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Used 2016 BMW 3 Series for sale
2.0 Diesel
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€13,995
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You would prefer less gear changing in traffic: the recorded automatic transmission may suit. Try how this exact gearbox behaves on a test drive.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 10 years old and 195,444 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
- You need servicing to fit a tight budget: Spanner estimates higher maintenance costs for this type. Get quotes for the exact engine and gearbox before committing.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
This is the F30-generation 3 Series; most 2016 diesels are 2.0-litre 4-cylinder units (commonly badged 318d/320d) paired with BMW’s automatic (often the ZF 8‑speed). Diesel-specific items to watch are the DPF and EGR/intake carbon if the car has spent lots of time doing short urban trips. The later 2.0 diesels from about 2014 (B47) reduced the earlier timing‑chain problems, but confirm the engine code and service history, and that the automatic gearbox has had recommended fluid/servicing where applicable.
- DPF and regeneration history: signs of frequent regenerations, heavy smoke or a permanently clogged DPF from short-trip use.
- Automatic gearbox behaviour and service history: smooth changes with no hesitation or slipping, and evidence of transmission oil/service (ZF 8HP service history desirable).
- EGR/intake carbon and turbo condition: check for intake soot, slow boost response, turbo shaft play or oil leaks.
- Timing-chain / engine noises on cold start: confirm engine code (B47 vs older N47) and any related repairs or tensioner work.
- Suspension mounts and brake/handbrake function: listen for knocks over bumps and ensure parking brake (electronic) operates correctly.
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Mileage vs similar adverts
Mileage
16 adverts- Median
- This advert
- 91,984 km
- 103,460 km above (112.5%)
This car's recorded mileage is 103,460 km (112.5%) above the median of 91,984 km across 16 comparable active adverts.
How this is calculated
Other active BMW 3 Series car adverts on this site, model years 2015–2017, with the same recorded fuel type, transmission, body type and engine size where applicable. At least 5 other adverts are required for each comparison. Mileage uses recorded non-zero kilometres. Asking prices additionally use adverts within 48,861 km of this car's mileage. Figures are a cached inventory snapshot, refreshed on demand at most every 15 minutes.
Asking prices, not achieved sale prices or a valuation. Trim, battery specification, condition, history, warranties and VAT treatment can differ. This advert and confirmed duplicate aliases are excluded.Comparable adverts in this snapshot: 16. Checked .
Welcome to AutoXpress.ie — Luxury for Less. Sleek styling and executive comfort in exceptional condition. 2016 BMW 320d Automatic. 2.0 diesel. Fully serviced and fully valeted. Vehicle history report available. 3 months premium warranty included. Why choose AutoXpress.ie? Trade-ins welcome, trusted after-sales service, nationwide delivery available, and in-house same-day finance approval. Flexible and competitive finance plans are available. Key highlights include BMW iDrive with satellite navigation, Drive Performance Control (Eco Pro, Comfort, Sport), start/stop functionality, dual-zone automatic air conditioning and comprehensive safety and convenience equipment. An exceptional blend of premium German engineering, effortless automatic driving and sharp executive style.