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  • NEW PRICE: £22.690 - £60.835
  • USED PRICE: From £2.395

The 3 Series may not be as prestigious as it once was, but it’s still a large car to be reckoned with, offering excellent handling and refinement. In recent years the range has diversified with the 3 Series Touring, a large estate model, and the 320ed, a super-efficient eco-car.

 

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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 Vauxhall Insignia. So what's the appeal? Read our unbiased verdict here.

3 New BMW 3 Series reviews available

  • BMW 3 Series saloon (2012-)

    BMW 3 2012 1

    New price: £24.915 - £38.280

    Does the latest 3 Series set the large car benchmark?
  • BMW 3 Series (2005-)

    BMW 3 Series 06 4

    New price: £22.690 - £55.270

    Perhaps not as exclusive as it once was, the updated saloon, coupe or convertible BMW 3 Series is still a family-sized car to be reckoned with.
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (2005-)

    BMW 3 Series Touring

    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.

Used BMW 3 Series reviews

The BMW 3 Series may be 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 in insurance group 12. So is it worth paying the extra for?

4 Used BMW 3 Series reviews available

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