Used 2018 BMW 3 Series · BMW 3 Series M SPORT AUTO · 2LL · Diesel · 212,771 km · €18,950 · Cork | Cars for Sale Ireland

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BMW 3 Series M SPORT AUTO

2018 BMW 3 Series for sale in Cork — €18,950
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2018 BMW 3 Series Saloon for sale in Cork — 212,771 km, Diesel — €18,950

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Vehicle Summary
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
TrimBMW 3 Series M SPORT AUTO
Year2018
Fuel TypeDiesel
GearboxAutomatic
Body TypeSaloon
Engine2L litres
Seats5 seats
Doors4 doors
ColourWhite
Vehicle History
Mileage212,771 km
Prev. Owners2
NCT Expiry06/2028
Running Costs
Annual Tax€200/yr
Location
Lombardstown, Cork

Is this car right for me?

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 212,771 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.

Cost & ownership at a glance
Maintenance cost
High
Fuel economy
Economical
Insurance group
Medium
Reliability
Average
Spare parts
Easy to source
Resale value
Average
Best for
Motorway driving
Family-friendly
High
Good to know

This is the 2012–2019 F30 generation 3 Series (2018 is a facelifted LCI model) commonly fitted with BMW's B47 diesel engines and the ZF 8‑speed automatic. Diesels of this era are ideal for high-mileage motorway use but carry diesel-specific service items: DPF and EGR can clog if used only for short urban trips, and the automatic gearbox benefits from periodic oil/filter changes despite some factory 'lifetime' claims. Some later diesel variants also use AdBlue/SCR hardware — check for the system and its service history.

Common things to check
  • DPF condition and regeneration history (look for frequent short-trip use or warning lights)
  • EGR valve and intake carbon build-up (rough idle or reduced throttle response)
  • Automatic gearbox service history and any soft-shift/harsh-shift symptoms
  • Turbocharger for whine, oil smoke or boost loss under load
  • Signs of oil leaks or high oil consumption around valve cover and oil filter housing

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Mileage vs similar adverts

Mileage

31 adverts
Median
This advert
73,997 km
138,774 km above (187.5%)

This car's recorded mileage is 138,774 km (187.5%) above the median of 73,997 km across 31 comparable active adverts.

How this is calculated

Other active BMW 3 Series car adverts on this site, model years 2017–2019, 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 53,193 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: 31. Checked .

Features & Extras
Active safety braking (City Brake / Collision Alert)Air conditioningAirbagsAnti-theft systemAuto-dimming rearview mirrorAutomatic headlightsBluetooth connectivityCentral lockingCentre armrestCruise controlCup holdersDaytime running lightsDual-zone climate controlEBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)Electric windowsExternal devices connectivityFog lampsHeated mirrorsISOFIX child anchorsLeather multifunction steering wheelLED interior lightingMultimedia unitParking sensorsRemote boot releaseSatellite navigationStability controlStop/start systemThree-spoke steering wheelTraction control

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