1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8 318i Modern

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3 Series
• Trim: Modern
• Version: 1.8 318i Modern RWD Euro 2 2dr (115 bhp)
• Year: 1996
• Mileage: 65,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 115 bhp
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• Emissions standard: Euro 2

About this car

This 1996 BMW 3 Series Modern has covered 65,000 miles. Priced at £8,995, it is advertised £42 below the AskCar estimate of £9,037. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 6,886 BMW 3 Series adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. We have tracked this advert for 88 days. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 18 May 2023, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. The seller is SCC Burnley, based in Burnley. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 7 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £42 (under 1%) under the AskCar estimate of £9,037.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 6,886 priced BMW 3 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 7 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 1996 BMW 3 Series has been on sale for at least 88 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 11 August 2026 at £8,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 7 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 18 May 2023; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 10 May 2022 (power steering malfunctioning; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; rear exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases) and passed 9 days later, on 19 May 2022.

Advisories at the latest test: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; and 1 more.