2005 BMW 3 Series

Manual RWD (227 bhp)

£17,980

Above the going rate: £11,505 over the typical £6,475 for this model, age and mileage, drawing on 6,811 adverts of this make and model.

Overview

Make: BMW
Model: 3 Series
Version: Manual RWD (227 bhp)
Mileage: 47,000 miles
Year: 2005
Fuel type: Petrol
Body type: Convertible
Gearbox: Manual
Power: 227 bhp
Colour: Silver
Driven wheels: Rear Wheel Drive

About this car

This 2005 BMW 3 Series has covered 47,000 miles, around 45,000 fewer than typical for its age. Its asking price of £17,980 is £11,505 above our estimate of £6,475. The estimate uses 6,811 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 146 days ago. Our comparison with the latest MOT reading has not flagged a mileage discrepancy. It is advertised by Albury Motor Co in Guildford.

Stock data from 20 October 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price history

First seen on 28 May 2026, 146 days ago. Advert duration calculated on 21 October 2026.

Recorded asking prices
Date observed	Asking price
28 May 2026	£17,980
14 July 2026	£17,980
20 October 2026	£17,980

Price and mileage comparison

Estimated market asking price: £6,475. The asking price is £11,505 above this estimate.

The estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It estimates an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

The pricing calculation includes 6,811 adverts of this make and model across different ages and specifications.

Advertised mileage is approximately 45,000 miles lower than typical for a 2005 BMW 3 Series.

The advertised mileage is consistent with the last MOT reading.

2 other cars with the same year, trim, gearbox and fuel are for sale from £5,250 to £12,990.

Other matching cars
Asking price	Mileage
£5,250	55,000 miles
£12,990	102,000 miles

These cars have covered 55,000–102,000 miles, compared with 47,000 miles for this car.

Matching year, trim, gearbox and fuel does not mean matching mileage or every specification. Our estimate adjusts for these differences using the wider market data.

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Dealer

Albury Motor Co, Guildford. Across the dealer network: 20 cars for sale.

Dealer postcode: GU5 9JF.