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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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Top2011 BMW 3 Series E93 MY11 320d Steptronic Grey 6 Speed Sports Automatic Convertible

  • 201984 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

BMW 320d CONVERTIBELE E93 2.0DT TURBO DIESEL 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ** FAST FINANCE APPROVAL ** WARRANTY & TRADE IN OPTIONS T's & C's APPLY ** Test Drive Today ** Perth Auto Centre: All Hours Inquiries ** Stunning Condition ** Must See to Fully Appreciate ** Hard to find Turbo Diesel BMW 320 Convertible in Pristine Condition ** Featuring German Engineering at its Best ** Come Down and Test Drive Today ** Ultimate Sporty Coupe with Amaizing Power & Fuel Economy ** Comfort a

$13,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
21/04/2024

Top2006 BMW 325i E92 Black 6 Speed Auto Steptronic Coupe

  • 154778 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

** 2006 BMW 3 25i E92 2.5L MULTI POINT F/INJ 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC** Only $12,990 Or Finance From Only $65 P/w ** This Vehicle Is Absolutely Immaculate! Come Down And Test Drive Today!** Economical and Powerful 2.5L Petrol Engine With a Sporty 6 Speed Automatic STEPTRONIC Transmission This is Highly Sought After Combination** ** THIS IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF A VERY CLEAN AND TIDY BMW** **This car is a real head turner, don't miss out! Only travelled a low 154,000 ks!!** COMES WITH LOG

$12,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
Yesterday

Top2003 BMW 325Ci E46 Silver 5 Speed Automatic Steptronic Coupe

  • 209712 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

** 2003 BMW 325 Ci ** 2.5L 6 CYLINDER ** E46 AUTOMATIC ** FAST FINANCE APPROVAL TAP - WARRANTY & TRADE IN OPTIONS **LEATHER ** Test Drive Today** Auto Dominus are Proud to Present This Legendary E46 Automatic Transmission coupled with Extremely Popular 2.5L Six Cylinder Low kms BMW Two Door Coupe **Finished in stunning silver duco ** Leather interior ** Sunroof ** Meticulously maintained **Drives and looks fantastic ** This is a Fine Example of This German Icon, Stunning sporty M3 body

$10,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
22/04/2024

Top2007 BMW 320i E90 Blue 6 Speed Auto Steptronic Sedan

  • 181866 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

** 2007 BMW 320i E90 MPFI 2.0L 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC Only $10,990 Or Finance From Only $55P/w ** This Vehicle Is Absolutely Immaculate! Come Down And Test Drive Today!** Economical But Powerful 2.0 Petrol Engine With a Sporty 6 Speed Automatic Steptronic Transmission This is Highly Sought After Combination** **Comes with Owners Manuals & Log Book** **Only travelled a super low 181,000 Ks!!** Credit to the previous owner!**Don't miss out on this one!** -Leather Trim -Sun Roof -Dual

$10,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
22/04/2024

Top2007 BMW 323i E90 Silver 6 Speed Auto Steptronic Sedan

  • 168866 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

2007 BMW 323i ** E90 SEDAN AUTOMATIC ** SUPER ECONOMICAL YET POWERFULL 6 CYL ENGINE ** SUNROOF ** LEATHER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION** Trade-ins and Easy Finance Available ** This Beautifull Pre-Owned Sporty BMW is in Great overall condition and comes with Guaranteed clear title and Write-off Vehicle Check ! Come Down And Test Drive Today! -Dual Front Airbags Package -Anti-lock Braking -Air Conditioning -Alarm System/Remote Anti Theft -Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic -18

$10,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
Yesterday

Top2011 BMW 320d E91 MY11 Touring Lifestyle Red 6 Speed Auto Steptronic Wagon

  • 205028 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

** 2011 BMW 3 320d TOURING LIFESTYLE E91 MY11 DIESEL TURBO F/INJ 2.0L 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC Only $12,990 Or Finance From Only $65 P/w ** This Vehicle Is Absolutely Immaculate! Come Down And Test Drive Today!** **Comes with Log Book, Owners Manual & Good Service History** Economical and Powerful 2.0L Diesel Turbo With a Sporty 6 Speed Automatic STEPTRONIC Transmission This is Highly Sought After Combination** ** THIS IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF A VERY CLEAN AND TIDY BMW**CREDIT TO THE PREV

