BMW M3 tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $395
- Average
- $1,000
- High
- $1,837
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW M3 tailgate?
Asking prices from 37 salvage yards in 19 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the BMW M3 tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used BMW M3 tailgate costs $395 to $1,837, with a median asking price of $960. Based on 108 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (10 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the BMW M3 tailgate is listed
We found priced BMW M3 tailgate listings at 37 salvage yards across 19 states. California supplies the most, with 28 listings (21% of the total) from 5 yards. Location matters: yards in New York ask a median $800, while New Jersey yards ask $1,547, 93% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 28 | 5 | $900-6% |
| New York | 19 | 6 | $800-17% |
| Florida | 14 | 3 | $1,149+20% |
| New Jersey | 10 | 3 | $1,547+61% |
| Michigan | 10 | 3 | $1,099+14% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $960 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW M3 tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $960
- BMW M3 median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,105–$1,485
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a BMW M3 tailgate cost by year?
20252 listings$900$900 – $900202412 listings$900$755 – $90020234 listings$900$900 – $900202232 listings$1,250$450 – $1,547202116 listings$1,350$950 – $1,837201819 listingsFits 5 years$995$500 – $1,085201727 listingsFits 5 years$900$395 – $975201627 listingsFits 5 years$994$395 – $1,085201527 listingsFits 5 years$900$395 – $975
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW M3 tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW M3 tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 5 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $900, while 2021 tops the table at $1,350. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW M3 sits 123% above the Ford Mustang ($431), 30% above the Mercedes C Class ($739), and 140% above the Chevy Camaro ($400) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other BMW M3 parts are priced?
01wide ±263%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$19$598
02wide ±263%
Steering Wheel
$200median
$50$1,100
03wide ±95%
Headlight Assembly
$1,469median
$575$3,366
04wide ±83%
Wheels
$517median
$225$1,087
05wide ±287%
Car Radio
$169median
$29$1,000
06wide ±78%
Control Arm
$210median
$60$386
07wide ±138%
Tail Light
$175median
$30$512
08wide ±263%
Brake Caliper
$350median
$65$1,909
09wide ±200%
Rear View Mirror
$107median
$25$454
10wide ±97%
Radiator
$272median
$115$640
11wide ±87%
Grille
$189median
$90$418
12wide ±167%
Water Pump
$100median
$35$368
Price comparisons
Compare BMW M3 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordMustangvsBMWM3
Mustang$431
M3$960
$529 diff5,290 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsBMWM3
Class$739
M3$960
$221 diff5,265 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsBMWM3
Camaro$400
M3$960
$560 diff5,106 listings
TailgatecompareFordF250vsBMWM3
F250$1,071
M3$960
$111 diff4,354 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsBMWM3
Elantra$600
M3$960
$360 diff3,241 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsBMWM3
F150$850
M3$960
$110 diff2,968 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±108%
Acura ILX
$525median
$99$1,234
Acuraspread ±48%
Acura Integra
$1,390median
$850$2,197
Acurawide ±102%
Acura MDX
$1,576median
$435$3,662
Acurawide ±104%
Acura RDX
$1,520median
$400$3,548
Acurawide ±76%
Acura TLX
$860median
$340$1,655
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A4
$1,000median
$160$2,102
BMWwide ±82%
BMW 330i
$711median
$176$1,349
BMWwide ±102%
BMW 530i
$1,070median
$290$2,473
BMWwide ±247%
BMW X1
$750median
$125$3,824
BMWwide ±221%
BMW X3
$680median
$125$3,129
BMWwide ±230%
BMW X5
$626median
$125$3,000
BMWwide ±87%
BMW X7
$1,224median
$350$2,471
Common questions
BMW M3 tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a BMW M3?
The median asking price is $960 across 108 priced listings from 37 yards. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $900.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW M3 tailgate?
Using a used part, a BMW M3 tailgate replacement typically runs $1,105–$1,485 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $960, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which BMW M3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW M3 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW M3 tailgate fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.