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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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2000 BMW 3 25i 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 131100 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

Clean and neat blue 2000 model BMW 35I up for sale. beige leather interior. Origonal Manual transmission converted to automatic transmission. reg expiry 27/07/2024 No scratches or markings. Sunroof Smooth drive. Only done 131000! Can supply a Road Worthy Certoficate. Reason for selling - moving interstate Any questions feel free to msg/ call me on Kind regards, Matthew

$9,500Negotiable
Mill Park, VIC

9 hours ago

2010 BMW 3 23i TOURING 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D WAGON

  • 122800 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

2010 BMW 323i M Sport wagon. Excellent condition. Only 122800km. Beautiful to drive.

$14,700Negotiable
Boorowa, NSW

Yesterday

2015 BMW 3 16i 8 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 82500 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

One owner in immaculate condition. Full service history with BMW and has BMW Service package included till Nov 2025. Always garaged and leather in good condition. Don’t be put off by 1.6 litre engine! With twin turbo and 8 speed auto there is good amount of power and very fuel efficient. Had all 4 tyres replaced recently and also front discs. Being the last 316 it has whole lot of accessories as standard, for instance M-Sport suspension, side cameras. Perfect for first time buyer wanting to exp

$24,000Negotiable
Baulkham Hills, NSW

08/05/2024

2000 BMW 3 16i 4 SP AUTOMATIC 3D HATCHBACK

  • 120000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.9L

BMW 120000kms If interested, please call Brian *******3658 Price is negotiable Thanks

$5,800Negotiable
Canterbury, VIC

07/05/2024

2006 BMW 3 25i Automatic Sedan

  • 220000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

Selling my beloved BMW, but happy to swap for cheaper mechanically sound/roadworthy auto plus extra in cash (trade in). In great driving condition. Recently had tyres replaced, new radiator and shocks. Inline 6, 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 speed automatic. Air con with dual temp zones, cruise control, white leather and wood grain interior, rear parking distance control and many more features including 17 inch alloy wheels. July 2024 rego. Negatives Front flare is a little scratched up fr

$6,000Negotiable
Macgregor, ACT

07/05/2024

2021 BMW 3 Series MSport 330i G20 Model

  • 5500 km
  • Sedan
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Only 5,500 km Balance of 5 years BMW BSI Servicing included One very careful owner with very minimal city driving. Car is like new and always been garaged. This BMW 3-Series sedan has a 2.0 ltr, 4 Cylinder Petrol Engine punching out 190Kw of power with 400Nm of torque and is coupled with an 8-Speed Sports Steptronic Transmission consuming a miserly 6.4ltrs/100km of fuel! Dynamic driving and performance. This car reaches its maximum torque of 400 Nm at only 1550 rpm which makes it very a

$79,990Negotiable
Como, WA

06/05/2024

2008 BMW 3 20i EXECUTIVE 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D SEDAN

  • 260000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

BMW 2008 - 2 owners Registered till mid July Buffing required on one side- see pics

$9,500Negotiable
North Melbourne, VIC

05/05/2024

2002 BMW 3 20i TOURING 5 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D WAGON

  • 207409 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.2L

It's time to part ways with our beloved family car of the last 5 years. It has a gearbox leak from the front seal (likely due to a spun pump) and developed a pronounced leak from the oil filter housing at the same time. With a new baby on the way, no garage space and no time to work on it, it's time to let her go. I had always planned to do a 330i drivetrain swap on her, but with an e30 in the family as well, I can't justify it. The good: • e46 Touring! Individual in Sapphire Black, with all

$2,200Negotiable
Manly, NSW

02/05/2024

2003 BMW 3 25i 5 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D SEDAN

  • 220000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

car is in excellent condition, selling due to being unable to drive due to health issues. Great car well looked after for more info please contact me on

