BMW stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke, which translates to Bavarian Motor Works in English. Bavaria is the state in Germany where BMW was founded (initially as an aircraft engine manufacturer) and where it is still based (in Munich).
Used BMW cars for sale
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Total cash price £16,000. Borrowing £14,000 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 11.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 6.18%
- 48 monthly payments
- £363.77
- Total amount payable
- £19,470.96
- Cost of credit
- £3,470.96
Finance representative example (Hire Purchase)
Total cash price £16,000. Borrowing £14,000 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 11.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 6.18%
- 48 monthly payments
- £363.77
- Total amount payable
- £19,470.96
- Cost of credit
- £3,470.96
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- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 1.5 318i SportView this car
BMW 3 Series
1.5 318i Sport
- 2016 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- 56,634 miles
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BMW i3
42.2kWh S Auto
- 2020 reg
- Automatic
- Electric
- 26,894 miles
- £400 off
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i SportView this car
BMW 1 Series
1.5 118i Sport
- 2017 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- 62,065 miles
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 1 Series 1.5 116d M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 1 Series
1.5 116d M Sport Auto
- 2017 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- 71,335 miles
- Read more about 2018 used BMW i3 33kWh Auto (Range Extender)View this car
BMW i3
33kWh Auto (Range Extender)
- 2018 reg
- Automatic
- Hybrid
- 17,759 miles
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330e 7.6kWh M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330e 7.6kWh M Sport Auto
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Hybrid
- 80,388 miles
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330e 7.6kWh M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330e 7.6kWh M Sport Auto
- 2017 reg
- Automatic
- Hybrid
- 78,065 miles
- Read more about 2018 used BMW X1 1.5 18i SE sDriveView this car
BMW X1
1.5 18i SE sDrive
- 2018 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- 15,146 miles
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i M Sport Shadow Edition AutoView this car
BMW 1 Series
1.5 118i M Sport Shadow Edition Auto
- 2019 reg
- Automatic
- Petrol
- 34,581 miles
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320i Sport Auto xDriveView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320i Sport Auto xDrive
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Petrol
- 76,954 miles
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i SportView this car
BMW 1 Series
1.5 118i Sport
- 2018 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- 66,103 miles
- Read more about 2020 used BMW X2 2.0 18d M Sport sDriveView this car
BMW X2
2.0 18d M Sport sDrive
- 2020 reg
- Manual
- Diesel
- 70,993 miles
- Read more about 2016 used BMW X1 2.0 18d SE Auto sDriveView this car
BMW X1
2.0 18d SE Auto sDrive
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- 77,455 miles
- Read more about 2020 used BMW i3 42.2kWh AutoView this car
BMW i3
42.2kWh Auto
- 2020 reg
- Automatic
- Electric
- 8,162 miles only
- £300 off
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 5 Series 2.0 520d MHT SE Touring AutoView this car
BMW 5 Series
2.0 520d MHT SE Touring Auto
- 2019 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- 69,632 miles
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330e 7.6kWh M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330e 7.6kWh M Sport Auto
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Hybrid
- 71,013 miles
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 2.0 420i LuxuryView this car
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
2.0 420i Luxury
- 2016 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- 41,104 miles
- Read more about 2019 used BMW X1 1.5 18i SE DCT sDriveView this car
BMW X1
1.5 18i SE DCT sDrive
- 2019 reg
- Automatic
- Petrol
- 35,674 miles
- Read more about 2020 used BMW i3 42.2kWh S AutoView this car
BMW i3
42.2kWh S Auto
- 2020 reg
- Automatic
- Electric
- 14,481 miles
- £350 off
- Read more about 2019 used BMW X1 1.5 18i SE DCT sDriveView this car
BMW X1
1.5 18i SE DCT sDrive
- 2019 reg
- Automatic
- Petrol
- 27,346 miles
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer 2.0 220d Luxury AutoView this car
BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer
2.0 220d Luxury Auto
- 2018 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- 77,679 miles
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 1 Series 2.0 120d Sport Auto xDriveView this car
BMW 1 Series
2.0 120d Sport Auto xDrive
