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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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2009 BMW 3 20d EXECUTIVE 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D SEDAN

  • 224143 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Excellent Diesel BMW. very reliable and very economical-around 6l/100km around town. Selling below market price because I have a new ute and need deposit for house. (genuine sale) Major service completed including new seals. new suspension all round. leather in excellent condition. As NEW tyres (about 1000km). New taillights and headlights. RWC current. No damage No accidents nonsmoker. please text or call. thanks for looking. can be viewed at Springfield Lakes.

$6,900
Ipswich Region, QLD

11 hours ago

2006 BMW 3 20i 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D SEDAN

  • 187050 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2006 BMW 320i MSPORT -Only 187050 km -Mechanical Very good -Full Service History -Comes With RWC -Tinted windows -Mint condition -Welcome to test drive…

$7,999
Braeside, VIC

15 hours ago

2012 BMW 3 28i SPORT LINE 8 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

$15,500Negotiable
Erskineville, NSW

22 hours ago

2014 BMW 3 20i 8 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 185000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2014 BMW F30 320i Luxury Line presented in Black Schwartz PRICE: $16,900.00 ✅2.0L 4 Cylinder Petrol Intercooled Turbo- 185,000kms ✅8 speed Sports Automatic ✅Cream Leather interior ✅Sunroof ✅Drive Modes This little BMW is a genuine one owner car and has been used as a family car. Will suit the family wanting a stylish yet reliable car. Aus Speed Automotive 📍183 Philip Highway, Elizabeth South SA 5112 ☎️Contact: Jonathan Parini- 🚗MVD: 294-146 What we off

$16,900Negotiable
Elizabeth South, SA

30/04/2024

2006 BMW 3 20i 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D SEDAN

  • 195000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

The Good it's available. Add will be taken down when sold . Pink Slip Ready Service done 4 good tyres 2 keys log books low kilometres ( less than 8k in the last year) Factoy sunroof leather Interior one previous owner Garaged at Bowral Price negotiable on inspection can bring the car to Sydney for serious buyer The Bad due for rego

$4,999.99Negotiable
Bowral, NSW

29/04/2024

2009 BMW 320i EXECUTIVE 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D SEDAN

  • 130502 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

BMW 320i series for sale - 2009 Excellent condition and well maintained Only 2 owners from new Colour: Rubin-metallic Black Low kms at 130,502 FSH - paperwork can be provided Features include: power steering, 6 x air bags, bluetooth connectively for hands-free phone calls, electric seat adjustment, automatic headlights, cruise control, 18inch alloy wheels, stereo system, Park Distance Control, rain sensor wipers, warning triangle & first aid kit. Factory fitted electric sun roof Air con

$10,995
South Perth, 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

2013 BMW 3 20i 8 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 120000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Low price due to moving overseas and sunburn damage on its bonnet. It will cost less than $900 to fix and repaint whole bonnet but you are having $20k value car $5k cheaper. Full log book service history. Near new Michelin tyres. KEEP SAFE ON THE ROAD WITH THESE FEATURES - Driver airbag - Brake assist - Front parking sensors - Side airbags - Passenger airbag MORE FEATURES: - Electric power assisted steering - Rear air conditioning - Satellite navigation (GPS) - Engine start stop system - Re

$14,900
Coomera, QLD

26/04/2024

2012 BMW 3 20i Luxury Line 8 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 172887 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2012 BMW F30 320i Luxury Line Twin Turbo 2.0L 4 cylinder engine Runs well Rego till August 24 Recently serviced 03/24 2x New Tyres Safety Cert Sunroof Blk leather seats excellent condition Seat warmers Aircon works well Woodgrain panels All console working Roof lining, leather and interior in excellent condition 2x keyless remotes All still factory OEM parts Text message only please

$15,500
Parrearra, QLD

23/04/2024

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

  • 161000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

good condition,full service history with book, key's long rego

$9,500
West Melbourne, VIC

21/04/2024

2021 BMW 3 30i M SPORT 8 SP AUTO STEPTRONIC SPRT 4D SEDAN

  • 21000 km
  • Sedan
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

For Sale: BMW 330i M Sport 🚗 Low mileage alert! Immerse yourself in luxury with the BMW 330i M Sport, only 20,000 km! 🌟 This sleek beauty comes with advanced features like lane assist and self-driving capabilities on highways, ensuring a smooth and safe ride. Recently glass coated! Extras? You bet! Enjoy the convenience of 8 months of rego. Plus 5 years extended warranty. 🛣️ #BMW330i Price is $62,000

$62,000Negotiable
Glenwood, NSW

17/04/2024

2014 BMW 3 28i LUXURY LINE 8 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 132000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Selling my 2014 BMW 328i M soprt pack. Really good conditions. Im second owner since sep/ 2022. Always parking in basements. -Wireless carplay -Pront lip -Rear spoiler -Interior red button , steering wheel cover. -Sport pedals. -rear brake pad , disk brand new. - bmw logo doors light. -carbon key case , carbon interior. Rear bumper some scratches. Looks like m3. Selling reason need to suv. Price : $23,000 (slighty nego) Location : Telopea. Please Send me text first. Serious buyer only. Than

$23,000Negotiable
Dundas, NSW

09/04/2024

2014 BMW 3 20d 8 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 194260 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

🚗 For Sale: BMW 320D 📅 Year: 2014 🛣️ Mileage: 194,260 km 📍 Location: Medindie 5081, SA 💰 Price: $ 19,000 📞 Revolutionize your driving experience with the BMW 320D 2014, now available at our showroom! This iconic sedan combines breathtaking performance, exquisite design, and cutting-edge technology to deliver an unparalleled ride. Featuring a powerful 2.0-liter diesel engine, the BMW 320D offers dynamic performance without compromising on fuel efficiency. Its sleek exterio

$19,000
Medindie Gardens, SA

06/04/2024

2013 BMW 3 Series F30 MY14 328i Luxury Line Black 8 Speed Sport

  • 107000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

MY14 BMW 328i Luxury Line 105000ks Full leather interior 2.0 L Turbo 19 inch alloys Tinted windows 9 Speaker Premium Sound System Central Locking - Remote/Keyless Engine - Stop Start System( When At Idle) GPS (Satellite Navigation) Woodgrain Dash Board New continental run flats Bluetooth Sunroof Always serviced and garaged Rego till 30.01.2024 Immaculate inside and out

$19,500Negotiable
Hurstville, NSW

26/03/2024

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.