$12,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
22/04/2024

2018 BMW 330e F30 LCI MY18 Luxury Line PHEV Black 8 Speed Automatic Sedan

  • 48262 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

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$57,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Edgeworth, NSW

Dealer used
21 hours ago

MY15 2014 BMW 328i GT3 Gran Turismo Twin Power Turbo M Sport

  • 123689 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto

MY15 2014 BMW GT3 M Sport Luxury Coupe Twin Power Turbo Charged 328i ! Rare Car, 3 Series GT ! Packed with high end features ! Electric Rear Spoiler / wing ! DVD, SAT NAV, GPS, Maps, Bluetooth. Gran Turismo Sports. Parking Cameras, Park Assist Sensors. Panoramic Huge Glass Moonroof. Dual SUNROOF ! Click on this link below to see over 300 Cars for sale on our website. https://mrcarsydney.com.au/stock-list/ Call us to book an inspection today Mobile, O435, 781, 722, Address: No 5,

$22,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Rouse Hill, NSW

Dealer used
24 hours ago

2006 BMW 325i E92 Black 6 Speed Auto Steptronic Coupe

  • 154778 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

** 2006 BMW 3 25i E92 2.5L MULTI POINT F/INJ 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC** Only $12,990 Or Finance From Only $65 P/w ** This Vehicle Is Absolutely Immaculate! Come Down And Test Drive Today!** Economical and Powerful 2.5L Petrol Engine With a Sporty 6 Speed Automatic STEPTRONIC Transmission This is Highly Sought After Combination** ** THIS IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF A VERY CLEAN AND TIDY BMW** **This car is a real head turner, don't miss out! Only travelled a low 154,000 ks!!** COMES WITH LOG

$12,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
Yesterday

*** 2013 BMW 3 SERIES 328i *** M SPORT 2.0L F30 TURBO SEDAN *** FINANCE FROM $107.00 PER WEEK T.A.P

  • 138901 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

*** 2013 BMW 3 SERIES 328i *** M SPORT 2.0L F30 TURBO SEDAN *** FINANCE FROM $107.00 PER WEEK T.A.P *** AUTOMATIC STATUTORY WARRANTY INCLUDED 2.0L TURBO PETROL DONE 138,910 KMS LEATHER SEATS COLD AIR CONDITIONING CRUISE CONTROL STEERING WHEEL OPTIONS TINTED WINDOWS ALLOY WHEELS CARBON FIBRE KIT (MIRRORS) TUNE AFTERMARKET EXHAUST BLUETOOTH 4 X GOOD TYRES LARGE BOOT SPACE REGO + RWC INCLUDED ROAD SIDE ASSIST AVAILABLE EXTENDED WARRANTY AVAILABLE FINANCE AVAILABLE 1000 KMS STATUTOR

$21,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Slacks Creek, QLD

Dealer used
Yesterday

2007 BMW 323i E90 Silver 6 Speed Auto Steptronic Sedan

  • 168866 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

2007 BMW 323i ** E90 SEDAN AUTOMATIC ** SUPER ECONOMICAL YET POWERFULL 6 CYL ENGINE ** SUNROOF ** LEATHER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION** Trade-ins and Easy Finance Available ** This Beautifull Pre-Owned Sporty BMW is in Great overall condition and comes with Guaranteed clear title and Write-off Vehicle Check ! Come Down And Test Drive Today! -Dual Front Airbags Package -Anti-lock Braking -Air Conditioning -Alarm System/Remote Anti Theft -Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic -18

