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BMW 3 Series (1997-2005) for sale near Chelmsford

36 results
Chelmsford, East of England
2003 BMW 3 Series 1.8 316ti SE Compact

2003 BMW 3 Series

1.8 316ti SE Compact

45,000 miles

£1,495

No Price Analysis
Northolt
49 mi away
Year:
2003
Make:
BMW
Model:
3 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
3 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Silver
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
45,000
Stock number:
12695
Reg.:
WBAAT52040AH67916

2003 BMW 3 Series 1.8 316ti ES Compact

2003 BMW 3 Series

1.8 316ti ES Compact

56,000 miles

£1,499

No Price Analysis
Egham
49 mi away
Year:
2003
Make:
BMW
Model:
3 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
3 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Silver
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
56,000
Stock number:
202601309560170
Reg.:
WBAAT52040FU60553

2002 BMW 3 Series

2002 BMW 3 Series

149,000 miles

£1,999

No Price Analysis
London
24 mi away
Year:
2002
Make:
BMW
Model:
3 Series
Body type:
Convertible
Exterior colour:
Blue
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
149,000
Stock number:
10019
Reg.:
WBABP72020JY89661

2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0TD 330d Sport

2003 BMW 3 Series

3.0TD 330d Sport

146,934 miles

£2,495

No Price Analysis
Uxbridge
44 mi away
Year:
2003
Make:
BMW
Model:
3 Series
Body type:
Saloon
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Engine:
I6 Diesel
Exterior colour:
Silver
Combined fuel economy:
41 MPG
Fuel type:
Diesel
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
146,934
Stock number:
188
Reg.:
WBAED920X0AB69528

2003 BMW 3 Series

2003 BMW 3 Series

118,702 miles

£3,495

No Price Analysis
Newham
23 mi away
Year:
2003
Make:
BMW
Model:
3 Series
Body type:
Convertible
Exterior colour:
Black
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
118,702
Stock number:
202604101445670
Reg.:
WBABW32080PL90176

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2002 BMW 3 Series

2.2 320Ci Convertible auto

122,854 miles

£5,495

No Price Analysis
London
37 mi away
Year:
2002
Make:
BMW
Model:
3 Series
Body type:
Convertible
Doors:
2 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Engine:
I 6 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Silver
Fuel type:
Petrol
Interior colour:
Black Leather
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
122,854
Stock number:
501
Reg.:
489255805

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2005 BMW 3 Series

2.5 325i SE 2497cc auto

74,900 miles

£5,950

No Price Analysis
Barton
35 mi away
Year:
2005
Make:
BMW
Model:
3 Series
Body type:
Saloon
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Grey
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
74,900
Stock number:
10125
Reg.:
WBAVB120X0KU96879

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BMW 3 Series E46 Review (1997-2005)

Picture of BMW 3 Series (1997-2005) BMW’s compact executive class 3 Series – in this case the fourth-generation E46 version of the car – blends suave styling with exciting driving characteristics, and has long been the aspirational choice for those who don’t want to settle for more mainstream alternatives such as the Ford Mondeo or Vauxhall Vectra. The BMW 3 Series E46 is available as a regular saloon, neat coupe, stylish convertible, and smart-looking estate car with a range of engine sizes and both automatic and manual gearboxes.

3.5 Overall rating

(2 reviews)
Anonymous
5.0
Reviewed a 2004 BMW 3 Series on May 15, 2021

Really pretty car, a joy to drive. Driving a convertible is a unique experience. Makes every trip to the shops a real treat. A true future classic.

anthony s
2.0
Reviewed a 2003 BMW 3 Series on May 21, 2023

Electronics on these cars are an absolute nightmare I would advise people to steer clear of secondhand vehicles after around 50k they start becoming unreliable the best thing about them is the fuel economy is brilliant

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