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Used 2016 BMW 3 Series for sale
BMW 3 Series D F30 XDRIVE M SPORT AUTO 4DR
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€16,000
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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 159,100 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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