BMW 3 Series Saloon
Used Car Awards 2010![BMW 3-series line-up](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--PylesZW---/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253189/autoexpress/images/car_photo_395494.jpg)
![BMW 3-series line-up](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--PylesZW---/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253189/autoexpress/images/car_photo_395494.jpg)
Used Car Awards 2010
We count down the finest second-hand buys in 14 key classes of the market. So which is the model for you?
21 Sep 2010
BMW M3 GTS![BMW M3 GTS](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--V3rpcjMD--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253052/autoexpress/images/car_photo_381235.jpg)
![BMW M3 GTS](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--V3rpcjMD--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253052/autoexpress/images/car_photo_381235.jpg)
BMW M3 GTS
Limited to just 150 examples the fastest most focused M3 ever will be the final version of the current model.
9 Jul 2010
BMW twin test special![BMW twin test special](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ow12R3rb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562252916/autoexpress/images/car_photo_369298.jpg)
![BMW twin test special](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ow12R3rb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562252916/autoexpress/images/car_photo_369298.jpg)
BMW twin test special
In a unique dual twin test, new cabrio and coupé versions of theBMW 3-Series take on rivals fromVolvo and Mercedes respectively
30 Apr 2010
BMW M3 Competition Pack![BMW M3 Competition Pack](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--WgBNmjHM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562252913/autoexpress/images/car_photo_369082.jpg)
![BMW M3 Competition Pack](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--WgBNmjHM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562252913/autoexpress/images/car_photo_369082.jpg)
BMW M3 Competition Pack
Driver-focused special edition from M Division takes supercoupé to another level
30 Apr 2010
BMW 320d![BMW 320d](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--kl05GFai--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562252825/autoexpress/images/car_photo_361324.jpg)
![BMW 320d](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--kl05GFai--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562252825/autoexpress/images/car_photo_361324.jpg)
BMW 320d
Latest EfficientDynamics saloon is the greenest 3-Series ever, promising 70mpg and low emissions
15 Mar 2010
BMW 316d![BMW316d](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hs-x5oRG--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562252637/autoexpress/images/car_photo_343096.jpg)
![BMW316d](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hs-x5oRG--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562252637/autoexpress/images/car_photo_343096.jpg)
BMW 316d
It’s the cleanest 3-Series yet, with the lowest costs – but is there a trade-off in driving excitement? We find out.
13 Nov 2009
BMW 320d ES![BMW 320d ES](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ufwMJI3I--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251719/autoexpress/images/car_photo_284124.jpg)
![BMW 320d ES](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ufwMJI3I--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251719/autoexpress/images/car_photo_284124.jpg)
BMW 320d ES
Facelifted version of Firm’s best-selling compact exec lands in Britain
26 Sep 2008
BMW 330d saloon![BMW 330d saloon](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yZlelURI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251684/autoexpress/images/car_photo_280278.jpg)
![BMW 330d saloon](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yZlelURI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251684/autoexpress/images/car_photo_280278.jpg)
BMW 330d saloon
Class leader benefits from raft of upgrades as it bids to keep ahead of new competitors.
10 Sep 2008
BMW 3 Series![bmw 320](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yVZ1fbea--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251682/autoexpress/images/car_photo_279903.jpg)
![bmw 320](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yVZ1fbea--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251682/autoexpress/images/car_photo_279903.jpg)
BMW 3 Series
For many, the 3-Series is the definitive small sports saloon. It’s blend of balanced handling, high quality and strong performance have seen sales roc…
2 Sep 2008
BMW M3 Convertible![BMW M3 Convertible](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--BmvhIvML--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251455/autoexpress/images/car_photo_260247.jpg)
![BMW M3 Convertible](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--BmvhIvML--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251455/autoexpress/images/car_photo_260247.jpg)
BMW M3 Convertible
The M3 Convertible is arguably a more pleasant everyday choice than the harder-edged Coupe.
7 May 2008
BMW M3 Convertible![BMW M3](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--dVe5WUK0--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251417/autoexpress/images/car_photo_258237.jpg)
![BMW M3](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--dVe5WUK0--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251417/autoexpress/images/car_photo_258237.jpg)
BMW M3 Convertible
Fourth generation M3 cabrio includes eagerly anticipated M Double Clutch Tansmission and a folding hard-top.
30 Apr 2008
Four-door super-saloon is back![BMW M3 saloon](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--JqiVtf22--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251275/autoexpress/images/car_photo_251355.jpg)
![BMW M3 saloon](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--JqiVtf22--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251275/autoexpress/images/car_photo_251355.jpg)
Four-door super-saloon is back
The fastest 3-Series saloon on the planet has arrived - but is it a better bet than the M3 Coupe?
19 Mar 2008
Mercedes C-Class Estate vs BMW 3-Series Touring![Mercedes C-Class vs BMW 3-Series](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--t69QRX7V--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251028/autoexpress/images/car_photo_237735.jpg)
![Mercedes C-Class vs BMW 3-Series](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--t69QRX7V--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251028/autoexpress/images/car_photo_237735.jpg)
Mercedes C-Class Estate vs BMW 3-Series Touring
It looks great, and it's roomy, too... But can Mercedes' new C-Class Estate topple the new BMW 3-Series Touring as we put the pair head-to-head?
