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Used BMW 3 Series  Cars For Sale

Used BMW 3 Series Cars For Sale

Approved Used BMW 3 Series

About the BMW 3 Series

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The BMW 3 Series has been part of the brand’s model range for over 40 years and counting. Introduced as a sports saloon in 1975, the first generation of the 3 Series, the BMW E21, was produced until 1983.

The success of the BMW 3 Series is such that the model celebrated the release of its seventh generation in 2019 and plans to release its eighth soon, a testament to its popularity and continued evolution and development.
 

Available in two different body styles – the classic Saloon and the estate-style Touring – used BMW 3 Series models are available at Dick Lovett.

Discover our range of BMW 3 Series used cars for sale at our dealerships in Bristol, Hungerford, Melksham (near Bath) and Swindon or find our latest deals online.

Why buy a Used BMW 3 Series?

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 overall, the BMW 3 Series provides an excellent all-round package for motorists.

It’s a great-looking car, superb to drive, with the Touring variant being named Best Estate Car to Drive in the 2023 What Car? Car of the Year Awards. Take advantage of this at a more accessible entry point by choosing a used BMW 3 Series.

The generous interior and large boot, which is even bigger in the Touring variant, make 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 or Touring model, all used BMW 3 Series vehicles sold at Dick Lovett come with a BMW Warranty. This 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, 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.

*Key features can include:

  • BMW Online Services
  • Run-flat tyres
  • LED headlights
  • Sports seats
  • Heated front seats
  • Parking Assistant
  • Cruise Control
  • Acoustic glass
  • BMW Navigation System
  • M Sport package
  • Bluetooth hands-free

Tips & Advice for Buying a Used BMW 3 Series

If you’re looking to purchase a used BMW 3 Series, you won’t be short of choice. The range spans several powertrains, including petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid models, along with multiple trim levels.

The used BMW 3 Series range includes SE, SE Pro, Sport and Sport Pro trims, as well as M Sport, M Sport Plus Edition and M Sport Pro Edition models. M Sport is also available as the Shadow Edition, which adds a darker exterior styling theme.

In terms of body styles, there are two main models to consider: the sleek, sports-inspired Saloon and the larger, more practical Touring estate. It’s far from just a reliable performer, though, with some engine variants capable of accelerating from 0-62mph in just 4.4 seconds and reaching a limited top speed of 155mph.

The BMW 3 Series engine line-up includes petrol models such as the 318i, 320i, 328i and 335i, alongside diesel variants including the 318d, 320d, 325d, 330d and 335d. M Performance models include the M340i xDrive and M340d xDrive. The BMW 330e plug-in hybrid combines a petrol engine with electric power and offers an all-electric range of just under 40 miles.

For those wanting even more from their 3 Series, explore our adrenaline-filled BMW M3 and BMW M3 Touring. These high-performance variants deliver the same everyday usability with added thrills.

Whichever model you choose, you can buy with complete confidence from Dick Lovett. We provide flexible used car finance options to help you purchase your BMW 3 Series, allowing you to spread payments over an agreed period, often between 24 and 48 months. We offer both Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and Hire Purchase (HP) finance plans. You can find out more about our car finance options here.

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Whichever model you choose, you can buy with complete confidence with Dick Lovett. We provide flexible finance deals to help you purchase your used BMW 3 Series, allowing you to spread payments over an agreed period of time – from 24 to 48 months, in many cases. We offer Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and Hire Purchase (HP) payment plans. You can read more about our car finance deals here.

Used BMW 3 Series Frequently Asked Questions

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 2 Series | BMW 2 Series Coupé | BMW 2 Series Convertible | BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé | BMW 2 Series Active Tourer | BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer

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 X1 | BMW X2 | BMW X3 | BMW X4 | BMW X5 | BMW X6 | BMW X7

BMW Z4

BMW M

BMW M2 | BMW M3 | BMW M3 Saloon | BMW M3 Touring | BMW M4 | BMW M4 Coupé | BMW M4 Convertible | BMW M5 | BMW M6 | BMW M6 Gran Coupé
BMW X3 M | BMW X4 M | BMW X5 M

Electric

BMW i3 | BMW i4 | BMW i5 | BMW i5 Saloon | BMW i5 Touring | BMW i7 | BMW i8
BMW iX | BMW iX1 | BMW iX2 | BMW iX3 | BMW XM

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.

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† These figures were obtained when the vehicle was brand-new and after the battery had been fully charged. Battery performance naturally decreases over time, which may reduce the maximum range achievable. There is a new test for fuel consumption, CO2 and electric range figures. The electric range shown was achieved using the new test procedure. Figures shown are for comparability purposes. Only compare fuel consumption, CO2 and electric range figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the starting charge of the battery, the battery age and condition, mileage of the vehicle, accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load.