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BMW 3-Series Compact (2001-2004) boot space, practicality and safety

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Practicality rating: 2.5 out of 52.5

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Boasts six airbags as standard and a full compliment of electronic safety measures. Puts up a very good fight in the face of thieves who might otherwise find it a very tempting target.

More roomy than it used to be, but rear drive compromises boot capacity somewhat – Rivals generally offer more space in rear and boot.

Euro NCAP rating

Ratings for this model not available

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (16)
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Central locking
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Standard Trim Standard Equipment (2)
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Steel wheels
Standard Trim Optional Equipment (8)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Folding rear seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Metallic Paint
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Remote locking
ES Standard Equipment (7)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Air conditioning
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Remote locking
ES Optional Equipment (1)
  • Partial leather seat trim
SE Standard Equipment (4)
  • Air conditioning
  • Audio remote
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
SE Optional Equipment (12)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Folding rear seats
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Metallic Paint
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Sports seats
SPORT Standard Equipment (8)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Sports seats
SPORT Optional Equipment (5)
  • CD
  • Folding rear seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking

Dimensions

Length 4262mm
Width 1751mm - 1941mm
Height 1408mm
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