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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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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

01/05/2024

2010 BMW 3 20d LIFESTYLE 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D SEDAN

  • 172000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Hello everyone! I'm selling my 2010 BMW 320d model because I'm leaving the country. The car is in perfect condition, everything works well. -You have 2 months of registration (REGO) -Oil and refrigerant was changed two months ago -Super cold air conditioning -Tires in good condition -Clean interior and in perfect condition * only has an aesthetic problem (you can see it in the last photo)

$12,000Negotiable
Darwin CBD, NT

30/04/2024

2010 BMW 3 20d LIFESTYLE 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D SEDAN

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

BMW 3 Series Executive E90 320d 6-speed Auto - DIESEL- Very low mileage -142.000km -LCI inline 4 Engine -Only 2 owner lady drivers -Kept in immaculate condition -Full services carried out by licensed BMW specialist who owns and runs his own BMW Training School - full service 1/3/24 - brand new iDrive CIC controller installed - rego till 31/01/25 -Powerful and comfortable drive -great fuel economy 5.6L/100km - sunroof - Bosch car battery -reluctant sale due to relocation which requires a 4WD.

$14,000Negotiable
Currambine, WA

28/04/2024

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

26/04/2024

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

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.