$6,500Negotiable
Camden, NSW

01/05/2024

2015 BMW 3 20d 8 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 87000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2015 BMW 320D M Sport Very low kms Famous Estoril Blue Has all the Msport upgrades including the brake package. Sunroof, leather interior, gps, cruise control etc Just serviced 2 lady owners from new 2 keys, full service history Will be sold on normal plates Pics don’t do the the car justice Kinross area

$24,000Negotiable
Kinross, WA

29/04/2024

2002 BMW 3 25ti 5 SP MANUAL 3D HATCHBACK

  • 201000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

BMW E46 325ti M sport 2.5L 6 cylinder 5 spd manual Staggered M sport wheels Electric leather seats, sunroof. Good interior, bonnet and bumer need re spray.

$4,800Negotiable
Cygnet, TAS

29/04/2024

2005 BMW 3 25i 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D SEDAN

  • 178230 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

Well maintained, selling due to upgrade

$5,500Negotiable
Lawson, ACT

27/04/2024

1996 BMW 3 23i 5 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 228000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

1996 BMW 323i ac schnitzer 2.5l, 6 cylinder engine 228,000 km New Battery New tyres Aircon just rebuilt and re-gassed Needs a new paint job, can be seen in pictures Roadworthy was just done in January

$5,400Negotiable
Caboolture Area, QLD

21/04/2024

1995 BMW 3 20i 5 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 229000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.0L

1995 BMW 320 for sale. New battery installed in March 2024. Mechanically in very good condition. Some wear an tear internally and externally due to age. Radio needs fixing or new one installed.

$4,000Negotiable
Penrith, NSW

21/04/2024

BMW 318i Luxury,Cheap,LowKms&LongRego

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

Hi All Up for grabs is BMWs most versatile, reliable, economical, easy to maintain mid size sedan. Cosmetically has few scratches dings etc interior and mechanical in good condition., jerks a little so may need engine mounts but drives fine. Has cruise control, sunroof, leather seats, chilled Ac, 2 remote keys, logbooks, good tyres etc. Never been in accidents, no finance owing and no never stolen, has latest ppsr report. Selling cheap for quick sale. Serious buyers get me on a

$4,290Negotiable
Blacktown, NSW

20/04/2024

2002 BMW 3 18ti 5 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 3D HATCHBACK

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

2002 BMW 318ti Automatic 2.0L 4 cylinder engine Only 154,000kms Sunroof Runs great, selling due to having 2 cars New brakes installed with record Recently serviced so you won’t have to worry about it Has a battery light on but runs fine may be a sensor error, has started everytime since ownership Feel free to msg for any enquiries

$6,990Negotiable
Sandy Bay, TAS

16/04/2024

2012 BMW 320i 8 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 139000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

"Price negotiable" BMW 320i 8 SP for sale Used mostly for office travel. Always parked in the garage when not used. No accidents or damages. Spectacular car with great comfort and engine power. Has been looked after well. Selling it due to an upgrade. Key features: BMW luxury model Electric sunroof Front and rear parking sensors Different driving modes Climate control dual air-conditioning Great fuel economy AUX and USB connecting ports Bluetooth Brand new battery installed recently. Servic

$16,000Negotiable
Officer, VIC

15/04/2024

2012 BMW 3 28i 8 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 105000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Selling my much beloved bimmer! It's in immaculate condition inside out. Not even 1 scratch on the body. First one to see will love it. Amazingly kept car with only 100k on it. Most of it were Canberra trip with work. Leather seats, Power steering, all genuine BMW M Sport accessories. No mods on it. Drives like knife through butter. I am selling it because I have not used it for over a year now. I have company car plus another van. I have not registered it last time around so it is in unregis

$28,000Negotiable
Lidcombe, NSW

31/03/2024

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

  • 100000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2010 320 I bmw Not registered now Not driven in a month Problem !!!!!! with charging mechanic says problem in alternator Car starts and drives until battery dies as alternor not working once fixed will get back to life Other things are absolute fine Beast on the street Minor scratch

$9,500Negotiable
Wanniassa, ACT

30/03/2024

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

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.