16 Jan 2008
BMW M3![BMW M3 slide](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--JRBRjebb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250901/autoexpress/images/car_photo_230634.jpg)
![BMW M3 slide](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--JRBRjebb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250901/autoexpress/images/car_photo_230634.jpg)
BMW M3
The rapid BMW left us strangely unmoved when we first drove it. Would a long-term test help us warm to the ultimate 3-Series?
21 Nov 2007
BMW M3 (2007) review![front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--2mD6plLt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250701/autoexpress/images/car_photo_222446.jpg)
![front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--2mD6plLt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250701/autoexpress/images/car_photo_222446.jpg)
BMW M3 (2007) review
The shorter the name, the faster the car – certainly in the case of the new BMW M3.
29 Aug 2007
BMW 335i SE Convertible![BMW 335i SE Convertible](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ZnLedmlb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250395/autoexpress/images/car_photo_216046.jpg)
![BMW 335i SE Convertible](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ZnLedmlb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250395/autoexpress/images/car_photo_216046.jpg)
BMW 335i SE Convertible
With its new roof and great looks, the BMW 335i SE Convertible is the pick of the 3-series class
27 Mar 2007
BMW 3 Series Coupe![BMW 3-Series Coupe](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--L5-p0-Ku--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250472/autoexpress/images/car_photo_217683.jpg)
![BMW 3-Series Coupe](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--L5-p0-Ku--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250472/autoexpress/images/car_photo_217683.jpg)
BMW 3 Series Coupe
The 3 Series Coupe has all the ingredients to remain the UK's biggest and best-selling coupe.
27 Feb 2007
BMW 335i Convertible![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--3LbHdl6S--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250257/autoexpress/images/car_photo_212259.jpg)
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BMW 335i Convertible
BMW releases its first ever folding hard-top, but the real question is, is it any good?
23 Jan 2007
BMW 3 Series![BMW 3-Series](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_fJ3_c9T--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250358/autoexpress/images/car_photo_215232.jpg)
![BMW 3-Series](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_fJ3_c9T--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250358/autoexpress/images/car_photo_215232.jpg)
BMW 3 Series
Standard-setting premium saloon. Styling and pricing don't suit all but the drive and choice on offer from the 3-Series should.
29 Dec 2006
BMW 335d SE Coupé![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--F0vUR049--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250149/autoexpress/images/car_photo_209889.jpg)
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BMW 335d SE Coupé
Munich’s master engine builder is set to blow away the opposition yet again!
1 Nov 2006
BMW 335i M Sport Touring![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Y1TgkFbR--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250134/autoexpress/images/car_photo_209576.jpg)
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BMW 335i M Sport Touring
Despite a huge amount of demand, BMW has never built an M3 Touring – until now
25 Oct 2006
BMW 335Ci![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--mItZSr_B--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250076/autoexpress/images/car_photo_208196.jpg)
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BMW 335Ci
The new two-door BMW 335Ci may not look as dramatic as the Audi TT or Lotus Europa - but it's a practical and refined coupe
12 Sep 2006
BMW 3-Series Coupé![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--WnbgSqAu--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249984/autoexpress/images/car_photo_201938.jpg)
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BMW 3-Series Coupé
The new BMW 3-Series Coupé has all the ingredients to remain the UK’s biggest and best-selling coupé
5 Jul 2006
BMW 320si![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--67HVgJHo--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251468/autoexpress/images/car_photo_26089.jpg)
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BMW 320si
BMW makes lots of noise about the similarity between its World Touring Car Championship racers and roadgoing models - with good reason.
31 May 2006
BMW 325i SE Touring![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--18ZSe2Ol--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250165/autoexpress/images/car_photo_21024.jpg)
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BMW 325i SE Touring
It's a tough brief. The new 3-Series Touring must offer class-leading practicality and space, and yet still manage to deliver the marque's legendary d…
10 Aug 2005
BMW 320d SE Touring![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--PZU_GOH2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250007/autoexpress/images/car_photo_20578.jpg)
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BMW 320d SE Touring
Off-roaders and people carriers are all the rage for those who want a practical vehicle these days. But it is easy to forget that when it comes to car…
6 Jul 2005
BMW 320d SE Touring![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--lhf4vw5g--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249877/autoexpress/images/car_photo_18149.jpg)
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BMW 320d SE Touring
Do not underestimate the importance of this car. Possibly the most crucial model to be launched in 2005, the new BMW 3-Series is now entering its fift…
18 Jan 2005
BMW 318d SE![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bMhrk2Dk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249802/autoexpress/images/car_photo_15788.jpg)
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BMW 318d SE
It has always been a hit with fleet buyers, and now the BMW 3-Series is set to become even more of a star in the company car park.
27 Jul 2004
BMW 330Cd Sport![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ug0o2Z9t--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249778/autoexpress/images/car_photo_15034.jpg)
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BMW 330Cd Sport
Buying a performance car is a fraught business. Sure, you get driving pleasure, but you must also contend with high running costs and hefty fuel consu…
2 Jun 2004
BMW 320Cd![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--eENWnLI4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249701/autoexpress/images/car_photo_12483.jpg)
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BMW 320Cd
The first BMW coupe ever to be fitted with a diesel engine has arrived in Britain, mixing practicality with performance in a bid to shake Mercedes' gr…
18 Nov 2003