The BMW 3 SERIES TOURING (2011-15) 330D 5DR TOURING 3.0 DPF SS 258 EU5 SE NON NAV AUTO8 is a premium, five-door estate: a practical alternative to a family hatchback, with more load space while retaining the feel of a sporty executive car. It sits in the UK's upmarket estate class, competing with Audi A4 Avant and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate models. mycarcheck.com has recorded 133 look-ups covering 35 distinct cars, a useful sample; the average private-sale valuation is £7,900. These cars show an average 131,000 miles, around 7,000 miles a year, and nearly three previous keepers. That makes the 330d Touring well suited to families, motorway commuters and drivers who want a car for work and weekends. Its diesel offers pace for overtaking, while the estate body handles luggage, pushchairs and holiday gear. Compared with rivals, it is admired for combining engaging, composed driving with space; check history and condition before buying.