We want to buy your BMW

Easy, secure & competitive prices

Drive Away For Less

New & Approved BMW Offers | Find Out More

Book a service

Fully-trained BMW Approved specialists & genuine parts

Drive Away For Less

New & Approved BMW Offers | Find Out More

We want to buy your BMW

Easy, secure & competitive prices

Book a service

Fully-trained BMW Approved specialists & genuine parts

Used BMW 3 Series Petrol Cars For Sale

It’s the best-selling BMW of all time, so it’s no surprise that there’s always guaranteed to be lots of interest in used BMW 3 Series models. It’s an iconic car and all in all, the BMW 3 Series provides an excellent all-round package for motorists.

It’s a great-looking car, superb to drive – it was named best estate car to drive in the 2023 WhatCar? Car of the Year Awards – but a used BMW 3 Series is also a highly practical vehicle.

The generous interior and large boot – opt for the 3 Series Touring model if you want even greater boot capacity – makes it a top choice as a family car, with premium quality throughout.

Performance on the road is impressive. Comfortable and responsive, with sharp handling and even sharper acceleration, a used BMW 3 Series has excellent driving dynamics, underpinned by cutting-edge digital technology.

Whether you're after a saloon, touring or the Gran Turismo version, all used BMW 3 Series sold at Dick Lovett come with a BMW Warranty – which means your BMW Approved Used car has unlimited mileage protection against breakdown and repair costs for parts and labour for a minimum of 12 months.

To give you total confidence in your Approved Used BMW 3 Series, this warranty is backed by BMW, and not third party insurers. The warranty also covers the battery and exhaust.

Find out more about our used BMW deals and offers from our dealerships in Bristol, Melksham (near Bath), Swindon and Hungerford.

If you’re looking to purchase a used BMW 3 Series, you won’t be short of choice. The full range spans several different engines – including petrol, diesel and a petrol hybrid version – and multiple trim options.

The BMW 3 Series used range includes SE, SE Pro, Sport and Sport Pro trims, as well as M Sport, M Sport Plus Edition and the M Sport Pro Edition. M Sport also offers the Shadow Edition, which adds a ‘darkened backdrop’ to the exterior styling.

In terms of body styles, there are three models to consider. The used BMW 3 series includes the sleek, sports-inspired Saloon, and the bigger, more practical Touring, which is estate in design. It’s far from just a reliable performer though, with some engine variants capable of hitting 0-62mph in a rapid 4.4 seconds, and achieving a limited top speed of 155mph.

Can’t decide between the two? The third member of the used BMW 3 Series line-up offers an appealing combination of the Saloon and the Touring. The Gran Turismo has more legroom for rear passengers, and a spacious hatchback boot, and it remains a pleasure to drive. The BMW 3 Series GT is available in four trims – SE, Sport, Luxury and M Sport and was produced between 2013 to 2020.

The choice of engines in the BMW 3 Series range includes petrol options – 318i, 320i, 328i, and 335i – and diesel, with the 318d, 320d, 325d, 330d and 335d. M Performance options include the M340i xDrive and the M340d xDrive. The BMW 3 Series is also available as a hybrid model. The BMW 330e is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle with a petrol engine and an all-electric range of just under 40 miles.

Other Used BMW Models to choose from

When you buy an Approved Used BMW, you’re buying from a prestigious brand, with an extensive model range. In addition to the used BMW 3 Series, here at Dick Lovett we also offer hundreds of other top-quality used models. So, whether you’re looking for a dynamic SUV or SAV, a hot hatchback, a sporty coupé or convertible, a perfect, practical estate or a stylish saloon, your dream BMW used car is waiting to meet you.

