Series (F31) prices have decreased 36.7% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $15,784 to $9,988.
The typical BMW 3 Series (F31) on the market has 136,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 4 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current BMW 3 Series (F31) Pricing
A fair price for a BMW 3 Series (F31) in August 2026 is between $5,300 and $6,997 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $4,000 to $7,420 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$4,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$5,300
Below average price
Median (50th)
$6,400
Typical market price
75th
$6,997
Above average / premium
90th
$7,420
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $6,012, which is lower than the median, suggesting pricing is relatively symmetrical across the market.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
4
$4,500
10,000 - 25,000 mi
9
$5,500
50,000 - 100,000 mi
87
$6,799
100,000 - 150,000 mi
598
$6,500
Over 150,000 mi
296
$5,700
BMW 3 Series (F31) Price Trends
BMW 3 Series (F31) prices have decreased 36.7% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $9,988 across 3 sales, down from $15,784 in 2026-Q2.
BMW 3 Series (F31) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q2
1
$13,900
$13,900
2026-Q2
14
$15,784
$16,139
2026-Q3
3
$9,988
$11,661
Best Value BMW 3 Series (F31) by Model Year
The 2019 BMW 3 Series (F31) offers the best value with a median price of $3,000 across 9 listings. The most expensive model year is 2018 at a median of $7,107.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2012
184
$5,900
$2,500
$7,500
2013
299
$6,300
$2,500
$7,500
2014
204
$6,899
$2,500
$7,500
2015
184
$6,500
$2,500
$7,500
2016
87
$6,495
$2,800
$7,500
2017
21
$6,888
$2,699
$7,500
2018
12
$7,107
$2,500
$7,500
2019
9
$3,000
$2,500
$4,999
BMW 3 Series (F31) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
→ FLAT
50%
stable
insufficient history
12 months
→ FLAT
50%
stable
insufficient history
24 months
→ FLAT
50%
stable
insufficient history
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the BMW 3 Series (F31) — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a BMW 3 Series (F31)
The highest concentration of BMW 3 Series (F31) listings is in FL with 155 active listings, followed by TX (143), CA (139), GA (75), NJ (59).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NY at $5,000, while OH has the highest at $6,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $1,995.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
FL
155
$6,385
TX
143
$6,000
CA
139
$6,500
GA
75
$5,995
NJ
59
$6,495
AZ
48
$5,900
VA
41
$6,798
IL
36
$5,999
NY
35
$5,000
WA
35
$5,900
BMW 3 Series (F31) Market Velocity
BMW 3 Series (F31) listings spend an average of 4 days on market. This is a fast-moving market. Buyers should expect competitive pricing and be prepared to act quickly on well-priced examples. Sellers can generally expect strong demand.
The median time on market is 4 days.
BMW 3 Series (F31) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $5,300 to $6,997. The median is $6,400. Anything below $5,300 is a strong value; above $6,997 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: BMW 3 Series (F31) prices have dropped 36.7% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2019 model year has the lowest median price at $3,000, making it the most accessible entry point into BMW 3 Series (F31) ownership.
Act fast: With an average of 4 days on market, good examples sell quickly. Have financing arranged and be ready to move on a listing within days.