Updated 3 Oct 2026
Used BMW M3 E36s typically list for about £27,000 in the UK, with most between £20,000 and £53,000.
Typical price
£27,000
Typical range
£20k–£53k
Highest recorded
£53,495
Price by year
Typical price at each production year.
“Newer examples in today's market (1999) sit notably higher, around £40,500, while most mid-90s years cluster between about £22,500 and £29,500; each year has only one or two listings behind it.”
Where prices sit today
How many currently-listed cars we found in each price band.
“Most cars listed today sit between about £19k and £30k, with several clustered around £24–25k; there is a separate high-price listing around £53k.”
Price by variant
Typical prices for each variant. Hover or tap a variant to see the range.
“The Coupe listing is the most expensive at about £53,500, the standard M3 sits around £27,000, and Evolution Coupe listings fall between about £20,000 and £25,000; some Evolution variants have no listings.”
Only includes listings where the seller named the variant, so not every car is counted here.
Value a specific car
Pick a year for a valuation of that car, adjustable for mileage and condition.
Evolution Coupe
Coupe
- Coupe, 316bhp:1996199719981999all years →
- Saloon, 210bhp:1993199419951996all years →
M3
This is aggregate market data based on listings we could find for the whole generation. Mileage, condition and history can move an individual price significantly.
Note: the first or last production year shown can occasionally include a small number of listings from the neighbouring generation.
Variants in this generation
Select a variant for its own valuationSwipe to see more columns →
| Base | 1995 | 210 bhp | Manual | Saloon | Petrol |
| Base | 1994-1995 | 282 bhp | Manual | Convertible | Petrol |
| Coupe | 1996-2000 | 316 bhp | Manual | Coupe | Petrol |
| Coupe | 1993-1996 | 210 bhp | Manual | Saloon | Petrol |
| Evolution | 1995-1999 | 316 bhp | Manual | Saloon | Petrol |
| Evolution Convertible | 1996-2000 | 316 bhp | Manual | Convertible | Petrol |
| Evolution Coupe | 1996-2000 | 316 bhp | Manual | Saloon | Petrol |
| Evolution Edition | 1999-2000 | 316 bhp | Manual | Convertible | Petrol |
Generation at a glance
Production
| Years produced | 1993-1999 |
|---|---|
| Generation | E36 |
| Predecessor | E30 |
| Successor | E46 |
Engine & power
| Power range | 210-316bhp |
|---|---|
| Fuel types | Petrol |
Body & drivetrain
| Body styles | Convertible, Coupe, Saloon |
|---|---|
| Transmissions | Manual |