2005 BMW 3 Series

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3 Series
• Version: Manual RWD (227 bhp)
• Year: 2005
• Mileage: 47,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible
• Engine: 227 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver

About this car

This 2005 BMW 3 Series has covered 47,000 miles, around 51,000 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Its asking price of £17,980 is £11,599 above the AskCar estimate of £6,381. The AskCar estimate uses 6,897 UK dealer adverts for the BMW 3 Series, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 161 days ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by Albury Motor Co in Guildford. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £11,599 (181%) over the AskCar estimate of £6,381.

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 6,897 priced BMW 3 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2005 BMW 3 Series has been on sale for at least 161 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £17,980. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

It failed its MOT on 27 August 2019 (nearside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) and passed 1 day later, on 28 August 2019.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 13,317 miles, which matches the advertised 47,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 51,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2005 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.