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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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Top2021 BMW 3 30i M SPORT 8 SP AUTO STEPTRONIC SPRT 4D SEDAN

$48,000
Dundas Valley, NSW

19 hours ago

Top2017 BMW 3 Series F30 LCI 320i Luxury Line Mineral Grey 8 Speed Sports Automatic Sedan

  • 56806 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

***** LET’S TALK DEALS! ***** - $3k Minimum Trade In! - No Reasonable Offers Refused! - Sale Event Ends Saturday 30th March SUNROOF, HEATED SEATS, HEAD UP DISPLAY Unbeatable range with exceptional pricing direct to the public. Competitive and tailored same day finance available on-site. This 2017 Built and Complied BMW is presented in beautiful Mineral Grey Paint Work over a Black Leather Trimmed Upholstery. This 320i comes complimented by an Authorised Service History and 2 keys, is hea

$33,800Drive Away^
Berwick, VIC

Dealer used
28/03/2024

Top2019 BMW 3 Series G20 330i Steptronic M Sport White 8 Speed Sports Automatic Sedan

  • 63559 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

WE ARE LOCATED THE CORNER OF NORTH LAKE ROAD AND LEACH HWY, OPPOSITE BUNNINGS, ONLY 20 MINUTES SOUTH OF THE PERTH CBD!!! SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM TO SEE OUR LOCATION!! PLEASE ONLY GENUINE INQUIRIES AS WE ARE CHARGED PER INQUIRY ON OUR VEHICLES!!! 1 OWNER VEHICLE FROM NEW, TRAVELLING VERY LOW KM'S & PRESENTS IN FANTASTIC CONDITION BOTH INSIDE & OUT! COMPLETE WITH 2 KEYS! PRESENTING IN MINERAL WHITE METALIC, COUPLED WITH BLACK DECOR LEATHER STITCHING 'VERNASCA' GENUINE BMW FITTED OPTIONS: -

$48,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Myaree, WA

Dealer used
27/03/2024

Top2017 BMW 3 Series F30 LCI 320i Luxury Line Mineral Grey 8 Speed Sports Automatic Sedan

  • 56806 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

***** LET’S TALK DEALS! ***** - $3k Minimum Trade In! - No Reasonable Offers Refused! - Sale Event Ends Saturday 30th March SUNROOF, HEATED SEATS, HEAD UP DISPLAY Unbeatable range with exceptional pricing direct to the public. Competitive and tailored same day finance available on-site. This 2017 Built and Complied BMW is presented in beautiful Mineral Grey Paint Work over a Black Leather Trimmed Upholstery. This 320i comes complimented by an Authorised Service History and 2 keys, is hea

$33,800Drive Away^
Mulgrave, VIC

Dealer used
28/03/2024

Top1994 BMW 320i 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$9,800Negotiable
Blackmans Bay, TAS

25/03/2024

Top2020 BMW 3 30i LUXURY LINE 8 SP AUTO STEPTRONIC SPRT 4D SEDAN

$52,500Negotiable
Redlynch, QLD

12 hours ago

1994 BMW MANUAL M54b25 swapped

  • 0 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

BMW E36 4 door m54b25 swapped manual, damaged, regeod, “drift car”, needs work!! 4.5k OR NEAR OFFER NEED GONE!! Ask for more photos! |PLEASE READ!!! Brought this car with the intention of fixing up but just don’t have the space for it. Engine swap / transmission swap etc was done by previous owner, running maxpps all round, 3.45 open diff, acrylic door cards up front. The car has had a side impact as shown in photos, huge chance you’d just get away with replacing windscreen. Drove it from Kala

$3,500
Dianella, WA

4 hours ago

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.

$8,950Drive Away^
Kellyville, NSW

Dealer used
6 hours ago

1985 E30 BMW 323i TC BAUR (Low K’s)

  • 82500 km
  • Convertible
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 2.3L

Up for sale is my manuel 1985 e30 323i TC Baur with a very low, genuine 82,000km on the clock. Very regretful sale as it’s been a pleasure to drive on the weekends. However, I don’t have room for it anymore and it does not get driven enough like it deserves. It is in very good condition for its age and has always been stored undercover while I have owned it and by the previous owner. Since I have owned it, it has had the following new parts installed. The majority of parts haven’t done more th

