2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0 318Ci SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 2.0 318 Ci SE Auto RWD Euro 4 2dr (147 bhp)
• Year: 2005
• Mileage: 86,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 147 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 203 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 86,000 miles on the clock, this 2005 BMW 3 Series has done roughly 6,000 fewer miles than a typical 2005 BMW 3 Series. This car is priced at £1,499, £1,928 below the AskCar estimate of £3,427. Such a large price gap is worth checking with the dealer. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 6,862 BMW 3 Series cars across different ages and specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 20 days ago. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at Stewart Vehicles in Newton Abbot. 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

Far below the going rate: £1,928 (56%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,427. Worth asking the dealer why.

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 2005 BMW 3 Series has been on sale for at least 20 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 15 October 2026 at £1,499. 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 4 November 2026: valid until 15 June 2027.

It failed its MOT on 10 June 2026 (supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault; windscreen washer not working; windscreen wiper not working; and 10 more) and passed 6 days later, on 16 June 2026.

Advisories at the latest test: oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; brake hose slightly deteriorated numerous; and 2 more.

Mileage at that test: 86,004 miles, which matches the advertised 86,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 6,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2005 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.