How much is a 2021 BMW 3 SeriesPetrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2021 BMW 3 SeriesPetrol on the Irish used-car market is around €33,473, based on 10 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2021 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 2021 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 2021 BMW 3 SeriesPetrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2021 BMW 3 SeriesPetrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Trim:M Sport · 1 SE Pro · 1 Unknown · 2

Gearbox:All Manual · 2 Automatic · 2

Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

BMW 3 Series2021

Petrol

€29,897ROI listing median

NI import est.€35,595

ROI cheaper by ~€5,698

29 days avg on market · Low data confidence · VRT based on E (146–155 g/km) (30%), Revenue uses OMSP

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€31k – €35k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 7h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€33,472.5

private sale ~€31,544 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€21,662 – €26,304

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

56k km

typical 51k km

Days listed

29d

avg on market · demand 62/100

AI Market Summary

Excellent handling, strong performance, and premium interior quality — expect solid daily comfort and driving engagement at this price point.
Market pricing stable year-on-year; stock is tight (4 listings), suggesting reasonable value for the segment, but negotiate hard on cars nearing 100k km.
Carbon buildup is the real risk: direct injection petrol engines suffer rough idle and power loss around 80k–120k km — demand service history proof and consider fuel system cleaning before purchase.
Inspect turbocharger for wastegate rattle under acceleration (B48 2.0L engines prone to premature bearing wear); also check electric water pump for corrosion or weeping around the pump housing to avoid €400–600 repairs.
Budget for upcoming NCT (due if first tested 2019 or earlier) and verify all 3 recalls have been addressed with BMW — get written confirmation.

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

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Cross-border comparison

2 ROI · 6 NI listings · est. at £×1.18 + import costs

NI prices are shown as estimated imported costs in EUR (NI-registered origin basis). Actual import costs vary, check V5C history and verify at Revenue.ie.

ROI median

€29,897

EUR · no import costs

NI est. imported (6 listings)

€35,595

NI-origin basis · mid estimate

Potential premium

+€5,698

vs ROI median · NI mid estimate only

Import cost breakdown

VRT is calculated on Revenue's OMSP, not the purchase price

OMSP estimate

€29,897

ROI median price

NI median (converted)£21,992.5 at £1 = €1.18

€25,951

VRT (E (146–155 g/km))30% of OMSP

€8,969

NOx levyBased on Euro 6d typical emissions (15–40 mg/km)

€75 – €200

Registration fee

€200

Transport (NI → ROI)typical estimate

€350

Total estimated landed cost

€35,595

Important caveats

NI import estimates assume the car is NI-registered (not GB-origin). GB-origin cars add customs duty (6.5%) + import VAT (23%), potentially €3,000–€6,000 more.
Revenue may assess a different OMSP than the ROI median shown above.
NOx levy for diesel can vary from €600 to €3,500+ depending on the vehicle's individual emissions figure.
Cars 4+ years old require an NCT before ROI registration.
Always verify the V5C registration history and get a quote from Revenue.ie before purchasing.