$19,500Negotiable
Warner, QLD

8 hours ago

2020 BMW 3 30i LUXURY LINE 8 SP AUTO STEPTRONIC SPRT 4D SEDAN

$52,500Negotiable
Redlynch, QLD

12 hours ago

2007 BMW 3 35i 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 2D COUPE

  • 115100 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

07 335i. 115100 kms Extremely looked after and all services up to date. Have this car for last few years and did only 5k kms in that time..weekend car only but have couple more cars so need to make some room. Everything is changed or replaced in last few years. New turbos,biger intervooler,coil packs,spark plugs,belts,catch can,fuel pump,all filters,wallnut blast,diff and trans service,new brakes all round,new potenzas all round,reverse camera etc. Nothing to do in years to come. 22500 neg

$22,500Negotiable
Canning Vale, WA

13 hours ago

2008 BMW 325i ( 6 Cylinder)

  • 137123 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

-Very good condition -Runs like a dream -Regular service from new, have all the paperworks with all the log book history -Reverse sensor -Reverse camera -Run in 98 octane since new -All original -Leather interior -Comes with 2 original keys and manual -Only done 137k kms -5star ancap ratings -Very reliable and good on fuel -No oil leak This BMW 325i is a german engineering in its finest. Very smooth to drive and very responsible 6 cylinder engine. -Keyless entry -Push start button -Cruise con

$12,500
North Yunderup, WA

14 hours ago

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

$48,000
Dundas Valley, NSW

19 hours ago

2010 BMW 3 25i 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D SEDAN

  • 160000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

2010 BMW 325i E90 M Sport Steptronic (sport auto) Very regretful sale, very well looked after clean tidy car with ceramic paint protection, great on fuel very comfortable to drive especially on the highway. M Sport features include 6 cylinder variable valve timing engine, 6 speed steptronic sports automatic, ram air intake with K&N high flow washable air filter, electric sport seats and mirrors automatically adjust to settings depending on key fob , sports suspension, black/ aluminum interior,

$14,500
Bulgarra, WA

28/03/2024

2017 BMW 3 Series F30 LCI 320i Luxury Line Mineral Grey 8 Speed Sports Automatic Sedan

  • 56806 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

***** LET’S TALK DEALS! ***** - $3k Minimum Trade In! - No Reasonable Offers Refused! - Sale Event Ends Saturday 30th March SUNROOF, HEATED SEATS, HEAD UP DISPLAY Unbeatable range with exceptional pricing direct to the public. Competitive and tailored same day finance available on-site. This 2017 Built and Complied BMW is presented in beautiful Mineral Grey Paint Work over a Black Leather Trimmed Upholstery. This 320i comes complimented by an Authorised Service History and 2 keys, is hea

$33,800Drive Away^
Mulgrave, VIC

Dealer used
28/03/2024

2017 BMW 3 Series F30 LCI 320i Luxury Line Mineral Grey 8 Speed Sports Automatic Sedan

  • 56806 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

***** LET’S TALK DEALS! ***** - $3k Minimum Trade In! - No Reasonable Offers Refused! - Sale Event Ends Saturday 30th March SUNROOF, HEATED SEATS, HEAD UP DISPLAY Unbeatable range with exceptional pricing direct to the public. Competitive and tailored same day finance available on-site. This 2017 Built and Complied BMW is presented in beautiful Mineral Grey Paint Work over a Black Leather Trimmed Upholstery. This 320i comes complimented by an Authorised Service History and 2 keys, is hea

$33,800Drive Away^
Berwick, VIC

Dealer used
28/03/2024

2006 BMW 320i M-sport Low 120k kms Auto

  • 120783 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 2000

👨🏻🔧 Workshop tested ⭐️ Low 120000 kms ✔️ M-sport ✔️ Leather 🤩 EXTRA 12 months extended warranty when you pay on our competitive price! 📌 Priced to quick sell! You are welcome to make an appointment to view the vehicle! ⭐️-TRADE INS WELCOME ⭐️-SAME DAY COMPETITIVE FINANCE OPTIONS ⭐️-EXTENDED COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY PACKAGES 📍2/27 Dellamarta Road, Wangara 6065 - MD25228 TNG Car Sale

$11,450 Excl. Gov. Charges
Wangara, WA

Dealer used
27/03/2024

2004 BMW 3 30Ci Convertible

  • 229000 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Nice 2004 BMW 330Ci Convertible Auto with Air Conditioning, Power Steering And Windows, Airbags, Alloys and Leather Interior That Drives Well. Used As A Family Car and Thousands Spent Recently. Registered to 9/5/2024 and 229,000 K's With Books And Service Receipts. Selling Below Cost Price For $8,950 Fixed Price, Cash Or Eftpos Welcome. Buyers Please Call Me 8am To 3pm on For More Information And To Make An Appointment.

