Used 2016 BMW M3 ignition switch from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 BMW M3 Ignition Switch prices

Year-specific used ignition switch 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 6, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 BMW M3 ignition switch

A used 2016 BMW M3 ignition switch costs between $77 and $77, with a median of $77 from 37 salvage yard listings.

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

Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary

A used 2016 BMW M3 ignition switch costs $77 to $77, with a median asking price of $77. Based on 37 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2019 (8 model years), updated Oct 6, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$77
Grade B (good)$77

2016 BMW M3 ignition switch price snapshot

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Low
$77
Average
$77
High
$77
50 listings observed · 37 priced listings used · last updated Oct 6, 2026· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$77–$7711 listings
Grade BStandard used$77–$771 listings
Grade XUngraded$77–$7725 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $77–$77 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2016 BMW M3 ignition switch replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$77
2016 BMW M3 median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$170–$450
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown

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 $77 median is 0% above the BMW M3 guide's $77 median.

Among the 4 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019. Shopping across all 8 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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What does a BMW M3 ignition switch cost in other years?

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AC Compressor

$213median
$75$550
02wide ±110%

ABS Module

$212median
$85$550
03wide ±129%

Air Bag

$425median
$100$1,193
04wide ±72%

Alternator

$200median
$50$337
05wide ±82%

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
10spread ±39%

Rear Bumper

$795median
$395$1,009
11wide ±287%

Car Radio

$169median
$29$1,000
12wide ±143%

Center Console

$255median
$63$790
13wide ±132%

AC Condenser

$200median
$72$598
14wide ±78%

Control Arm

$210median
$60$386
15tight ±17%

Differential

$895median
$595$900
16wide ±248%

Door Assembly

$378median
$125$2,000
17wide ±71%

Drive Shaft

$525median
$280$1,025
18spread ±47%

Engine

$11,755median
$7,999$19,087
19wide ±122%

Engine Computer

$440median
$212$1,289
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Exhaust Manifold

Price data updating

21wide ±65%

Fender

$749median
$420$1,400
22spread ±21%

Fog Light

$128median
$117$172
23wide ±264%

Front Seat

$602median
$127$3,300
24wide ±204%

Fuel Pump

$135median
$50$600
25wide ±172%

Fuel Tank

$200median
$63$750
26wide ±87%

Grille

$189median
$90$418
27wide ±95%

Headlight Assembly

$1,469median
$575$3,366
28

Heater Core

Price data updating

29wide ±93%

Hood

$816median
$275$1,800
30

Instrument Cluster

Price data updating

31wide ±192%

Intake Manifold

$104median
$49$449
32wide ±280%

Master Cylinder

$100median
$19$578
33wide ±75%

Side Mirror

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

Price data updating

35spread ±43%

Quarter Panel

$1,000median
$600$1,450
36wide ±97%

Radiator

$272median
$115$640
37wide ±200%

Rear View Mirror

$107median
$25$454
38wide ±212%

Starter

$100median
$30$454
39wide ±112%

Steering Column

$272median
$90$700
40wide ±88%

Steering Rack

$799median
$445$1,848
41wide ±263%

Steering Wheel

$200median
$50$1,100
42wide ±127%

Strut

$522median
$175$1,499
43wide ±97%

Sunroof

$200median
$76$464
44wide ±138%

Tail Light

$175median
$30$512
45wide ±75%

Tailgate

$960median
$395$1,837
46wide ±108%

Throttle Body

$100median
$35$250
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Torque Converter

Price data updating

48spread ±24%

Transfer Case

$1,641median
$1,250$2,025
49wide ±167%

Transmission

$2,225median
$1,090$8,500
50wide ±263%

Transmission Control Module

$110median
$19$598
51wide ±84%

Turbocharger

$580median
$280$1,249
52wide ±167%

Water Pump

$100median
$35$368
53wide ±83%

Wheels

$517median
$225$1,087
54wide ±96%

Window Regulator

$125median
$30$271

Common questions

2016 BMW M3 ignition switch FAQ

How much is a used 2016 BMW M3 ignition switch?

Based on 37 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 BMW M3 ignition switch lists between $77 and $77, with a median asking price of $77.

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

Using a used part, a 2016 BMW M3 ignition switch replacement typically runs $170–$450 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this year lists at $77, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2016 BMW M3 ignition switch fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 BMW M3 ignition switch also appear under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 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 key switch?

A key switch is another name for a ignition switch. The prices on this page cover the 2016 BMW M3 ignition switch — median $77, from 37 listings.

2016 BMW M3 Ignition Switch Cost — Used From $77 to $77