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BMW 3 SERIES Used Car Review

The 3 Series is German car maker BMW's signature model - a compact luxury passenger car that has existed in multiple generations since its 1975 debut. Since 2014, the 3 Series name has applied to sedan and wagon body styles only, with coupe and convertible models adopting the 4 Series nomenclature. The 3 Series has long been considered one of the most entertaining cars to drive in its class, and the flagship M3 performance variant is especially famous.

Pros

Cons

  • Entertaining to drive with beautiful handling
  • Fuel efficiency consistently excellent, and often class-leading
  • Superb performance of six-cylinder engines
  • Good build quality
  • Run-flat tyres (introduced in 2007 in lieu of a spare wheel) bring a firmer ride
  • Four-cylinder turbos replaced brand's famous six-cylinders in performance but not sound
  • Adaptive suspension (optional on many models) needed for best ride quality
  • Interior presentation has generally lagged behind rival Audi A4
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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2010 BMW E90 320d Auto

  • 133444 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Nice 2010 BMW E90 320d 2.0 Turbo Diesel Auto Sedan With Air Conditioning, Power Steering And Windows, Airbags, Alloys, Sunroof, Woodgrain and Leather Interior. Registered to 1/9/2024 with Only 133,444 K's and Books with Full Service History. Beautiful Original Car That Drives Well. Selling For Only $8,950 Fixed Price, Cash Or Eftpos Welcome. Buyers Please Call Me 8am To 4pm on For More Information And To Make An Appointment.

$8,950 Drive Away^
Kellyville, NSW

Dealer used
9 hours ago

2011 BMW 3 SERIES E90 320D 2.0DT! STEPTRONIC 6SP! 4 DOOR LIFESTYLE SEDAN!

  • 129245 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2011 BMW 3 SERIES E90 320D 2.0DT! STEPTRONIC 6SP! 4 DOOR LIFESTYLE SEDAN! Introducing the 2011 BMW 3 Series E90 320d Lifestyle Sedan: a perfect blend of luxury, performance and comfort. This black beauty, powered by a 2.0 litre diesel engine, offers an impressive sports automatic transmission and is fitted with four cylinders to ensure a smooth and powerful drive. The vehicle's sleek exterior is matched by a well-maintained interior, comfortably seating up to five passengers. This BMW 3 Seri

$15,300 Excl. Gov. Charges
Caboolture, QLD

Dealer used
10 hours ago

2010 BMW 3 Series E90 MY11 320d Steptronic Lifestyle Silver 6 Speed Sports Automatic Sedan

  • 118234 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

+ SPECIAL ORDER MOONSTONE BMW INDIVIDUAL PAINTWORK + SUNROOF + XENONS + AMAZING CONDITION + FULL HISTORY + GREAT VALUE GERMAN LUXURY SEDAN + 2010 BMW 320d Saloon finished in Moonstone Silver Pearl Metallic Paintwork with a Beige Leather Interior Trim. + Great Condition & Low Mileage for Age + Fantastic Value European Luxury Motoring + Special Order BMW Individual Moonstone + Torquey Turbocharged Diesel Engine + Slick Sports Automatic Transmission + Electric Glass Sliding Sunroof + Xenon Head

$14,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Wilston, QLD

Dealer used
10 hours ago

2011 BMW 3 20d LIFESTYLE 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D SEDAN

  • 229040 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2011 Diesel Turbo BMW Auto . Fully serviced . Sold with Roadworthy Certificate . Inspection and test drive welcomed. Very good condition . Price negotiable

Negotiable
Fairfield, VIC

17/04/2024

2011 BMW 320d E90 MY11 Lifestyle Silver 6 Speed Auto Steptronic Sedan

  • 137449 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2011 BMW 320d E90 MY11 Lifestyle Silver 6 Speed Auto Steptronic Sedan

$16,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Bendigo, VIC

Dealer used
17/04/2024

2011 Bmw 3 20d Lifestyle 6 Sp Automatic Steptronic 4d Sedan

  • 158000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Selling the car as I’ve purchased an SUV more suited for my needs. Have loved driving this car. Great fuel economy, comfortable ride. Ideal for a city car Recently serviced Interested buyer contact only thanks $12,000 No scammers

