Used BMW 3 Series 2023  Cars For Sale

Used BMW 3 Series 2023 Cars For Sale

Approved Used BMW 3 Series

About the BMW 3 Series

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The BMW 3 Series has been part of the brand’s model range for over 40 years and counting. Introduced as a sports saloon in 1975, the first generation of the 3 Series – the BMW E21 – was produced until 1983.

The success of the BMW 3 Series is such that the model celebrated the release of its seventh generation in 2019; testament to its popularity and continued evolution and development.

Available in two different body styles – the classic Saloon and the estate-style Touring – used BMW 3 Series models are available at Dick Lovett.

Discover our range of BMW 3 Series used cars for sale at our dealerships in Bristol, Hungerford, Melksham (near Bath) and Swindon or find our latest deals online.

Why buy a Used BMW 3 Series?

It’s the best-selling BMW of all time, so it’s no surprise that there’s always guaranteed to be lots of interest in used BMW 3 Series models. It’s an iconic car and all in all, the BMW 3 Series provides an excellent all-round package for motorists.

It’s a great-looking car, superb to drive – it was named best estate car to drive in the 2023 WhatCar? Car of the Year Awards – but a used BMW 3 Series is also a highly practical vehicle. 

The generous interior and large boot – opt for the 3 Series Touring model if you want even greater boot capacity – makes it a top choice as a family car, with premium quality throughout. 

Performance on the road is impressive. Comfortable and responsive, with sharp handling and even sharper acceleration, a used BMW 3 Series has excellent driving dynamics, underpinned by cutting-edge digital technology.

Whether you're after a saloon, touring or the Gran Turismo version, all used BMW 3 Series sold at Dick Lovett come with a BMW Warranty – which means your BMW Approved Used car has unlimited mileage protection against breakdown and repair costs for parts and labour for a minimum of 12 months.

To give you total confidence in your Approved Used BMW 3 Series, this warranty is backed by BMW, and not third party insurers. The warranty also covers the battery and exhaust.

Find out more about our used BMW deals and offers from our dealerships in Bristol, Melksham (near Bath), Swindon and Hungerford.

*Key features can include:

  • BMW Online Services
  • Run-flat tyres
  • LED headlights
  • Sports seats
  • Heated front seats
  • Parking Assistant
  • Cruise Control
  • Acoustic glass
  • BMW Navigation System
  • M Sport package
  • Bluetooth hands-free

Tips & Advice for Buying a Used BMW 3 Series

If you’re looking to purchase a used BMW 3 Series, you won’t be short of choice. The full range spans several different engines – including petrol, diesel and a petrol hybrid version – and multiple trim options.

The BMW 3 Series used range includes SE, SE Pro, Sport and Sport Pro trims, as well as M Sport, M Sport Plus Edition and the M Sport Pro Edition. M Sport also offers the Shadow Edition, which adds a ‘darkened backdrop’ to the exterior styling.

In terms of body styles, there are three models to consider. The used BMW 3 series includes the sleek, sports-inspired Saloon, and the bigger, more practical Touring, which is estate in design. It’s far from just a reliable performer though, with some engine variants capable of hitting 0-62mph in a rapid 4.4 seconds, and achieving a limited top speed of 155mph.

Can’t decide between the two? The third member of the used BMW 3 Series line-up offers an appealing combination of the Saloon and the Touring. The Gran Turismo has more legroom for rear passengers, and a spacious hatchback boot, and it remains a pleasure to drive. The BMW 3 Series GT is available in four trims – SE, Sport, Luxury and M Sport and was produced between 2013 to 2020.

The choice of engines in the BMW 3 Series range includes petrol options – 318i, 320i, 328i, and 335i – and diesel, with the 318d, 320d, 325d, 330d and 335d. M Performance options include the M340i xDrive and the M340d xDrive. The BMW 3 Series is also available as a hybrid model. The BMW 330e is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle with a petrol engine and an all-electric range of just under 40 miles.

