BMW M3 (E30)
Compare the BMW M3 E30 Evolution II, Sport Evolution, and Cecotto and Ravaglia editions.
What to check before buying
Verify factory engine, edition and market documentation. Check the chassis and body panels for accident repair and document any competition use.
RM recorded GBP 404,375 for a Sport Evolution with 4,503 kilometres and a BMW Classic Birth Certificate.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBSAK070X0AC79516 | 8 Jul 2026RM Sotheby’s · The Woodcote Park Auction 20261990 BMW M3 Sport Evolution | SoldGBP 404,375 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceRM reports 4,503 km and a BMW Classic Birth Certificate. |
| WBSAK07040AC79303 | 25 Nov 2023RM Sotheby’s · Munich1992 BMW M3 Sport Evolution | SoldEUR 143,750 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceRM lists 1992, the reported first-registration year. The title year is not a factory build date. |
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Review the seller’s records, comparable sales, and questions for an independent marque specialist before deciding what to offer.
Pre-purchase advice
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Factory specification and chronology
- Production
- 1986–1991
- Factory purpose
- Road
- Body styles
- Two-door saloon, Convertible
Documented variants
| Variant | Production | Body style | Coachbuilder | Wheelbase | Factory specification | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M3 (E30), Evolution II | 1988 | Saloon | — | — | Road | |
| BMW M3 (E30), Sport Evolution ("Evolution III")Sport Evo, Evolution III | 1989–1990 | Saloon | — | — | Road | WBSAK070X0AC79516WBSAK07040AC79303 |
| BMW M3 Cecotto Edition (E30) | 1989 | Saloon | — | — | Road | |
| BMW M3 Ravaglia Edition (E30)Roberto Ravaglia Edition | 1989 | Saloon | — | — | Road |