BMW car reviews BMW 3 Series reviews

NEW PRICE: £22,690 - £61,060
USED PRICE: From £2,395

The BMW 3 Series is one of the most successful premium large cars on the market, established as the driver's choice. The range has diversified over the years to include the M3 sports car, 3 Series Touring estate, convertible and GT hatchback.

Latest models: BMW 3 Series saloon (2012-), BMW 3 Series Touring estate (2012-) and BMW 3 Series GT (2013-)

Pros and cons

Pro: Sporty drive, excellent fit and finish, strong engine range
Con: Not as practical as many rivals, pricey to buy and run

New BMW 3 Series
Used BMW 3 Series

New BMW 3 Series reviews

The BMW 3 Series is a firm favourite with UK buyers, often eclipsing sales of more workaday rivals such as the Ford Mondeo, and providing the benchmark in the premium market segment. So what's the appeal? Read our unbiased verdict.

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3 New BMW 3 Series reviews available

BMW 3 Series GT (2013-)

New price: £28,660 - £43,025
It's a 3 Series, but not as we know it - the GT is BMW's first 3 Series-based hatchback.
BMW 3 Series Touring (2012-)

New price: £24,485 - £42,395
BMW 3 Series Touring (2012-) review - full test report on the fifth-generation 3 Series estate.
BMW 3 Series saloon (2012-)

New price: £23,180 - £45,395
The 2012 3 Series is still great to drive - and it's got improved fuel economy and ride quality.
BMW 3 Series (2005-2011)

New price: £22,690 - £55,270
The popular BMW 3 Series saloon is a family-sized car to be reckoned with, possessing excellent handling and refinement. And it's a lot more affordable than the latest version.
BMW 3 Series Touring (2005-2012)

New price: £23,990 - £40,160
The BMW 3 Series Touring is an estate to be reckoned with: it offers a great driving experience and excellent refinement, but isn't quite as practical as some rivals.

BMW 3 Series convertible (2007-)

New price: £33,910 - £61,060
Desirable coupe and convertible hasa patchy reliability record

BMW 3 Series Coupe (2006-)

New price: £27,220 - £56,965
The BMW 3 Series Coupe is a sports car that's rare in that it's practical to own

Used BMW 3 Series reviews

The BMW 3 Series is one of the UK’s most popular used cars, but that doesn’t mean it’s especially affordable. Residual values are high, making it more expensive than rivals like the Mazda 6 and Toyota Prius, and even the lowest-powered versions are pricey to insure. So is it worth paying the extra for?

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