Above market
BMW 3 Series
2015 320d Edition+ Auto
DieselAutomatic70,467 mi2015
Band A · £20/yr
Finance available on request
£9,999
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (236)· Feltham
BMW 3 Series insurance group
18–49 of 50
Fair price
BMW 3 Series
2016 320i M Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic71,033 mi2016
Band E · £200/yr
£283/mo
£12,190
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (242)· South Ruislip
BMW 3 Series
2019 320d Xdrive M Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic103,156 mi2019
£200/yr
£368/mo
£15,995
cash
Oaktree Motor Company·4.7 (198)· Cwmbran
Good price
BMW 3 Series
2017 320d Edition+ Auto
DieselAutomatic23,817 mi2017
Band A · £20/yr
£329/mo
£14,598
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (236)· Feltham
Above market
BMW 3 Series
2017 320i Xdrive Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic78,000 mi2017
Band F · £225/yr
£299/mo
£12,990
cash
Protheroes·4.4 (74)· Market Harborough
Motoring Today score
How good is the BMW 3 Series?
59/100
Overall
Reliability49
Running costs72
Safety55
Family & practicality76
Insurance42
Reliability is from real DVSA MOT pass rates; running costs, insurance, safety and practicality from manufacturer specs (MPG/CO₂, insurance group, Euro NCAP, dimensions). Overall is a fixed weighted blend (family 17% · safety 18% · insurance 15% · reliability 25% · running cost 25%), from a sample of 411,548. A guide, not a guarantee.
Market data
BMW 3 Series market snapshot
How prices compare
46th percentile
On average, about 46% of comparable BMW 3 Series listings across the local market are cheaper, and the rest cost more. Typical market price for a comparable BMW 3 Series: £11,790.
Based on 4 of our current listings
How quickly it sells
26 days
Comparable BMW 3 Series listings typically take around 26 days to sell, based on local sold-car data.
Based on 4 of our current listings
Typical mileage
69,295 miles
Across our current BMW 3 Series stock, mileage ranges from 23,817 to 103,156 miles (median 71,033).
Across 5 of our current listings
Price and days-to-sell figures are averaged across our own live BMW 3 Series listings, each checked against MarketCheck UK's wider market data (refreshed every 24 hours). Mileage is from our current stock directly. Shown only where we have enough listings to be representative — a guide, not a valuation.
Specifications & dimensions
Trim-level specifications for the BMW 3-Series (Diesel, Petrol, Petrol/Electric Hybrid), across 800 recorded variants.
Performance
- 102–543 bhp
- Power
- 3.3s
- 0–60 mph (fastest)
- 210 mph
- Top speed
- 1,499–3,999 cc
- Engine
Economy & running costs
- 22–68 mpg
- Fuel economy
- 44–297 g/km
- CO₂
- £600
- Road tax (VED)
- 18–49 of 50
- Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
- 4,633 mm
- Length
- 2,031 mm
- Width
- 1,434 mm
- Height
- 2,810 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,528 kg
- Weight
- 5
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
Euro NCAP safety
- 5★
- Adult
- 4★
- Child
- 1★
- Pedestrian
The BMW 3-Series M3 (07-13) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:
Manual · Automatic 5 seats New from £15,985
| Trim | Fuel | Power | MPG | CO₂ | Ins. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 xDrive 530 Competition M 4dr Step Auto [Ult Pk]Automatic | Petrol | 522 bhp | 27.7 - 28 mpg | 228 | 42 |
| M3 CS 4dr Step AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 543 bhp | 27.4 - 27.7 mpg | 230 | 49 |
| M3 xDrive Comp M 4dr Step Auto [Ultimate/M Pro Pk]Automatic | Petrol | 502 bhp | 28 - 28.2 mpg | 229 | 42 |
| 320i SE Pro 4dr Step AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 181 bhp | 42.8 - 44.1 mpg | 145 | 28 |
| 318i SE Pro 4dr Step AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 153 bhp | 43.5 - 44.1 mpg | 144 | 24 |
| M3 Competition 4dr Step Auto [Ultimate Pack]Automatic | Petrol | 502 bhp | 28.8 mpg | 223 | 41 |
| M340i xDrive MHT 4dr Step AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 368 bhp | 35.8 - 36.7 mpg | 176 | 39 |
| M340d xDrive Sport Automatic 4dAutomatic | Diesel | 335 bhp | 45.6 - 46.3 mpg | 159 | 42 |
| M340d xDrive Sport Automatic 5dAutomatic | Diesel | 335 bhp | 44.1 - 44.8 mpg | 165 | 42 |
| 330d MHT Sport 4dr Step AutoAutomatic | Diesel | 281 bhp | 53.3 - 56.5 mpg | 131 | 40 |
| 330d xDrive MHT Sport 4dr Step AutoAutomatic | Diesel | 281 bhp | 50.4 - 53.3 mpg | 140 | 40 |
| 330d MHT M Sport Pro Ed 4dr Step Auto [Tech Pk]Automatic | Diesel | 281 bhp | 53.3 - 54.3 mpg | 136 | 41 |
Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
- How many BMW 3 Series are currently for sale on Motoring Today?
- There are 4 BMW 3 Series models for sale right now. This stock count was last updated on 14 September 2026.
- What is the cheapest BMW 3 Series available?
- The cheapest BMW 3 Series currently available is a 2017 model with 78000 miles for £12990. A representative finance example for this car is £299 per month.
- What should I check when buying a used BMW 3 Series?
- When buying a used BMW 3 Series, check the service history thoroughly, including evidence of regular oil changes and major service intervals. It's also wise to review MOT advisories for any recurring issues and examine the condition of the suspension components.
- Is a used BMW 3 Series ULEZ compliant?
- Based on general ULEZ criteria, petrol BMW 3 Series models from roughly 2006 onwards (Euro 4) and diesel models from roughly 2015 onwards (Euro 6) are typically ULEZ compliant. You should always confirm the specific car's Euro standard.
- What finance options are available for a BMW 3 Series?
- For this car, Hire Purchase (HP) is a common option where you pay monthly and own the car at the end of the term. A representative finance example shows a deposit of £0 over 60 months. Finance is subject to status.
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