- 2017 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- 34,943 miles
- £250 off
- Read more about 2021 used BMW i3 42.2kWh AutoView this car
BMW i3
42.2kWh Auto
- 2021 reg
- Automatic
- Electric
- 19,892 miles
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 1 Series
1.5 118i M Sport Auto
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Petrol
- 43,443 miles
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 5 Series 2.0 520d M Sport Touring AutoView this car
BMW 5 Series
2.0 520d M Sport Touring Auto
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- 77,396 miles
- Read more about 2016 used BMW X3 2.0 20d SE Auto xDriveView this car
BMW X3
2.0 20d SE Auto xDrive
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- 86,376 miles
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i Sport AutoView this car
BMW 1 Series
1.5 118i Sport Auto
- 2019 reg
- Automatic
- Petrol
- 28,474 miles
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i SportView this car
BMW 1 Series
1.5 118i Sport
- 2019 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- 24,392 miles
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 2.0 430i M SportView this car
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
2.0 430i M Sport
- 2016 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- 40,798 miles
- £300 off
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 1 Series 3.0 M140i Shadow Edition AutoView this car
BMW 1 Series
3.0 M140i Shadow Edition Auto
- 2019 reg
- Automatic
- Petrol
- 52,106 miles
- Read more about 2021 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport Auto
- 2021 reg
- Automatic
- Plug-in hybrid
- 38,058 miles
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 1 Series 3.0 M140iView this car
BMW 1 Series
3.0 M140i
- 2016 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- 69,991 miles
- Read more about 2017 used BMW X3 2.0 20d SE Auto xDriveView this car
BMW X3
2.0 20d SE Auto xDrive
- 2017 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- 57,561 miles
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 2 Series 1.5 218i M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 2 Series
1.5 218i M Sport Auto
- 2017 reg
- Automatic
- Petrol
- 33,448 miles
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330e 7.6kWh Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330e 7.6kWh Sport Auto
- 2017 reg
- Automatic
- Hybrid
- 23,840 miles
- Read more about 2020 used BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i M Sport DCTView this car
BMW 1 Series
1.5 118i M Sport DCT
- 2020 reg
- Automatic
- Petrol
- 19,393 miles
- Read more about 2022 used BMW i3 42.2kWh S AutoView this car
BMW i3
42.2kWh S Auto
- 2022 reg
- Automatic
- Electric
- 14,821 miles
- £400 off
- Read more about 2016 used BMW X3 2.0 20d M Sport Auto xDriveView this car
BMW X3
2.0 20d M Sport Auto xDrive
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- 77,483 miles
- Read more about 2019 used BMW X2 2.0 20i M Sport Auto xDriveView this car
BMW X2
2.0 20i M Sport Auto xDrive
- 2019 reg
- Automatic
- Petrol
- 47,882 miles
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 1 Series 3.0 M140i Shadow Edition AutoView this car
BMW 1 Series
3.0 M140i Shadow Edition Auto
- 2018 reg
- Automatic
- Petrol
- 29,730 miles
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 5 Series 3.0 535d M Sport Touring AutoView this car
BMW 5 Series
3.0 535d M Sport Touring Auto
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- 74,402 miles
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 4 Series 2.0 420i M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 4 Series
2.0 420i M Sport Auto
- 2019 reg
- Automatic
- Petrol
- 18,102 miles
- Read more about 2022 used BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i M Sport (LCP) DCTView this car
BMW 1 Series
1.5 118i M Sport (LCP) DCT
- 2022 reg
- Automatic
- Petrol
- 157 miles only
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BMW X3
2.0 20d xLine Auto xDrive
- 2017 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- 66,158 miles
- Read more about 2019 used BMW X3 2.0 20d xLine Auto xDriveView this car
BMW X3
2.0 20d xLine Auto xDrive
- 2019 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- 44,005 miles
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BMW 5 Series
3.0 535d M Sport Auto
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- 58,329 miles
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BMW 4 Series
2.0 420d M Sport Auto
- 2017 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- 35,664 miles
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Used BMW cars buying guide
Used BMW cars are among the most desirable around. BMW is famous for making cars that are stylish and great to drive and there are lots of used BMWs to choose from, whether you want a compact, cost-effective hatchback, a family-friendly SUV, a classy convertible or a sporty two-seater.
