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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 3 23i 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D SEDAN

  • 172000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

6 Speed Sequential Auto Transmission Electric Sunroof Front and Rear Parking Sensors Electric Seats Leather Interior Headlight Washers Full Service Record Always garaged All service books and keys Have owned vehicle for 9 years For further information please phone Graeme on )

$9,000
Devonport, TAS

12 hours ago

2006 BMW 3 35i 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 2D COUPE

  • 135000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2006 BMW 335i E92 $25,000 135,000 kms 6 Cylinder 3.0L Twin Turbo Petrol 6 Speed Sports Automatic Well maintained and cared for. Just been serviced. This car will be greatly missed. If you have any more questions please feel free to message me. Genuine inquiries only please.

$24,000Negotiable
Lindisfarne, TAS

16 hours ago

1993 BMW E36 320i 5SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 320000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 2.0L

For sale is a 1993 BMW E36 320i. The vehicle is fitted with an M50B20TU 6 cylinder engine and a factory five speed manual gearbox, and reproduction 17" BMW 24 style wheels. The vehicle has recently received a major service, including: - New windscreen. - Bridgestone RE003 tyres fitted to all four wheels. - New idle control valve. - New power steering rack. - Valve cover, gaskets, spark plugs and perishable rubber hoses. - Brake system flush and refresh. Vehicle has full Victorian registratio

$8,500
Wodonga, VIC

02/05/2024

2007 BMW 3 23i TOURING 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D WAGON

  • 143000 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

Fantastic car... low kms !!! no accidents. Wagon which is hard to find. Very safe and mechanically sound and have service history Comes with RWC must inspect wont disappoint

$8,500Negotiable
Cape Woolamai, VIC

01/05/2024

1995 BMW 328i E36 5 SP AUTOMATIC 2D COUPE

  • 301533 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.8L

Damage as in Photos. Modified as M3 but not an M3. I baught the car in 2000 BACK WINDOW BUBBLED, STEERING WHEEL COVER, FRONT SEATS RECOVERED, FRONT SHOKERS NEED REPLACING. OIL LEAKS. SOME WIRING PROBLEMS, CENTRAL LOCKING AND SPEDO READING LIGHT.

$7,000
Kyneton, VIC

01/05/2024

2012 BMW 3 28i 8 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 106000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

BMW 328i luxury in auto 2.0L turbo and economical. leather seats, sunroof, sat nav and more. fresh set of tyres service history by BMW auto classics.

$17,500
Beechboro, WA

01/05/2024

BMW 320 2012 Clean car Full Service History- new tires- FSH

  • 225000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Very clean car well looked after and well maintained with a full service history from BMW agency .. 2 keys and a record book as well as all Maintenance log. Just did the full service for the next 10000 km. nothing to spend on until the next service.

$9,500Negotiable
Ellenbrook, WA

30/04/2024

2008 BMW 325i 6 SP 4D SEDAN

  • 182562 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

Well looked after. Key less entry, navigation, parking sensors , sunroof , Black leather Just serviced ! New rocker cover and gaskets , oil leak from sump gasket fixed !! Please call me if you are interested to view I'm not able to respond to emails.

$8,500
Jandakot, WA

30/04/2024

2007 BMW 3 23i 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 2D COUPE

  • 197000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

Our 2007 BMW e92 323i is up for sale.. Reason for selling is my wife needs a bigger car now as this is getting too small for our family… Always serviced on time, well looked after. -A Lot of money has been spent to make it look and sound good. -New wheels -Full body kit -Upgrade rotors front and back -Upgraded Pioneer head unit -Custom steering wheel which is Marble Carbon fibre -Carbon fibre boot lip Just some of the things that have been done. There is a lot more to this car, if you would li

Negotiable
West Bendigo, VIC

29/04/2024

2007 BMW 335i 6 SP MANUAL 2D CONVERTIBLE

  • 133000 km
  • Convertible
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Modern Classic… 6 speed Manual 2007 335i E93 in beautiful condition. Un-modified. 2 door with retractable hard top, these still look amazing even today. There are only a handful of these manuals in Australia. Straight 6 cyl twin turbo. 225kw and 400Nm it sounds pretty awesome. It has Hands free phone controls, play your music via bluetooth, plus cruise control. New clutch and pressure plate assy at a cost of $5500 two months ago. Some call these the last of the analogue BMWs, before electronic

$26,500Negotiable
Ascot, WA

28/04/2024

2009 BMW 325i E93 M Sport Auto convertible LOW KM

  • 86000 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

Up for very reluctant sale is my 2009 E93 hard top M Sport convertible. I've owned it for a year and enjoyed every minute behind the wheel but sadly doesn't suit the lifestyle now. I've spent quite a lot on it in the last year upgrading it with tasteful modifications and bringing it back to its former glory with new OEM parts. Genuine 86,000km. In the last year alone I've done: - Washer pump replacement - Interior trim plastics, switches and pockets replaced so scratch free now - wheel restora

