BMW 3 SERIES

The BMW 3 Series is still one of the best used executive cars out there, and a superb all-rounder.

All of the diesel engines in this generation of the 3 Series use a timing chain rather than a belt.

It might seem like BMW has every niche covered in the motoring world these days, but if there's just one car that's come to define the German firm's products it must be the BMW 3 Series.

This sixth-generation version ran from 2012 to 2019 as an executive saloon or an estate, and due to it being incredibly popular as a company car, there are loads of pre-owned examples to choose from.

The engine line-up included a range of petrols and a couple of hybrids, but the vast majority of used 3 Series you come across will be diesels. While there are no truly bad engines in the range, although the 114bhp 316d diesel and 136bhp 316i (later renamed 318i) petrol can feel a little weak.

Aside from those already mentioned, the rest of the petrol range consist of a 2.0-litre 181bhp 320i, a 242bhp 228i and 248bhp 330i, with the high-performance, 3.0-litre six-cylinder 302bhp 335i and 321bhp 340i versions completing the lineup. Diesel options, which have always been the better sellers, with the 2.0-litre 148bhp 318d and 181bhp 320d being particularly prevalent on the used market. A more powerful 2.0-litre diesel can be found in the 218bhp 325d, followed by two 3.0-litre, six-cylinder models in 254bhp 330d and 309bhp 335d forms.

TRIMS AND EQUIPMENT: There are four major trim levels on offer: ES, SE, Sport and M Sport. ES has 17in alloy wheels, climate control, a DAB radio, Bluetooth, cruise control and a 6.5in infotainment screen. Go for SE to get auto wipers and lights, rear parking sensors and dual-zone climate control. Sport grade adds numerous sporty touches including lots of red trim inside; some gloss black exterior trim and sports seats. M Sport adds firmer suspension, larger 18in wheels, and a more aggressive bodykit outside.

There were also a couple of styling packs called Modern and Luxury. The former doesn't alter much over a regular SE car other than swap some piano black interior inserts for matt chrome alternatives, but the latter gives you upgraded leather on the seats and some wood panelling to the dash and door cards.

RIDE AND HANDLING: But it's the 3 Series' ability to offer an amazingly pliant ride (in most versions) with its wonderfully agile handling that most attract the car to the keener driver. That ride can be reasonably firm ride at low speeds, and it becomes outright harsh in M Sport versions without the optional adaptive suspension, but stick with an ES, SE or Sport models on smaller wheels and you won't go far wrong

Inside is an interior that makes much use of high-quality materials, and fits form to function neatly while offering ergonomic efficiency in its major and minor controls.

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