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BMW 3 Series (2005 - 2012)

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318i SE 4dr LCI

reviewed by Anonymous on 13 December 2019
4
Overall rating
5
How it drives
3
Fuel economy
3
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
5
Cost of maintenance and repairs
3
Experience at the dealership
3
How practical it is
3
How you rate the manufacturer
4
Overall reliability

Cheap and reliable motoring so far

I think, if you are going to buy an older BMW it is worth having a little knowledge as there have been niggles bit nothing that I've had to take the car to a dealer for.

I bought at 109000 miles and I'm glad I bought newer with high miles than older with low.

I've had to replace one ignition coil due to a misfire being reported by OBD.

Also a Vanos solenoid.

That's pretty much all the surprises and in total those 2 items cost less than £100.

Worth doing your research before buying but this has worked out well so far.

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About this car

Price£22,695–£38,950
Road TaxB–K
MPG31.0–68.9 mpg
Real MPG78.6%

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