$8,950Drive Away^
Kellyville, NSW

Dealer used
27/03/2024

2019 BMW 3 Series G20 330i Steptronic M Sport White 8 Speed Sports Automatic Sedan

  • 63559 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

WE ARE LOCATED THE CORNER OF NORTH LAKE ROAD AND LEACH HWY, OPPOSITE BUNNINGS, ONLY 20 MINUTES SOUTH OF THE PERTH CBD!!! SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM TO SEE OUR LOCATION!! PLEASE ONLY GENUINE INQUIRIES AS WE ARE CHARGED PER INQUIRY ON OUR VEHICLES!!! 1 OWNER VEHICLE FROM NEW, TRAVELLING VERY LOW KM'S & PRESENTS IN FANTASTIC CONDITION BOTH INSIDE & OUT! COMPLETE WITH 2 KEYS! PRESENTING IN MINERAL WHITE METALIC, COUPLED WITH BLACK DECOR LEATHER STITCHING 'VERNASCA' GENUINE BMW FITTED OPTIONS: -

$48,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Myaree, WA

Dealer used
27/03/2024

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 Sound 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 s

$28,500Negotiable
Ascot, WA

27/03/2024

MUST SELL / M Series BMW 335i Hardtop Convertible - Auto

  • 110000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Fabulous Hard Top Convertible! Not many of these made or in this good condition! 7 Speed Auto - M Series Paint work is great condition All Leather Interior Lady Owner Country KM’s 110,000 kms No tyrekickers. Has been reduced from $21k

$17,990
Lithgow, NSW

26/03/2024

2008 BMW 335i 7 SP AUTO DIRECT SHIFT 2D CONVERTIBLE, 4 seats E93 MY09

  • 100100 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Selling due to bigger commitments, not really driving it as much due to work. Looking for $20,000 or nearest offer. Rego until December 2023. Currently 100, xxx k's on the clock. Has had some big $$ put into the engine and maintenance, majority done at GMW Malaga and G-spec Bassendean (Receipts to show). Mod List: MHD Tune Stage 2 Plus Chargepipe Tial Q Blow off valve Catless Downpipes 19" M-Sport wheels with Kumho 90% thread Lowered spring - have original spring Injectors - Index 12 Intake

$20,000Negotiable
Kardinya, WA

26/03/2024

1994 BMW 320i 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$9,800Negotiable
Blackmans Bay, TAS

25/03/2024

2013 BMW 3 20d 8 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

$20,000
Port Melbourne, VIC

24/03/2024

2006 BMW 330i 6 E90 3.0 190kw

  • 210000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Car done 210K Service done 4k ago . Engine oil Engine oil filter Cab filter Air filter Gearbox done filter oil New wiper blades Good aircon. 4x lower arms on front axel.

$9,000
Perth, WA

24/03/2024

2013 BMW 3 20i 8 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

$19,500
Blacktown, NSW

23/03/2024

2008 BMW 3 25i 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 2D CONVERTIBLE

  • 190000 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

car is in great conditions, real eye catcher and good value for money . few minor scratches but nothing to visible. tyre and brakes replaced 5k ago. car always kept inside and looked after. everything works like it should. i had the car for 2 years and never had any issues with it. there is a small oil leak i have been quoted 1300$,to repair, hence the low price. vheicle will be sold with 3 monts rego NO RWC. Price is negotiable regrettable sale i had to upgrade to something bigger due to fa

$12,000Negotiable
Preston, VIC

22/03/2024

CONVERTIBLE BMW 325i E93, EXCELLENT CONDITION, NO FAULT, FULL OPTION

  • 156000 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

2009 BMW 325i E93 156k genuine Km 3 months rego N52K 218 hp reliable 6 cylinder engine 6 speed ZF 6HP21 reliable transmission Engine and transmission works excellent When we have test drive you should like it Car goes very smooth, nothing wrong No oil leaks Clean inside and outside Red leather seats, looks excellent All lights Has LED, all replaced new ones Convertible roof works perfect I have a video about roof opening, If youre serious buyer i will share with you Apple Carplay, BMW idrive

$17,500Negotiable
Surry Hills, NSW

20/03/2024

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

1999 BMW 3 28Ci 5 SP MANUAL 2D COUPE

  • 255000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 2.8L

1999 BMW 382i auto coup has done 255k Kms but runs well and fully registered regularly serviced. Has a few small dents on side but a reliable vehicle for the right owner. St Kilda based come have a look. sunroof doesn't open but very good aircon

$3,500Negotiable
St Kilda, VIC

11/03/2024

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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.