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Average owner rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3
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I opted for a 320i MSport, after my order for a M135i xDrive kept getting delayed and I don’t regret...
Having had MPVs whilst my family was growing up, I bowed to my teenage son's recommendation to get this as...
Great car, really easy and enjoyable to drive. Feels solid and reassuring on the road with great presence. Very smooth...
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Average owner rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
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BWM used to stand out from other manufacturers due to quality, innovation and a sporting drive. I have had 14...
A superb all rounder, and so quiet. Very practical and comfortable, but a decent amount of power when needed. The...
The touring version (estate) is very practical and the 3 series is large enough for most family needs. M340i version...
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Older models
2005 - 2013
Average owner rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
Our most recent reviewers said:
Absolutely THE best car I’ve ever owned. Comfortable, economical, and an absolute joy. Heated leather seats, a great heater...
The car is brilliant, just the previous owner wasn't.I bought from a dealer who said it had a full service...
Lovely car looks the business, love the angel eyes.Steering spot on although bit of a bumpy ride with the low...
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1998 - 2006
Average owner rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
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Good on the eye, quick and reliable. Love it.. Everything you would expect from the e46.. M sport gives...
Still looks Great , one of the better looking Bmw’s in my opinion, prices very low , lovely to...
Felt very luxurious and looked it too. Very comfortable seats, though oddly they wouldn't recline back very far, so you...
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Average owner rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
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4 seats.
Four seats and a good sized boot (trunk).
Supercar performance but with practicality/ day-to-day...
As fast as a 911 and can hold 3 other passengers comfortably.
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1983 - 1994
Average owner rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
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I bought "Boris" (Becker not Johnson!) the Baur in 1992 - he was the first car I'd ever bought just...
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1991 - 2001
Average owner rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
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These cars are old now, so good ones are harder to find. Not to difficult to work on. I love...
good hood, roomy interior, reasonable boot, good spec inc aircon...
Four seats and a large boot and convertible cant be bad,...
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Average owner rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
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Convertible roof always makes the most of a sunny day and a good country road.
Parking sensors help...
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2012 - 2020
Average owner rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
Our most recent reviewers said:
Not had this car long, as purchased for commute to London. I chose the 320d M sport as it looks...
I can't see why you'd need anything else. Nothing goes wrong, smooth as hell gearbox and engine combo, extremely comfortable...
Very practical with good size boot. I like the remote rear hatch door. Excellent fuel consumption on a run. The...
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1998 - 2006
Average owner rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
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For my daily commute replacing my old Japanese turbo 4 banger that would struggle to get above 20mpg it was...
What is the stupid design fault that caused the catastrophic event? Sealed for life automatic gearbox, not a BMW box,...
The rear legroom is very good.
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2005 - 2013
Average owner rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
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The car suits me because of the load space with the rear seats down.It is a good workhorse,and great if...
Great car, great performance combined with good economy and superb handling. Only criticism would be on 18" Alloys with M...
I can't move the stars i would not recommend this car or BMW customer service both shocking bad after reporting...
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1991 - 2001
Average owner rating: 3.7 out of 5 3.7
Our most recent reviewers said:
Very fun car the Factory Sport model not only looks beautiful but goes very well for a N/A 2.5 and...
Ummmmm its an estate!!! other than that a 2.5ltr auto can't really be classed as practical.
The boot size.
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1983 - 1994
Average owner rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
1998 - 2006
Average owner rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3
Our most recent reviewers said:
Great car, avoid 4 cyl petrol engines (316, 318)320, 323, 325, 328, 330 and the diesels are dreams.Cooling system is...
A friend loaned me a 330 saloon for a couple of months and I loved it - I'd never wanted...
I bought the car new in 2002 as it was what I always wanted. I love the Titanium silver colour...
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Average owner rating: 4.7 out of 5 4.7
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I've owned my E46 M3 for about 12 years and can't see me ever selling it. Used it as a...
