The BMW 3 SERIES (1998-06) 320D 5DR TOURING 2.0D SE 6SPD is a compact premium estate, offering the familiar 3 Series feel with useful load space and five-door practicality. In the UK used-car market, it sits between mainstream family estates and more expensive executive models, making it an appealing older all-rounder. With a diesel engine and six-speed gearbox, this Touring suits regular commuters and small families needing a comfortable car for longer journeys, shopping and weekend trips. Its estate shape is more versatile than a saloon, while its restrained SE trim and composed road manners give it a more refined feel than many practical rivals. mycarcheck.com recorded 913 look-ups across 497 VINs, a strong sample; cars averaged 170,000 miles, 8,000 annual miles and 5.5 previous keepers. Average private-sale value was £700, a data guide, not today’s price. Against rivals, it pairs BMW driving appeal with estate usefulness for families.