BMW 3 Series Insurance in Kentucky
Rates from $70 – $117/mo minimum coverage, $293 – $488/mo full coverage. Compare top KY carriers below.
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Updated June 2026 · Source: Kentucky DOI + IQ rate model
Average monthly premium — 2024 BMW 3 Series, Kentucky
Ranges shown reflect typical driver profiles (clean record, 35-55, average credit, 12k mi/yr). Your actual rate varies by age, credit, prior insurance, and coverage limits. Get a real quote in 2 minutes.
Top carriers for BMW 3 Series drivers in Kentucky
"From" rates are directional based on carrier price-leader behavior, not real quotes. Real rate depends on your driver profile.
Why BMW 3 Series insurance costs what it does in Kentucky
Lowers liability + medical-payments premiums by ~2–5% vs an equivalent 3-star vehicle.
No theft-rank surcharge on comprehensive premium.
High parts and labor costs raise collision premiums materially.
Kentucky is a choice no-fault state requiring 25/50/25 liability + $10,000 PIP. Around 21% of Kentucky drivers are uninsured, which is in the top 5 nationally and pushes UM premiums sharply above the regional average.
Frequently asked questions
01How much is BMW 3 Series insurance in Kentucky?
Kentucky drivers of a 2024 BMW 3 Series pay about $293 – $488 per month for full coverage, or roughly $70 – $117 per month for minimum coverage. Your actual rate depends on age, credit, driving history, mileage, and coverage limits — a real quote from a licensed agent typically takes under 2 minutes.
02Is full coverage required on a financed 3 Series?
Yes. If your 3 Series has a loan or lease, the lender will require both comprehensive and collision (together "full coverage") for the duration of the loan. Kentucky law itself only requires the state liability minimums (25/50/25 plus $10,000 PIP), but the lender's contract overrides that.
03What's the cheapest carrier for a 3 Series in Kentucky?
Cheapest varies by driver profile, but in Kentucky the major carriers most often quoting the lowest premiums for a 3 Series are GEICO, Progressive, and State Farm. Regional carriers (Kentucky Farm Bureau and Cincinnati) sometimes beat the majors for clean-record drivers. The only way to know is to compare 3-4 quotes side by side.
04Does the 3 Series's 5-star safety rating lower my premium?
Yes, a small but real amount. The 3 Series's 5-star NHTSA rating means lower expected injury claims in an at-fault collision, which insurers price into both liability and medical-payments premiums. The discount is typically 2-5% vs an equivalent 3-star vehicle.
05Does Kentucky require SR-22 after a DUI for a 3 Series?
After a DUI, Kentucky requires an SR-22 filing from your insurer certifying you carry the state minimum coverage. The filing itself is usually $25, but the underlying premium for a 3 Series typically jumps 60-150% for 3-5 years after the DUI. Some carriers won't write new SR-22s — Progressive, Travelers, and The General are the most common SR-22 writers.