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BMW 316
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  • Performance 4.0 stars
  • Running Costs 3.5 stars
  • Comfort 4.5 stars
  • Reliability 5.0 stars
  • Space Practicality 4.0 stars

BMW Compact

Added: 14th of October 2016

  • 2004
  • 1798
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
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Satisfying.

BMW e46 316

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2002
  • 1796
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 4
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I find the car to be economical and reliable ,apart from a misfire caused by a faulty ignition coil 4 new coils and plugs cured it some say the engines on these cars are poor, on purchase i replaced timing chain tensioner, and i change the oil and filter every 6000 miles, brake lines front to rear corrode, but they do on any car if not greased ,and front suspension bushes wear . body work is good but wheel arches can rust if mud is left to collect behind. the car is nice to drive , look after it and it will give good service

BMW 3 compact

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 1998
  • 1800
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
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Has failed it's MOT once in 18 years - due to an illegible number plate. Still fun to drive .

Bmw 3 series touring sport

Added: 19th of November 2013

  • 2004
  • 1798
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Estate
  • 5
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Engine a bit weak but does the job, economical, reliable and sure footed. Great family car with solid engineering and good design spec. Would buy another.

BMW 316 P plate

Added: 14th of October 2013

  • 1996
  • 1600
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
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This car is now 17 years old and I've had it for 9 years. I've been impressed with the build quality and the reliability of this model. I've had very few big bills, it always passes its MOT with a few tweaks and has not broken down at all.

Old BMW

Added: 13th of October 2013

  • 1997
  • 1596
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 4
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My 1997 BMW 3 series has only done 49500 miles from new. I am the second owner and have had little trouble in the 6 years I've owned it. A few things have started to go, but after 17 years they would be expected. (eg. alternator). It is extremely comfortable and is a pleasure to drive. It still has plenty of power and is very reliable. My only issue is the poor fuel consumption and high road tax, but again, I don't drive it every day so therefore it is not a big issue at the moment. I hope to keep it for a few years to come and although its shape is rather old fashioned now, I am very fond of her and would be reluctant to let her go.

BMW 3 Compact

Added: 13th of October 2013

  • 1998
  • 1800
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
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Has lasted well with minor niggles about electrics

good runner

Added: 13th of October 2013

  • 1998
  • 3600
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 4
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comfortable and solid car

BMW 316i

Added: 12th of October 2013

  • 1996
  • 1595
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 4
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A reliable and well made vehicle

BMW tourer

Added: 12th of October 2013

  • 2001
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Estate
  • 5
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Pulls my caravan adequately. Good acceleration and handling for the 1000 plus work miles I do each month. Swap cars in winter because of the poor handling in ice conditions.

316d 2009 model with stop start etc

Added: 12th of October 2013

  • 2009
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Saloon
  • 4
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I bought it second hand, it was a reps car I think with high miles. It is brilliant, quiet averages 51mpg and has automatic everything, even though it's a base model. I can't really fault it, except it's a rather dull common as muck looking BMW

bmw 316

Added: 12th of October 2013

  • 2013
  • 1600
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 5
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very good

BMW 316i Sport

Added: 11th of October 2013

  • 2013
  • 1600
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 4
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I like it very much

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