2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0 318d SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 2.0 318d SE Manual RWD Euro 5 5dr (08) (140 bhp)
• Year: 2009
• Mileage: 119,562 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Estate, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 140 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 120 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2009 BMW 3 Series is advertised with 119,562 miles, approximately 22,000 above the typical mileage for its age. Its asking price of £2,095 is £306 below the AskCar estimate of £2,401. The AskCar estimate draws on 6,902 BMW 3 Series adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this advert 42 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £300. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is advertised by C S Motor Sales in Preston. 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

Good value: £306 (12%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,401.

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.

A 2009 BMW 3 Series with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £3,000: the median of the 46 for sale on AskCar, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2009 BMW 3 Series has been on sale for at least 42 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £2,395. Its asking price is now £2,095, £300 less. The latest price cut was seen on 3 November 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 25 September 2026: £2,395
• 11 October 2026: £2,295
• 23 October 2026: £2,195
• 3 November 2026: £2,095

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: valid until 15 February 2027.

It failed its MOT on 19 January 2026 (offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside rear seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm; parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment) and passed 8 days later, on 27 January 2026.

Advisories at the latest test: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriated; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

Mileage at that test: 115,870 miles, which matches the advertised 119,562 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 22,000 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2009 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2009 BMW 3 Series SE 2.0 diesel manual estates are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,199 to £2,495, as of 6 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2009 BMW 3 Series SE, 2.0 diesel estate, grey. Mileage: 120,000 miles. Price: £2,495, £400 more than this car. Dealer: Redbank Motors in Rochdale. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2009-9420a774a10b
• 2009 BMW 3 Series SE, 2.0 diesel estate, black. Mileage: 149,000 miles. Price: £2,199, £104 more than this car. Dealer: Elland Car Sales in Brighouse. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2009-536c5e4e6870