Depreciation & used values · Saloon
BMW M3 depreciation
The BMW M3 loses about 30% 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 £53,250 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of M3 at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
How this curve is built — the level is pinned to a researched used-market price for this model (AutoTrader median, 2023 at 30k miles). The curve shape itself is a segment-level model shared with similar cars, not a per-model measurement, so treat the year-on-year pattern as indicative and the anchored year as the firm point.
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 | £88,000 | £78,400–£97,600 | 90% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 7,500 | £74,450 | £66,050–£82,900 | 80% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 14,500 | £63,000 | £55,650–£70,400 | 71% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 22,000 | £53,250 | £46,800–£59,700 | 63% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 29,000 | £45,050 | £39,400–£50,650 | 57% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 36,500 | £38,000 | £33,100–£42,950 | 51% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 44,000 | £32,100 | £27,800–£36,350 | 49% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 51,000 | £27,100 | £23,350–£30,800 | 43% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 58,500 | £22,850 | £19,600–£26,050 | 38% |
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 — depreciation is moderating
- Loses about 10% a year around 3 years old
- UK numbers growing (+4.8% year on year)
- Reliability 85/100
M3 depreciation — quick answers
How much does a BMW M3 depreciate?
The BMW M3 loses about 30% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 22,000 miles is worth about £53,250 today.
What is a 2023 BMW M3 worth?
A 2023 BMW M3 at a typical 22,000 miles is worth about £53,250 — likely between £46,800 and £59,700 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a BMW M3?
Fair value — depreciation is moderating. It loses about 10.5% a year around 3 years old.