The Dick Lovett used BMW range also includes:

BMW 1 Series

BMW 3 Series Saloon | BMW 3 Series Touring | BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo

BMW 4 Series | BMW 4 Series Coupé | BMW 4 Series Convertible | BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé

BMW 5 Series | BMW 5 Series Saloon | BMW 5 Series Touring

BMW 6 Series | BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo

BMW 7 Series

BMW 8 Series | BMW 8 Series Coupé | BMW 8 Series Convertible | BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé

BMW Z4

BMW M

Electric

To discover the latest used BMW models available at Dick Lovett, view the range here. Search by model type, body style or fuel type, and reserve your favourite for a small deposit. You can also visit any Dick Lovett BMW dealership – details of all our locations are here.

*Some features may only be available on selected trims.

Dick Lovett BMW is a credit broker not a lender.

^{†Representative 7.9% APR and £700 deposit contribution available on BMW Select (PCP) (30-60 months) or Hire Purchase ( 36-60 months) agreements for Approved Used BMW iX1, iX, iX2 iX3, i4, i5, i5 Touring, current 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid models, i7 or 7 Series Plug-in Hybrid models ordered between 01 April 2026 and 30 June 2026 and delivered by 31 July 2026. All vehicles must have been registered between 1 October 2024 and 28 February 2026 and be at least 4 months old and not more than 18 months old at the point of entering into the finance agreement. Not to be used in conjunction with other campaign offers. Offer may be varied, withdrawn or extended at any time. Subject to availability.}

^{Finance available subject to credit acceptance to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. If you choose Select (PCP), optional final payment and option to purchase fee not payable if you opt to return the vehicle at the end of the agreement (vehicle condition, excess mileage and other charges may be payable). Terms and conditions apply. Offer may be varied, withdrawn or extended at any time. ‘BMW Select’ is a form of hire-purchase agreement provided by BMW Financial Services, Summit ONE, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0FB. You will have a 14 day statutory right to withdraw from the agreement.}

^{Dick Lovett BMW introduces customers to a selected panel of lenders, which includes BMW Financial Services. We receive a fixed commission for introducing you to BMW Financial Services calculated by reference to the vehicle or as a percentage of the amount you borrow. We do not have any discretion to vary the interest rate or APR you pay under your finance agreement. An introduction from us does not amount to independent financial advice.}

^{**Representative 8.9% APR available on a BMW Select (PCP) (30-60 months) or Hire Purchase agreements (36-60 months) for Approved Used BMW iX1, iX, iX2 iX3, i4, i5, i5 Touring and i7 models ordered between 01 April 2026 and 30 June 2026 and delivered by 31 July 2026. All vehicles must have been registered between 1 October 2022 and 30 November 2024 and be at least 19 months old and no more than 42 months old at the point of entering into the finance agreement. Not to be used in conjunction with other campaign offers). Offer may be varied, withdrawn or extended at any time. Subject to availability. Participating Retailers only.}

^{Finance available subject to credit acceptance to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. If you choose Select (PCP), optional final payment and option to purchase fee not payable if you opt to return the vehicle at the end of the agreement (vehicle condition, excess mileage and other charges may be payable). Terms and conditions apply. ‘BMW Select’ is a form of hire-purchase agreement provided by BMW Financial Services, Summit ONE, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0FB. You will have a 14-day statutory right to withdraw from the agreement. Dick Lovett BMW introduces customers to BMW Financial Services only and does not receive any commission or other payment for the introduction. The introduction does not amount to independent financial advice. Your Retailer will receive fixed commission for introducing customers to BMW Financial Services.}

^{Dick Lovett (Bristol) Ltd is directly authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for the brokering of Consumer Credit under Firm Reference Number 677067. Dick Lovett (Specialist Cars) Ltd is directly authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for the brokering of Consumer Credit under Firm Reference Number 673789. Dick Lovett (Hungerford) Ltd is directly authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for the brokering of Consumer Credit under Firm Reference Number 665120. Dick Lovett (Bath) Ltd is directly authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for the brokering of Consumer Credit under Firm Reference Number 690052.}

Filter 46 Cars