BMW is a German brand, based in Munich, that has been making cars since 1927. Today it’s one of the biggest car companies in the world, selling more than two million new cars in 2023. Although it’s known for its sporty models, BMW produces many different types of car and offers a range of hybrid and pure-electric models.
Which used BMW cars are for sale?
The range of used BMW cars for sale covers most categories of car. The smallest is the i3 electric car, then there’s the 1 Series hatchback and the 2 Series coupe and convertible models. The 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer are compact five-seat and seven-seat MPVs.
The BMW 3 Series is a mid-size saloon or estate model, while the 4 Series is a two-door or five-door coupe, or a two-door convertible. The 5 Series is a large saloon or estate model, while the 6 Series and 8 Series are large coupe or convertible models.
BMW produces a lot of SUVs – they are the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and XM.
Are there any hybrid or electric BMW models?
Most BMW models are available with plug-in hybrid power, combining a petrol engine with electric motor. The notable exceptions are the 1 Series and various coupe and convertible models.
You’ll find a number of used BMW pure-electric models for sale – these are the i3, iX1, iX2, iX3, iX and XM.
What are the most popular BMW models?
BMW 1 Series
The BMW 1 Series is a hatchback model that’s compact and cost-effective, yet gives you the full BMW experience. The latest, five-door-only model was introduced in 2019, replacing a version sold new from 2011 to 2019 that was available as either a three- or a five-door model.
BMW 3 Series
The BMW 3 Series is one of BMW’s most popular and longest-running models. It’s available as either a four-door saloon or five-door estate called 3 Series Touring. A huge range of engines and trims are available, many with an automatic gearbox included as standard.
BMW 5 Series
The BMW 5 Series is a large saloon and estate model (called 5 Series Touring) that gives you a huge amount of interior space and features for your money. It’s comfortable and enjoyable to drive and most versions have an automatic gearbox included as standard.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is a five-seat MPV that gives you a lot of interior space in a car that’s compact and easy to park. All versions are relaxing to drive and give good fuel economy. If you need more space, check out the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer, a longer, seven-seat version of the Active Tourer.
BMW i3
The BMW i3 is a compact, pure-electric hatchback that was sold new in the UK between 2013 and 2022. It's small enough to fit into all but the tiniest parking spaces, yet is well-equipped and good to drive. Official maximum battery range is up to 191 miles for the most recent versions.
Which BMW models are SUVs?
The BMW SUV models are the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, iX and XM. The models with an odd number in their name (and the iX and XM) have a conventional SUV look with a tall, squared-off body – the larger the number, the larger the car, although the XM is roughly the same size as the X7.
The BMW SUV models with an even number in their name – the X2, X4 and X6 – are essentially coupe versions of X1, X3 and X5, with the same raised height but with a lower roofline and sleeker styling behind the front doors.
There are four pure-electric BMW SUV models – the iX1, iX2, iX3 and iX.
Used BMW cars FAQs
BMW owns the Mini and Rolls-Royce brands. It acquired Mini in 1994 as part of the Rover Group of companies and it acquired Rolls-Royce in 1998.
The two most well-known BMW slogans are ‘Sheer Driving Pleasure’ and ‘The Ultimate Driving Machine’, both of which have been used for many years and refer to the sporty driving feel that BMW cars are famous for.
BMW M Sport is a trim level available for most BMW models that gives you a sportier look and feel than some other trim levels. Find out more about the BMW M Sport with our helpful guide.
BMW uses the name xDrive for its four-wheel drive models. Most BMW models – not just its SUVs – are available with xDrive four-wheel drive.