The BMW 3 SERIES (2005-12) 316D 116 4DR SALOON 2.0 ES 6SPD is a four-door premium family saloon, well suited to UK roads and positioned as an upmarket alternative to mainstream models. It competes with the Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, offering a more compact feel than a large executive car. Mycarcheck.com recorded 1,089 lookups across 468 distinct VINs, a substantial sample. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £2,400 and average recorded mileage of 142,000 miles; typical annual mileage is 8,000. These figures offer useful context, but each car’s condition, history and asking price can differ considerably. The 2.0-litre diesel and six-speed manual suit commuters and small families seeking relaxed motorway travel, boot space and a livelier drive than ordinary saloons. It is not a city car, and high-mileage examples deserve careful checks of service records and condition. Mycarcheck data averages 3.84 previous keepers, so reviewing ownership history is worthwhile.