2003 BMW 3 Series 1.8 316ti ES

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3 Series
• Trim: ES
• Version: 1.8 316ti ES Manual RWD Euro 3 3dr Compact (115 bhp)
• Year: 2003
• Mileage: 83,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 115 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 170 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 3

About this car

This 2003 BMW 3 Series is advertised with 83,000 miles, approximately 3,600 above the typical mileage for its age. Priced at £4,795, it is advertised £758 above the AskCar estimate of £4,037. The AskCar estimate draws on 6,862 BMW 3 Series adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this advert 116 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £1,200. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 11 September 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at Moto Smart in Melksham. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £758 (18%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,037.

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 6,862 priced BMW 3 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2003 BMW 3 Series has been on sale for at least 116 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 11 July 2026 at £5,995. Its asking price is now £4,795, £1,200 less. The latest price cut was seen on 9 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 11 July 2026: £5,995
• 28 August 2026: £5,795
• 11 September 2026: £5,500
• 25 September 2026: £5,395
• 30 September 2026: £4,995
• 9 October 2026: £4,795

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 11 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 21 MOTs. The latest, on 26 August 2025, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 82,578 miles, which matches the advertised 83,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 3,600 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2003 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.