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BMW 3-Series Touring (1999-2005) boot space, practicality and safety

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Practicality rating: 4 out of 54.0

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Won a four-star Euro NCAP rating when it was crash-tested, which was top of its class at the time. Has 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 practical than the other body shapes, but shaped to look good as much as increase practicality. Copes easily with your weekend activities and family needs. However, antique dealers (or grandfather clock repairmen) may want to opt for the more cavernous 5-Series Touring.

Euro NCAP rating

Ratings for this model not available

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (11)
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Traction control
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
ES Standard Equipment (10)
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Folding rear seats
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
ES Optional Equipment (1)
  • Air conditioning
SE Standard Equipment (4)
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Front fog lights
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Rear electric windows
SE Optional Equipment (22)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Cruise control
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Sport Standard Equipment (4)
  • Front fog lights
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Rear electric windows
Sport Optional Equipment (23)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment

Dimensions

Length 4478mm - 4479mm
Width 1739mm - 1932mm
Height 1129mm - 1420mm
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