$10,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
Yesterday

2011 BMW 320d E91 MY11 Touring Lifestyle Red 6 Speed Auto Steptronic Wagon

  • 205028 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

** 2011 BMW 3 320d TOURING LIFESTYLE E91 MY11 DIESEL TURBO F/INJ 2.0L 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC Only $12,990 Or Finance From Only $65 P/w ** This Vehicle Is Absolutely Immaculate! Come Down And Test Drive Today!** **Comes with Log Book, Owners Manual & Good Service History** Economical and Powerful 2.0L Diesel Turbo With a Sporty 6 Speed Automatic STEPTRONIC Transmission This is Highly Sought After Combination** ** THIS IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF A VERY CLEAN AND TIDY BMW**CREDIT TO THE PREV

$12,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
22/04/2024

2008 BMW 320i E90 08 Upgrade Executive Grey 6 Speed Auto Steptronic Sedan

  • 174216 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

** 2008 BMW 320i EXECUTIVE E90 08 UPGRADE MPFI 2.0L 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC Only $10,990 Or Finance From Only $55 P/w ** This Vehicle Is Absolutely Immaculate! Come Down And Test Drive Today!** Economical But Powerful 2.0 Petrol Engine With a Sporty 6 Speed Automatic Steptronic Transmission This is Highly Sought After Combination** **Only travelled a super low 174,000 Ks!!** Credit to the previous owner!**Don't miss out on this one!** -Leather Trim -Dual Front Airbags Package -Anti-

$10,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
22/04/2024

2007 BMW 320i E90 Grey 6 Speed Auto Steptronic Sedan

  • 179333 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

** 2007 BMW 320i E90 MPFI 2.0L 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC Only $10,990 Or Finance From Only $55 P/w ** This Vehicle Is Absolutely Immaculate! Come Down And Test Drive Today!** Economical But Powerful 2.0 Petrol Engine With a Sporty 6 Speed Automatic Steptronic Transmission This is Highly Sought After Combination** **Comes with Owners Manuals & Log Books with Good Service History** **Only travelled a super low 179,000 Ks!!** Credit to the previous owner!**Don't miss out on this one!** -L

$10,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
22/04/2024

2003 BMW 325Ci E46 Silver 5 Speed Automatic Steptronic Coupe

  • 209712 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

** 2003 BMW 325 Ci ** 2.5L 6 CYLINDER ** E46 AUTOMATIC ** FAST FINANCE APPROVAL TAP - WARRANTY & TRADE IN OPTIONS **LEATHER ** Test Drive Today** Auto Dominus are Proud to Present This Legendary E46 Automatic Transmission coupled with Extremely Popular 2.5L Six Cylinder Low kms BMW Two Door Coupe **Finished in stunning silver duco ** Leather interior ** Sunroof ** Meticulously maintained **Drives and looks fantastic ** This is a Fine Example of This German Icon, Stunning sporty M3 body

$10,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
22/04/2024

2007 BMW 320i E90 Blue 6 Speed Auto Steptronic Sedan

  • 181866 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

** 2007 BMW 320i E90 MPFI 2.0L 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC Only $10,990 Or Finance From Only $55P/w ** This Vehicle Is Absolutely Immaculate! Come Down And Test Drive Today!** Economical But Powerful 2.0 Petrol Engine With a Sporty 6 Speed Automatic Steptronic Transmission This is Highly Sought After Combination** **Comes with Owners Manuals & Log Book** **Only travelled a super low 181,000 Ks!!** Credit to the previous owner!**Don't miss out on this one!** -Leather Trim -Sun Roof -Dual

$10,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
22/04/2024

2011 BMW 3 Series E93 MY11 320d Steptronic Grey 6 Speed Sports Automatic Convertible

  • 201984 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

BMW 320d CONVERTIBELE E93 2.0DT TURBO DIESEL 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ** FAST FINANCE APPROVAL ** WARRANTY & TRADE IN OPTIONS T's & C's APPLY ** Test Drive Today ** Perth Auto Centre: All Hours Inquiries ** Stunning Condition ** Must See to Fully Appreciate ** Hard to find Turbo Diesel BMW 320 Convertible in Pristine Condition ** Featuring German Engineering at its Best ** Come Down and Test Drive Today ** Ultimate Sporty Coupe with Amaizing Power & Fuel Economy ** Comfort a

$13,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
21/04/2024

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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.