How much is a 2016 BMW 2 SeriesDiesel worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2016 BMW 2 SeriesDiesel on the Irish used-car market is around €10,950, based on 7 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2016 BMW 2 Series depreciate per year?

A BMW 2 Series loses roughly 13.9% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2016 BMW 2 Series from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2016 BMW 2 SeriesDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2016 BMW 2 SeriesDiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Analysing market data

Fetching listings · computing fair value · building charts

Switch powertrain:Diesel · 28 Petrol · 12 Overview

Engine:All engines 1.5L · 7 2.0L · 21

Filter by trim, gearbox, source1 active

Trim:M Sport · 1 Unknown · 3

Gearbox:Manual · 3 Automatic · 1

Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

BMW 2 Series2016

Diesel · 1.5L

€8,500ROI listing median

€9,725All listing median

23 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€9k – €21k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

all active now

Updated 9h ago · all · Low confidence

Median listing price

€9,725

private sale ~€9,095 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€5,950 – €7,225

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

151k km

typical 163k km

Days listed

23d

avg on market · demand 82/100

AI Market Summary

Solid handling and premium interior typical of BMW, but diesel engines here carry serious engine and emissions risks that outweigh fun-to-drive appeal.
Pricing near market median suggests fair value, but reliability score of 3/10 means you're paying used-car money with above-average repair exposure.
N47/N57 timing chain tensioners fail on these—listen for cold-start rattle before test drive. DPF blockages and injector sticking are expensive and common with urban Irish driving patterns.
Have a pre-purchase inspection specifically check for timing chain noise, DPF warning light history, and injector condition; budgeting €1,500–€2,500 for potential repairs is realistic.
At 184k km (within expected range), mileage is normal for age; don't let seller claim it's light use. Verify full service history on engine work.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

188 bhp

Torque

400 Nm

295 lb·ft

0–62 mph

7.5s

141 mph top

Engine

1.5L

1500 cc

Boot space

410L

1510L folded

Seats

4 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

58.90000000000001 mpg

4.800000000000001 L/100km

Urban

52.3 mpg

Extra urban

65.7 mpg

CO₂

116 g/km

EURO 6

Fuel tank

51L

Dimensions

Length

4.48m

4479 mm

Width

1.80m

Height

1.42m

Wheelbase

2.68m

Kerb weight

1,500 kg

2,018 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★★

Adult 88% · Child 84%

Insurance

Group 26E

Warranty

3 years

Reliability & Safety Recalls

BMW 2 Series 2016

Reliability

3/5

The 2016 BMW 2 Series diesel offers decent performance and efficiency, but ownership can become costly due to typical BMW complexity and diesel-specific issues. Parts are expensive and servicing requires specialist knowledge; independent garages can help reduce costs compared to BMW dealers. Fuel economy is good, but DPF regeneration problems and injector issues are not uncommon on this generation.

Known issues

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) regeneration failures and blockages, particularly with low-mileage urban driving; expensive replacement €1,200–€1,800
N47 and N57 diesel engines prone to timing chain tensioner wear, leading to rattling on cold start and potential catastrophic failure if ignored
Common rail injector sticking or leaking, causing rough idle, misfires, and high fuel consumption; typically €400–€800 per injector replacement
EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve carbon build-up and failures, resulting in limp mode and check engine light; €600–€1,000 to replace
Turbocharger bearing wear and occasional turbo failure, especially on higher-mileage examples; €1,200–€2,000 for replacement
Fuel pump module seal degradation causing fuel smell in cabin and potential fuel leaks; €800–€1,200 to rectify

Good for

Fuel efficiency and low CO₂ emissions; real-world diesel economy typically 45–55 mpg depending on driving style
Strong low-end torque and responsive acceleration for a compact saloon, making city driving and motorway cruising comfortable
Premium interior quality and build standard typical of BMW; good infotainment and connectivity for 2016
Excellent handling and chassis dynamics; composed ride and engaging steering typical of the 2 Series platform

Years to avoid: 2012, 2013, 2014

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls3 found

Airbags2015

Rear seat belt pretensioner defect; potential failure in collision

Remedy: Rear seat belt pretensioner inspection and replacement if faulty

1013476

Fuel System2012

Fuel pump module defect; risk of fuel leakage and fire hazard

Remedy: Fuel pump module replacement

1010768

Engine2012

N47 diesel engine timing chain tensioner wear; premature chain wear and potential engine seizure

Remedy: Timing chain tensioner and chain inspection; replacement if worn beyond tolerance

1011202

AI-generated · verify at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

Potential value opportunities

ROI + NI · by value score

2016 BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer 7 seater

€8,500

-14% vs expected price

143k km · manual · Tralee, Co. Kerry · 34d

See ad

BMW 2-Series 2016 Diesel

€7,995

-4% vs expected price

233k km · manual · Kildare · 32d

See ad

BMW 2-Series 2016

€10,950

+23% vs expected price

184k km · manual · 13d

See ad

2016 BMW 2 Series 220D M Sport 5Dr Step Auto Video Review •

£12,249→€21,151imported

+71% vs expected price

NI Import

NI → ROI import costs

Assumes the car is NI-registered (no customs duty or VAT under Windsor Framework). Includes VRT + NOx levy + registration + transport. Click for full breakdown.

Low km

44k km · automatic · 34d

M Sport

See ad

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