The BMW 3 SERIES (1998-06) 320D 5DR TOURING 2.0D SPORT 6SPD is a compact premium estate, offering the familiar 3 Series driving feel with extra room for luggage. In the UK used-car market, it sits between practical family estates and sportier saloons, appealing to buyers wanting useful space without a large SUV. mycarcheck.com logged 309 checks across 159 VINs, a useful sample of interest in this older model. These checks show an average private-sale valuation of £900 and average recorded mileage of 174,000 miles; cars averaged five previous keepers. Treat these figures as historical guidance, since individual condition and asking prices vary. With a boot, five doors and a six-speed gearbox, the 320d Touring suits commuting, family duties and weekend trips, for regular-distance drivers. Its Sport trim and rear-wheel-drive character give it a livelier feel than practical estates, while offering a premium alternative to mainstream rival cars such as the Ford Mondeo.