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Used 2017 BMW 3 Series for sale
BMW 3 Series 2017 BMW 3-Series 320d sport Full M-Performance Styling
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€22,800
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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.
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 189,902 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.
Most 2017 3 Series diesels are 2.0‑litre four‑cylinder units (318d/320d) or the rarer 3.0‑litre diesels; check the exact engine code on the V5 or engine bay. Diesels of this era have DPF and EGR systems that prefer regular longer runs to avoid clogging, and many cars use BMW’s ZF 8‑speed automatic — confirm which gearbox this car has and whether it’s been serviced. Also be aware of fuel-injection/turbo wear on high-mileage examples and that BMW servicing costs are higher than mainstream brands, though parts are easy to source in Ireland through independents as well as dealers.
- DPF and EGR condition — ask for evidence of motorway runs and watch for heavy soot, frequent regeneration alerts or limp mode.
- Confirm gearbox type and service history: if automatic, check for ZF fluid/filter service; if manual, test for clutch bite and slipping under load.
- Turbocharger and high‑pressure fuel system — listen for whine/play on turbo shaft, watch for blue/black smoke under acceleration and oil leaks around turbo lines.
- Verify exact engine code (318d/320d/330d) — some codes had different known issues; also check for electrical gremlins in iDrive, reversing camera and parking sensors.
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
2017 BMW 3-Series 320d Sport with full M-Performance styling. Genuine Sport model finished in metallic grey. 2.0 diesel engine with twin turbo and 6-speed manual transmission. Leather sport interior with sport multi-function steering wheel, iDrive display and satellite navigation. Heated seats, cruise control, USB and Bluetooth connectivity. Performance rear spoiler, gloss M3 grille, gloss diffuser, 20-inch M alloy wheels and privacy glass. Full BMW warranted miles. Fully valeted and ready to go. Cheap to tax, run and insure. Finance and warranty available. Appointment only; trade-in welcome. Card machine available on site. Free nationwide delivery from our forecourt to your front door at no extra cost. Top Spec Motors, Newmarket, Co. Cork — the prestige and performance specialists. Check us out on Facebook and Snapchat for more information.