Used BMW 3 Series cars for sale or finance at 10.9% APR
The BMW 3 Series is fantastic to drive, comfortable and spacious enough to meet most people’s needs.. not forgetting the seriously premium feel inside. Check out our full range of used BMW 3 Series cars for sale – all available to buy or finance with warranty cover included. We have stores nationwide for you to collect or choose same day driveaway.
- £800 off
BMW 3 Series
320i SE 4dr Step Auto
2019 (69) reg | 43,070 miles
Petrol | 3 months warranty
Was £17,649£16,849£325 per month - £900 off
BMW 3 Series
320i SE 4dr Step Auto
2020 (20) reg | 51,344 miles
Petrol | 3 months warranty
Was £17,799£16,899£326 per month
Why buy a used BMW 3 Series?
If you’re after a car that’s fun to drive yet comfortable and luxurious, the BMW 3 Series takes some beating. Whether you pick petrol, diesel or the 330e plug-in hybrid with its 35-mile EV range, you’ll get a car that devours motorway miles and twisting B-roads equally well. The 3 Series also boasts a posh interior and space for four adults to sit comfortably. There’s a saloon model and an estate available, with the latter offering a bigger, more versatile boot with an opening rear windscreen.
Popular BMW 3 Series trims for sale at Motorpoint
A high proportion of BMW 3 Series cars sold in the UK come in M Sport trim – it takes a conscious choice to opt for another trim level. You’ll also find Sport and SE trims, with broadly the same amount of equipment but without M Sport’s racy styling, plus M Sport Pro, which dials the sportiness up even more with black accents and extra goodies. The performance models are the petrol-powered M340i and diesel-burning M340d; both are viciously fast yet very settled on undulating roads.
Read our BMW 3 Series model and trim guide to learn more about the models available.
Owning a used BMW 3 Series
Whether you value comfort or sportiness, the BMW 3 Series is likely to put a smile on your face. Because it’s so impressive and so well rounded, it’s a delight to own, and you can look forward to many happy miles. Opting for an extended warranty means you can have total peace of mind for those miles, too.
You can expect around 40mpg from the 320i petrol, 55mpg from the 320d diesel on a long journey, and a usable all-electric range in the 330e – perfect for driving around town or sneaking into the office car park without disturbing anyone.
Read our BMW 3 Series review to find out more about owning and driving this model.
Other models you may be interested in
The 3 Series goes head-to-head with the Mercedes C-Class and Audi A4 (now Audi A5), as it has done for decades. Other top contenders include the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Peugeot 508, while electric options include the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2.
Read our latest BMW 3 Series alternatives and comparison guides:
Why buy from Motorpoint?
- Service – we’re rated Excellent on Trustpilot
- Choice – thousands of high-quality, low-mileage used cars from more than 30 manufacturers, ready for same-day driveaway
- Quality – all cars thoroughly inspected to the Motorpoint Quality Standard
- Finance – flexible monthly finance packages to suit your needs
- Peace of mind – comprehensive range of extended warranty and aftercare products. Warranty cover is included on all cars – either the balance of the manufacturer's warranty or a 3-month Motorpoint warranty
- Convenience – in-store pickup on a day of your choice
- Unbeatable prices guaranteed – our Double the Difference Price Promise means we'll refund you double the difference if you find the same car cheaper elsewhere
- Sell or part-exchange your old car – it’s quick and easy with top prices paid
Your BMW 3 Series Questions Answered
The BMW 3 Series comes in two body styles – the saloon and the estate, or ‘3 Series Touring’ as BMW calls it. There’s also a sportier-looking 2-door coupe version called the BMW 4 Series.
The 3 Series Touring is the one to pick if you need maximum boot space – on paper its 500-litre boot is only 20 litres bigger than the 480-litre boot in the 3 Series Saloon. That said, it’s actually a much larger space than the numbers suggest because you can load it to the roof. It’s definitely the version to pick if you’re frequently carrying large items.
The 3 Series comes with a range of diesel, petrol and hybrid engines that range from the frugal to the furiously fast. For most people, the 320d offers the perfect blend of performance and fuel economy – that’d be our pick.
There’s not a single manual gearbox version anymore – the BMW 3 Series is automatic only. Keep an eye out for ‘xDrive’ models, which are four-wheel drive – this is available on most 3 Series engine choices.
In the 2022 Driver Power owner survey, BMW came slightly ahead of Mercedes and Audi for reliability. Most 3 Series cars presented no problems, but the sheer complexity of some of its electrical systems means that a small number of owners reported issues. As a car gets older, its routine and preventative maintenance becomes more important, and a used 3 Series should be reliable if it’s had the necessary work done. If reliability is of utmost importance to you, consider purchasing an extended warranty when you buy from Motorpoint.
The BMW 3 Series is a great used purchase – you can save thousands versus a new one but still enjoy the comfortable, high-tech interior and fantastic driving experience. BMW does sell service plans for used cars, which puts main dealer servicing into monthly chunks.
The BMW 3 Series is a bit more expensive to insure than something like a Volkswagen Golf but it shouldn’t be too costly to insure. A 320i sits in group 28 out of 50, while diesel versions start in group 31. The fast M Performance versions are, unsurprisingly, a little more expensive to insure, and their fuel bills will be higher than lesser versions too.
BMW charges around £25 per month for a service plan, which isn’t unreasonable and makes sure you’re covered for unexpected costs. All in all a BMW 3 Series shouldn’t be ruinously expensive to maintain, but big jobs can throw up big bills as the car gets older.
Yes, the BMW 3 Series is one of our favourite saloons. It’s great to drive, feels luxurious, is reasonably practical and is very well built. Petrol, diesel and hybrid engines are available, as is an estate model that gives more luggage space.