Used 2016 BMW M3 engine from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 BMW M3 Engine prices

Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2016 BMW M3, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedOct 12, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 BMW M3 engine

A used 2016 BMW M3 engine costs between $7,999 and $13,225, with a median of $10,310 from 37 salvage yard listings.

What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →

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Price summary

A used 2016 BMW M3 engine costs $7,999 to $13,225, with a median asking price of $10,310. Based on 37 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2021 (7 model years), updated Oct 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$10,310

2016 BMW M3 engine price snapshot

USD
Low
$7,999
Average
$10,473
High
$13,225
50 listings observed · 37 priced listings used · last updated Oct 12, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$7,999–$13,22536 listings
Grade XUngraded$8,000–$8,0001 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $7,999–$13,225 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2016 BMW M3 engine replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$10,310
2016 BMW M3 median asking price
Labor
$950–$3,000
10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$11,260–$13,310
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 BMW M3 compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 50 observed listings, including 37 with posted prices. Its $10,310 median is 12% below the BMW M3 guide's $11,755 median.

Among the 9 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #1 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. Shopping across all 7 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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ABS Module

$212median
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$425median
$100$1,193
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Alternator

$200median
$50$337
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Axle Shaft

$380median
$150$775
06wide ±66%

Blower Motor

$162median
$35$249
07wide ±263%

Brake Caliper

$350median
$65$1,909
08wide ±84%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$1,470median
$679$3,150
09spread ±25%

Front Bumper

$805median
$600$995
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Rear Bumper

$795median
$395$1,009
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Car Radio

$169median
$29$1,000
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Center Console

$255median
$63$790
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AC Condenser

$200median
$72$598
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Control Arm

$210median
$60$386
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Differential

$895median
$595$900
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Door Assembly

$378median
$125$2,000
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Drive Shaft

$525median
$280$1,025
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Engine Computer

$440median
$212$1,289
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Exhaust Manifold

Price data updating

20wide ±65%

Fender

$749median
$420$1,400
21spread ±21%

Fog Light

$128median
$117$172
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Front Seat

$602median
$127$3,300
23wide ±204%

Fuel Pump

$135median
$50$600
24wide ±172%

Fuel Tank

$200median
$63$750
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Grille

$189median
$90$418
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Headlight Assembly

$1,469median
$575$3,366
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Heater Core

Price data updating

28wide ±93%

Hood

$816median
$275$1,800
29spread ±55%

Ignition Switch

$77median
$24$108
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Instrument Cluster

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Intake Manifold

$104median
$49$449
32wide ±280%

Master Cylinder

$100median
$19$578
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Side Mirror

$631median
$300$1,250
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Power Steering Pump

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35spread ±43%

Quarter Panel

$1,000median
$600$1,450
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$272median
$115$640
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Rear View Mirror

$107median
$25$454
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$100median
$30$454
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$272median
$90$700
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$799median
$445$1,848
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$200median
$50$1,100
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$522median
$175$1,499
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$200median
$76$464
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Tail Light

$175median
$30$512
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Tailgate

$960median
$395$1,837
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$100median
$35$250
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Torque Converter

Price data updating

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$1,641median
$1,250$2,025
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Transmission

$2,225median
$1,090$8,500
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$110median
$19$598
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$580median
$280$1,249
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$100median
$35$368
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$517median
$225$1,087
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$125median
$30$271

Common questions

2016 BMW M3 engine FAQ

How much is a used 2016 BMW M3 engine?

Based on 37 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 BMW M3 engine lists between $7,999 and $13,225, with a median asking price of $10,310.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 BMW M3 engine?

Using a used part, a 2016 BMW M3 engine replacement typically runs $11,260–$13,310 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $10,310, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2016 BMW M3 engine fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 BMW M3 engine also appear under model years 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2016 BMW M3 motor?

A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2016 BMW M3 engine — median $10,310, from 37 listings.

2016 BMW M3 Engine Cost — Used From $7,999 to $13,225