Whichever model you choose, you can buy with complete confidence with Dick Lovett. We provide flexible finance deals to help you purchase your used BMW 3 Series, allowing you to spread payments over an agreed period of time – from 24 to 48 months, in many cases. We offer Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and Hire Purchase (HP) payment plans. You can read more about our car finance deals here.

Other Used BMW Models to choose from

When you buy an Approved Used BMW, you’re buying from a prestigious brand, with an extensive model range. In addition to the used BMW 3 Series, here at Dick Lovett we also offer hundreds of other top-quality used models. So, whether you’re looking for a dynamic SUV or SAV, a hot hatchback, a sporty coupé or convertible, a perfect, practical estate or a stylish saloon, your dream BMW used car is waiting to meet you. 

The Dick Lovett used BMW range also includes: 

BMW 1 Series

BMW 2 Series | BMW 2 Series Coupé | BMW 2 Series Convertible | BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé | BMW 2 Series Active Tourer | BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer

BMW 3 Series Saloon | BMW 3 Series Touring | BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo

BMW 4 Series | BMW 4 Series Coupé | BMW 4 Series Convertible | BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé

BMW 5 Series | BMW 5 Series Saloon | BMW 5 Series Touring

BMW 6 Series | BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo

BMW 7 Series

BMW 8 Series | BMW 8 Series Coupé | BMW 8 Series Convertible | BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé

BMW X1 | BMW X2 | BMW X3 | BMW X4 | BMW X5 | BMW X6 | BMW X7

BMW Z4

BMW M

BMW M2 | BMW M3 | BMW M3 Saloon | BMW M3 Touring | BMW M4 | BMW M4 Coupé | BMW M4 Convertible | BMW M5 | BMW M6 | BMW M6 Gran Coupé
BMW X3 MBMW X4 M | BMW X5 M

Electric

BMW i3 | BMW i4BMW i5 | BMW i5 Saloon | BMW i5 Touring | BMW i7 | BMW i8
BMW iX | BMW iX1 | BMW iX2 | BMW iX3 | BMW XM

To discover the latest used BMW models available at Dick Lovett, view the range here. Search by model type, body style or fuel type, and reserve your favourite for a small deposit. You can also visit any Dick Lovett BMW dealership – details of all our locations are here.

*Some features may only be available on selected trims.

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^£500 Deposit Contribution available on BMW Approved Used Models 4 months and older when ordered and delivered between 1st October 2024 and 30th November 2024. £700 Deposit Contribution and 7.9% APR Representative available on BMW Approved Used iX1, iX2, iX3, iX, i4, i5, i7, and 7 Series PHEV models between 4 months and 24 months old when ordered and delivered between 1st October 2024 and 2nd January 2025. Vehicles must be financed by BMW Financial Services to qualify for the Deposit Contribution offer. Retail customers only.  Finance available subject to credit acceptance to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Terms and conditions apply. Offer may be varied, withdrawn or extended at any time. 'BMW Select’ is a form of hire-purchase agreement provided by BMW Financial Services (GB) Limited, Summit ONE, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0FB. You will have a 14-day statutory right to withdraw from the agreement. Dick Lovett (Bristol) Ltd, Dick Lovett (Specialist Cars) Ltd, Dick Lovett (Hungerford) Ltd and Dick Lovett (Bath) Ltd trading as Dick Lovett BMW introduces customers to a selected panel of lenders, which includes BMW Financial Services. We may receive a fixed commission for introducing you to BMW Financial Services, calculated by reference to the vehicle or as a percentage of the amount you borrow. Any payments made to us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement. We do not have any discretion to vary the interest rate or APR rate you pay under your finance agreement. This introduction does not amount to independent financial advice. Dick Lovett (Bristol) Ltd is directly authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for the brokering of Consumer Credit under Firm Reference Number 677067. Dick Lovett (Specialist Cars) Ltd is directly authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for the brokering of Consumer Credit under Firm Reference Number 673789. Dick Lovett (Hungerford) Ltd is directly authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for the brokering of Consumer Credit under Firm Reference Number 665120. Dick Lovett (Bath) Ltd is directly authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for the brokering of Consumer Credit under Firm Reference Number 690052.

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