How much is a 2016 BMW 3 SeriesPetrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2016 BMW 3 SeriesPetrol on the Irish used-car market is around €11,000, based on 3 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2016 BMW 3 Series depreciate per year?

A BMW 3 Series loses roughly 16.8% 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 3 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 3 SeriesPetrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2016 BMW 3 SeriesPetrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

BMW 3 Series2016

Petrol · 2.0L

€12,375ROI listing median

32 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

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139k kmmanual

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.

£7,350

est. imported ~€12,698

Expected (retail): €11,000 · Expected (private): €10,287

15% above expected price

Score: 29

4-doorApply Now29d listed

Listing price range

€11k – €11k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 9h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Expected price

€11,000

retail ~€11,000 · private ~€10,287 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€7,700 – €9,350

15–30% below private sale

This listing

139k km

market avg 164k km

Days listed

29d

avg 32d · demand 48/100

Deal score

29/100

2 ROI listings

AI Market Summaryincludes your listing

€12,955 is 18% above dealer expected value (€11,000). Overpriced for a 10-year-old 3 Series with 139k km—private sale would be €10,287.
N20/N26 engine models (320i, 328i) prone to timing chain rattle and carbon buildup issues; inspect service history and listen for cold-start noise before buying.

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Price analysis

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Your listing vs market15% above expected price

Price distribution

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Price vs mileage

Every listing plotted · 2 listings · this listing highlighted

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Pricing is tight, the middle 50% of BMW 3 Series petrol examples sit within a narrow €0 window. Condition and history matter more than negotiation here.
2
Normal market turnover at 32 days average. You have time to be selective, but don't sit on a great deal.