$20,000
Lonsdale, SA

28/04/2024

2018 BMW 3 30i TOURING SPORT LINE 8 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

$35,000
Highfields, NSW

27/04/2024

1993 BMW 3 20i 5 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 243000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.0L

1993 bmw e36 320i purchased brand new modernised and in fairly good condition unfortunetely motor gave up it still cranks but wont start overheated whilst driving but no water in oil engine bay intact brown smoke came out from bonnet not sure what actually happened, maybe thermostat jambed as it just died,has halo headlights smoked tail lights clear side blinkers cat back sports exhaust momo steering wheel sport pedals and proper cold air intake

$4,000Negotiable
St Marys, NSW

22/04/2024

2004 BMW 3 25Ci 5 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 2D COUPE

  • 158800 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

BMW 325CI Coupe 2004 Genuine 158,800km Registration expires on the 28th of May 2024. All services including major ones (filters, spark plugs, coolant) have taken place. Full service history logbooks and 2 keys. Suspension is in perfect condition no play whatsoever. No oil leaks New Michelin pilot sport tires New battery Apple play with reverse camera No lowball offers please

$10,200Negotiable
Parramatta, NSW

20/04/2024

2011 BMW 3 23i 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D SEDAN

  • 139500 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

2011 BMW 3 Series the car is in very good condition with only two owners. The logbook is up to date and registration is until May 2024. minor scratch on back bumper. only selling because I upgraded to a new car. I will sell the car without RWC for 8.5k otherwise price as listed with RWC. E90 MY1011 323i Lifestyle Sedan 4dr Steptronic 6sp 2.5i

$11,300
Mill Park, VIC

19/04/2024

2010 BMW 3 23i 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D SEDAN

  • 78500 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

BMW 323i 2010 One owner (my mum). 78***kms. Leather interior. Extremely good condition.

$15,000Negotiable
Glass House Mountains, QLD

19/04/2024

Twin Turbo 2008 BMW 335i CONVERTIBLE

  • 280000 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

BMW 335i convertable 6 cyclinder 3 L twin turbo 3 months reg Recent service

$12,700NegotiableWas $15,700
Port Sorell, TAS

17/04/2024

2008 BMW 3 25i 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D SEDAN

  • 154000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

Very good condition. Works perfectly fine Selling because upgrading to new car.

$11,000
Caulfield, VIC

15/04/2024

2000 BMW 3 E46 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN, 5 seats

  • 250000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.9L

Tidy car runs well roadworthy included engine rebuild completed about hundred thousand k’s back

$6,000Negotiable
Carrum Downs, VIC

15/04/2024

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

  • 193000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

2005 series3 325i Msport BMW. e90 In great condition inside and out. Well maintained with full service books history. Registered, new windscreen, all msport features with 6spd auto and 6cyl petrol engine. Full leather interior, sun roof, etc. This model is popular for is reliablity and features. Very sporty and comfortable to drive. Only selling due to upgrade.

$6,000
Traralgon, VIC

09/04/2024

2004 BMW 3 20Ci 5 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 2D COUPE

  • 228093 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.2L

One owner! Much loved vehicle with a meticulous service history , this coupe is still a joy to drive. It’s fast but has had a sedate life in the hands of a conservative driver. No accidents. The body work is good. There’s a ding or two sustained in car parks but nothing demanding attention. Interior generally good but also showing some age. Sun roof. BMW floor mats. Good tyres. Heaps of rego. Reliable attractive car and wonderfully responsive with that gutsy 6cyl engine. Selling well below mark

Negotiable
Bowral, NSW

08/04/2024

2003 BMW 325Ci 6 SP SMG 2D COUPE

  • 210000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

03 E46 325Ci SMG. NO SWAPS Had the car for bout 5-6 years im the 3 owner as i know off always been look after car presents well, brought new car so no need for this gem anymore my lose your gain! Shoot Me Text for more info an pics!! Has Rego No Rwc

$10,000Negotiable
Melbourne CBD, VIC

04/04/2024

1987 BMW E30 325i Sport

  • 93000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual

1987 BMW E30 325i Sport 1 of 290 produced Genuine survivor as these are now very scarce, especially found in top condition. Rarer than M3 and most Alpina models. Original numbers matching example Lachssilber exterior Pacific Blau Sport Interior 93000 original miles. Full service history and log books. Will be delivered on it's original 15 inch euroweave wheels. BBS RS 003 wheels are an optional extra. Will come unregistered as it is on club permit registration. Can assist interstate buyers with

$90,000
Templestowe, VIC

31/03/2024

Bmw 3 25i 6 Sp Manual 2d Coupe

  • 245000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

Manual BMW E92 325i Needs to go. make an offer Owned the car for a little over 4 years, all modifications have been done during my ownership. There’s a couple minor car park scratches around the car happy to point them out during inspection.Have the stock wheels and suspension to go with the car if new owner desires. Recently had a O2 sensor code pop up will most likely have that rectified by time of sale. Have parts ready. Serviced regularly and have complete log books. Spark plugs and coi

$12,500Negotiable
Peakhurst, NSW

30/03/2024

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.