BMW 3 Series Depreciation Calculator
Calculate the BMW 3 Series depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.
The BMW 3 Series is the benchmark sport luxury sedan, but like most German luxury cars it depreciates faster than mainstream rivals. Expect roughly 50–55% retained value after 5 years, with M Sport and performance variants holding up better than loaded executive trims.
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Year-by-year depreciation
Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $53,500
| Age | Value | % Retained | Annual depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | $53,500 | 100% | — |
| Year 1 | $42,800 | 80% | -$10,700 (20%) |
| Year 2 | $37,450 | 70% | -$5,350 (12.5%) |
| Year 3 | $33,170 | 62% | -$4,280 (11.4%) |
| Year 4 | $29,960 | 56% | -$3,210 (9.7%) |
| Year 5 | $27,285 | 51% | -$2,675 (8.9%) |
| Year 6 | $24,610 | 46% | -$2,675 (9.8%) |
| Year 7 | $21,935 | 41% | -$2,675 (10.9%) |
| Year 8 | $19,795 | 37% | -$2,140 (9.8%) |
| Year 9 | $17,655 | 33% | -$2,140 (10.8%) |
| Year 10 | $16,050 | 30% | -$1,605 (9.1%) |
BMW 3 Series depreciation by country
The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the BMW 3 Series depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.
Baseline market. The 3 Series depreciates faster than Japanese rivals, but M340i and M3 variants hold value exceptionally well due to enthusiast demand.
xDrive variants dominate Canadian sales and retain slightly better than RWD trims. Winter-salt corrosion concerns on older examples steepen depreciation past year 6.
Huge fleet and company-car market means heavy supply of ex-lease 320d and 330e cars, pushing 3-year depreciation deeper. M Sport trim is nearly mandatory for resale.
Diesel 320d dominates, but tightening emission zones in cities like Paris and Berlin accelerate depreciation on older diesels. Touring wagon variants retain value better than sedans.
Strong demand for petrol 330i and M340i in the Gulf, with resale supported by BMW's established dealer network. Heat and sand exposure can hurt values on poorly maintained examples.
Locally assembled long-wheelbase 3 Series Gran Limousine commands a loyal executive buyer base. High import duties on parts mean first-owner cars hold value better than aging ones.
Premium sedan demand has softened with the SUV shift, so non-M trims depreciate faster. M3 and M340i retain value strongly in the enthusiast used market.
BMW 3 Series depreciation after an accident
An accident on a vehicle's history permanently increases its depreciation rate, even after perfect repairs. Here's how much extra depreciation each severity level adds to a BMW 3 Series.
Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.
Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates depreciation.
Frame damage, flood, salvage title. Permanent depreciation hit even after full restoration.
This "diminished value" is the extra depreciation a car carries after an accident. Insurance rarely reimburses it — our calculator bakes it into every depreciation estimate.