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Our BMW 3-Series reviews are written by a variety of journalists, at different times, testing different engines and specs, to give you a full, unbiased, broad view.

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BMW 3-Series Used Car Reviews

Read reviews of the BMW 3-Series to find out more about the car before you buy it! Alternatives to the BMW 3-Series are highlighted and you are able to make an informed decision about buying a used BMW 3-Series.

 

BMW 3-Series Review - Car Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the BMW 3-Series was new… (Mar 9 2005) ASKED to define an iconic prestige car of the last 30 years, I would probably mention the BMW 3 Series. Five times. That is five times because the 3 Series is now being launched - fr... BMW 3-Series Review
BMW 3-Series Touring 320d SE - Car Review (2005 Sep)
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FOR the best part of two decades, the BMW 3 Series Touring has been persuading an ever-growing army of enthusiasts to get behind the German marque's famous blue and white badge.From the rather staid and tight-in-the-back debutant of 1988, BMW's compa... BMW 3-Series Touring 320d SE
BMW 3-Series 330d M Sport - Car Review (2007 May)
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HAVING always held the opinion that to be able to bask in the reflected glory of fine achievements was a privilege, I was more than pleased to enjoy the company on a recent road test of a BMW 3 Series.For this was the compact executive car which, las... BMW 3-Series 330d M Sport
BMW 3-Series on a budget - Car Review (2008 May)
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1.8 Stats Top speed: 128 mph 0-60mph: 10.9 seconds Economy: 39.8 mpgNCAP: 4 stars Why Buy: No other small family car has the same sky-high image. What you get is a car that is well made and great to drive, plus there is a very wide choice of mode... BMW 3-Series on a budget
BMW 3-Series Review (Stop Start) - Car Review (2008 Apr)
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The dog leg from Chalk Farm tube station, in North London, to the bottom of the M1 is just 4 miles long, yet there are an overwhelming 22 sets of traffic lights.  What better place to test BMW’s ‘efficient dynamics’ STOP &ndas... BMW 3-Series Review (Stop Start)
Used Car Expert - BMW 3-Series - Car Review (2005 Sep)
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Bewildering range of 3-Series - Car Review (2009 Nov)
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THERE are few cars which are as much fun and as easy to live with as a BMW 3-Series.I preferred the looks of the last but one model built until 2005, but the latest one drives just as well as all the rest.Never buy without all or most of the service ... Bewildering range of 3-Series
3-Series does everything so well - Car Review (2009 Dec)
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BMW's 3-Series might seem very common on the roads these days, but there are no other cars that do everything so well.I've just spent a week with the 320d Touring estate and this two-litre diesel has to be the engine of choice for most people, with z... 3-Series does everything so well
BMW 335d Coupe SE - Car Review (2010 Jun)
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IT’S funny how certain makes of cars are associated with driver behaviour and when it comes to bad behaviour BMW seems top the list.Just like the old jokes about Skoda, which persisted long after the marque had been transformed, it’s an almost certai... BMW 335d Coupe SE
BMW offers plenty of fun - Car Review (2011 Nov)
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EVEN in its lowliest form the BMW 3-Series is huge fun to drive and there are few others that  come close to its range of abilities.It doesn’t matter which of the last four models to bear the name you buy they all drive brilliantly.Never buy without ... BMW offers plenty of fun

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BMW 3-Series Review - Car Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the BMW 3-Series was new… (Mar 9 2005) ASKED to define an iconic prestige car of the last 30 years, I would probably mention the BMW 3 Series. Five times. That is five times because the 3 Series is now being launched - fr... BMW 3-Series Review
BMW 3-Series Touring 320d SE - Car Review (2005 Sep)
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FOR the best part of two decades, the BMW 3 Series Touring has been persuading an ever-growing army of enthusiasts to get behind the German marque's famous blue and white badge.From the rather staid and tight-in-the-back debutant of 1988, BMW's compa... BMW 3-Series Touring 320d SE
BMW 3-Series 330d M Sport - Car Review (2007 May)
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HAVING always held the opinion that to be able to bask in the reflected glory of fine achievements was a privilege, I was more than pleased to enjoy the company on a recent road test of a BMW 3 Series.For this was the compact executive car which, las... BMW 3-Series 330d M Sport
BMW 3-Series on a budget - Car Review (2008 May)
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1.8 Stats Top speed: 128 mph 0-60mph: 10.9 seconds Economy: 39.8 mpgNCAP: 4 stars Why Buy: No other small family car has the same sky-high image. What you get is a car that is well made and great to drive, plus there is a very wide choice of mode... BMW 3-Series on a budget
BMW 3-Series Review (Stop Start) - Car Review (2008 Apr)
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The dog leg from Chalk Farm tube station, in North London, to the bottom of the M1 is just 4 miles long, yet there are an overwhelming 22 sets of traffic lights.  What better place to test BMW’s ‘efficient dynamics’ STOP &ndas... BMW 3-Series Review (Stop Start)
Used Car Expert - BMW 3-Series - Car Review (2005 Sep)
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Bewildering range of 3-Series - Car Review (2009 Nov)
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THERE are few cars which are as much fun and as easy to live with as a BMW 3-Series.I preferred the looks of the last but one model built until 2005, but the latest one drives just as well as all the rest.Never buy without all or most of the service ... Bewildering range of 3-Series
3-Series does everything so well - Car Review (2009 Dec)
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BMW's 3-Series might seem very common on the roads these days, but there are no other cars that do everything so well.I've just spent a week with the 320d Touring estate and this two-litre diesel has to be the engine of choice for most people, with z... 3-Series does everything so well
BMW 335d Coupe SE - Car Review (2010 Jun)
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IT’S funny how certain makes of cars are associated with driver behaviour and when it comes to bad behaviour BMW seems top the list.Just like the old jokes about Skoda, which persisted long after the marque had been transformed, it’s an almost certai... BMW 335d Coupe SE
BMW offers plenty of fun - Car Review (2011 Nov)
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EVEN in its lowliest form the BMW 3-Series is huge fun to drive and there are few others that  come close to its range of abilities.It doesn’t matter which of the last four models to bear the name you buy they all drive brilliantly.Never buy without ... BMW offers plenty of fun

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Used BMW 3-Series Prices

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Used BMW 3-Series Fault Guide

Before you buy a used BMW 3-Series you should be aware of the common faults or wear items specific to the BMW 3-Series that you should check for. Our research amongst the experts that work on the BMW 3-Series everyday has identified the essential engine checks, interior items that you need to ensure work, wear items to spot on the BMW 3-Series suspension, areas on the bodywork to inspect, and information about official recalls of the BMW 3-Series.

Fault Guide for BMW 3-Series Faults and Checks