2004 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: 2004
• Mileage: 64,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 115 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 170 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 3

About this car

This 2004 BMW 3 Series has covered 64,000 miles. The dealer is asking £4,990, which is £334 above the AskCar estimate of £4,656. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 6,902 BMW 3 Series cars across different ages and specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 87 days ago. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 22 July 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. You can find this car at Karmann Classics in Guildford. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £334 (7%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,656.

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 6,902 priced BMW 3 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2004 BMW 3 Series has been on sale for at least 87 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 11 August 2026 at £4,990. 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 6 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 22 July 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 14 July 2025 (offside front suspension component pin or bush excessively worn track control arm) and passed 2 days later, on 16 July 2025.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

Mileage at that test: 63,555 miles, which matches the advertised 64,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 500 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2004 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

1 other 2004 BMW 3 Series ES 1.8 petrol manual hatchback is for sale at UK dealers, as of 6 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

• 2004 BMW 3 Series ES, 1.8 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 30,000 miles. Price: £6,490, £1,500 more than this car. Dealer: German Motors in Leeds. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2004-3d7b79e67197