The naturally aspirated 3.2 that won engine of the year for every year of production is a piece of engineering...
By far the best car I’ve ever owned. Unbelievably responsive and extremely smooth ride. I can’t think of anything bad...
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2005 - 2013
Average owner rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
Our most recent reviewers said:
I had a test drive off this car,,and although it's a automatic it is a very smooth and comfortable ride,,the...
love the car as I like sporty and it drives lovely. my main issue over the years is the tires...
Good fun drive, strong engine and pokey! Just parts are expensive! The m sport bumpers look great and a good...
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Average owner rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2
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The M3 is a fantastic ownership proposition if you enjoy a bit of theatre when driving. My car is...
I went from a manual to the DCT dual clutch and am not a fan; I won't buy another given...
Best handling car I've owned in the dry, too lairy in wet weather. First class customer service as well.
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1991 - 2001
Average owner rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
Our most recent reviewers said:
Best BMW for its time has very little problems until they get to their 20s but the problems are...
I purchased this car in 2012 as a£200.00 non runner. It did not take much to get it sorted just...
Brilliant car, I use mine daily, needs the usual maintenance of a 18 year old car but it's enjoyed every...
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Average owner rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
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Will turn heads in the street even at 26 yrs old, great sounding straight six / who cares about...
Its yellow so its very easy to find in a car park for example...
The interior space.
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1998 - 2006
Average owner rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
Our most recent reviewers said:
I own a 1999 318i with the older 1.9 M43 engine and despite a small oil leak BMW themselves have...
I’ve owned my bmw since December last year since then it hasn’t given me any problems at all. It always...
Newer models are much more efficient and offer better performance from smaller capacity engines. However the build quality or materials...
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2012 - 2020
Average owner rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
Our most recent reviewers said:
After 5 years I'm still enjoying this car. Fast enough to pass most things safely, 0 to 60 in under...
I previously owned a f10 5 series and jaguar xf. Both were 3 litre diesels. So I got the 320d...
Purchased the car 6 months ago, after selling a much loved 05 Subaru Impreza WRX, which started to develop too...
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2005 - 2013
Average owner rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
Our most recent reviewers said:
Efficient Dynamics model -
Very comfortable leather seats. MPG is brilliant considering it's coming on for 11 years old. Never drops...
So far I'm very pleased with the car. The driving position is excellent for me and the interior feels...
Absolutely lovely to drive, everything feels spot on as you’d expect from BMW. The speed is probably more than you’d...
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1983 - 1994
Average owner rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
Our most recent reviewers said:
Really is the ultimate driving machine. Handles like a dream in the dry but can be a little tricky...
5 seats a boot and a old school straight 6 engine...
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1991 - 2001
Average owner rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
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Brilliant on long journeys, doing 70-80mph and 35+ mpg from its 2.0litre straight six.
It had four wheels and seats to sit on.
Smooth ride, cool engine.
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Average owner rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
1998 - 2006
Average owner rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
Our most recent reviewers said:
I adore this car! 60+ MPG, (genuine). 0-60 in 8.6 seconds.131 mph. 264,000 miles on the clock.... and counting. Had...
i didnt own mine for very long but i felt i should write this to try and help out other...
I’ve had my car now for 5 years and it’s at 192000 miles! I look after my car well and...
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2012 - 2020
Average owner rating: 4.9 out of 5 4.9
Our most recent reviewers said:
Car is spacious and very comfortable, would advise not running Pzero Runflat tyres as insufficient grip on damp roads &...
I have had a number of previous 3 series BMW’s which have all been reliable but the practicality of having...
I found to start with the steering was a bit strange but when I go used to it it was...
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1991 - 2001
Average owner rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
Our most recent reviewers said:
Obviously, compared to modern vehicles, it leaves a lot to be desired in terms of efficiency and gadgets but it...
Engine size / Car size ratio.
It has a driver's airbag.
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