Depreciation & used values · Saloon
BMW M3 depreciation
The BMW M3 loses about 44% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £97,500, a 2023 example with around 22,000 miles on the clock is worth about £53,450 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of M3 at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used M3 is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's M3 at its typical mileage (7,311 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | <1 yr | 3,500 | £93,800 | £83,550–£104,000 | 96% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 7,500 | £82,800 | £73,450–£92,200 | 89% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 14,500 | £66,550 | £58,750–£74,350 | 75% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 22,000 | £53,450 | £46,950–£59,900 | 64% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 29,000 | £45,900 | £40,150–£51,650 | 58% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 36,500 | £41,850 | £36,450–£47,250 | 56% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 44,000 | £31,950 | £27,700–£36,200 | 49% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 51,000 | £27,500 | £23,700–£31,250 | 44% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 58,500 | £23,200 | £19,950–£26,500 | 39% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full M3 profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 8 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Hold — Fair value — the 4-year mark is the sweet spot
- Loses about 9% a year around 3 years old
- Steepest losses are over by about 4 years
- UK numbers growing (+4.8% year on year)
- Reliability 72/100
M3 depreciation — quick answers
How much does a BMW M3 depreciate?
The BMW M3 loses about 44% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 22,000 miles is worth about £53,450 today.
What is a 2023 BMW M3 worth?
A 2023 BMW M3 at a typical 22,000 miles is worth about £53,450 — likely between £46,950 and £59,900 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a BMW M3?
Fair value — the 4-year mark is the sweet spot. It loses about 9.1% a year around 3 years old, with the steepest losses over by roughly 4 years.