Above market
BMW 3 Series
2017 320i Xdrive Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic78,000 mi2017
ULEZ ✓Band G · £275/yr
£299/mo
£12,990
cash
Protheroes·4.4 (73)· Market Harborough
BMW 3 Series insurance group
18–49 of 50
Great price
BMW 3 Series
2013 320i Luxury Gt Auto
PetrolAutomatic55,394 mi2013
Band F · £225/yr
£169/mo
£7,495
cash
SWS Car Sales Ltd·3.8 (120)· Cobham
Fair price
BMW 3 Series
2017 320d Edition+ Auto
DieselAutomatic23,817 mi2017
Band A · £20/yr
£336/mo
£14,883
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham
Above market
BMW 3 Series
2017 318d M Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic91,938 mi2017
£200/yr
£237/mo
£10,495
cash
Maybury Car Sales·4.7 (10)· Edinburgh
Fair price
BMW 3 Series
2019 320d Xdrive M Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic103,156 mi2019
£200/yr
£380/mo
£16,495
cash
Oaktree Motor Company·4.7 (193)· Torfaen
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
39th percentile
On average, about 39% 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: £12,990.
Based on 5 of our current listings
How quickly it sells
35 days
Comparable BMW 3 Series listings typically take around 35 days to sell, based on local sold-car data.
Based on 5 of our current listings
Typical mileage
70,461 miles
Across our current BMW 3 Series stock, mileage ranges from 23,817 to 103,156 miles (median 78,000).
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 for sale right now on Motoring Today?
- There are 4 BMW 3 Series available for sale right now on Motoring Today. This count was last updated on 12 August 2026.
- What is the cheapest BMW 3 Series available?
- The cheapest BMW 3 Series available is a 2017 model with 91,938 miles, priced at £10,495 cash. This could be financed from £237 per month, representative example.
- What should I check when buying a used BMW 3 Series?
- When buying a used BMW 3 Series, check the service history for regular maintenance, particularly for timing chain issues on certain diesel engines. Always review the MOT advisories and look for signs of electrical problems, as these can be widely reported for the model.
- Is a used BMW 3 Series ULEZ compliant?
- To be ULEZ compliant, a petrol BMW 3 Series typically needs to be Euro 4 standard or newer (from around 2006 onwards), and a diesel BMW 3 Series needs to be Euro 6 standard or newer (from around September 2015 onwards). Always verify the specific vehicle's Euro standard if available on the listing.
- What finance options are available for a BMW 3 Series?
- Motoring Today offers Hire Purchase (HP) for the BMW 3 Series. HP involves fixed monthly payments over an agreed term, after which you own the car outright. A typical representative example for the BMW 3 Series is a Hire Purchase agreement over 60 months with a 0% deposit.
- What are the typical running costs for a BMW 3 Series?
- Running costs for a BMW 3 Series can vary depending on the engine size and fuel type. Generally, routine servicing, insurance, and road tax are the main outgoings to consider. Always research specific maintenance schedules for the engine variant you are interested in.
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