$12,000
South Fremantle, WA

01/04/2024

2011 BMW 3 20d LIFESTYLE 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D SEDAN

  • 152000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2011 bmw 320d E90 Sell due to change to EV. 150,000 plus on mileage. Never race or used for Uber. No stolen, hail, floored or modified car. Used only for daily use. Always serviced. Logbook provided. Features : - Bluetooth call and answer phone. Control music. Amazing sound system -one press wind up and down all windows -cruse control -inbuilt gps -sensor detector. Reserve imaged shown when reserve. -luxurious feel Euro car -remote control open and close all windows via key

$11,299Negotiable
Sunnybank Hills, QLD

28/03/2024

2010 BMW 320D LCI Automatic

  • 194000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

PERFECT CAR FOR A FIRST CAR BUYER OR CHEAP DAILY DRIVER! This luxurious BMW 320D has fantastic fuel efficiency getting 800-900km around town and 1200 on highways! $13k with roadworthy and rego Negotiable sale and can sell as is if buyer wants This lifestyle LCI model 3 series comes with: - leather tan and black interior with woodgrain accents and even a sunroof! - full infotainment headunit with GPS, Bluetooth, car information, surround sound speakers - 194k KMs with full service and mainten

$13,000
Ashgrove, QLD

16/03/2024

BMW 320 D 2010 3 SERIES EXECUTIVE LIFESTYLE EDITION : E90 AUTO MY10

  • 124500 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

BMW 320 D 2010 3 SERIES EXECUTIVE LIFESTYLE EDITION : E90 AUTO MY10 STEPTRONIC 4 DOOR SEDAN A TIMELESS HEAD TURNING CLASSIC A FULL 12 MONTHS REGISTRATION / GREEN SLIP INSURANCE / PINK SLIP / MAJOR SERVICE /PROFESSIONAL DETAILING / FULL TANK OF PETROL OVER $1500 VALUE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE !!! What a beautiful car ! First to see will buy The epitome of style , comfort and elegance all rolled into one . Immaculate and beautifully presented throughout . With a classic BMW line that will never d

$14,995Negotiable
St Ives, NSW

14/03/2024

2011 BMW 3 Series

  • 154000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Sell my personal used car BMW 320D lifestyle. Excellent condition, auto seat adjustment, auto head light, auto high and low head beam, auto rain sensing windshield wiper, auto headlight cleaner. The car is fast especially at the starting. No pet no smoke in past owner. Full service log book. The last service is early (march or April) this year. Selling because upgrade my car into SUV. Price is negotiable but not too much. Low ball offer will be kindly ignored. Welcome to inspection.

$18,000Negotiable
Belconnen, ACT

31/05/2022

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Overview of the BMW 3

Overview of the BMW 3

The 3 Series is German car maker BMW's signature model - a compact luxury passenger car that has existed in multiple generations since its 1975 debut.

Since 2014, the 3 Series name has applied to sedan and wagon body styles only, with coupe and convertible models adopting the 4 Series nomenclature.

The 3 Series has long been considered one of the most entertaining cars to drive in its class, and the flagship M3 performance variant is especially famous.

BMW 3 SERIES GENERATIONS (SINCE 1998)

1998-2006

2007-2012

2012-present

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol: 5.4-6.7 litres per 100km

2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel: 4.4-5.3 litres per 100km

3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo petrol: 6.8-7.2 litres per 100km

3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo diesel: 6.2-6.4 litres per 100km

Hybrid 2.1 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO BMW 3 SERIES

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: BMW 3 SERIES

As with any high-end European car, don't go near a 3-Series that doesn't have a fully stamped service history.

Biggest potential grief comes from variable valve-timing system (VANOS, in BMW-speak) which can fail due to internal leaks within the hydraulic circuitry. Some six-cylinder 3-Series were even recalled to fix this.

Beyond a leak, VANOS can fail through a lack of oil changes as dirt and grit blocks the tiny oilways that operate the system. If it fails, it can cost thousands to fix and the car won't be right without it.

Any 3-Series showing a 'check-engine' light on the dash is cause for concern.

Some early cars from this series had a brake booster that could fail, leaving the car with brakes but no assistance, requiring the driver to press harder on the brake pedal.

Again, this was the subject of a recall, so check that it's been done on affected cars.