The BMW 3 SERIES (1998-06) 318I 4DR SALOON 2.0 143 is a four-door petrol saloon from BMW’s compact executive range. In the UK used-car market, it sits above ordinary family cars, offering a smart, premium feel while retaining the familiar practicality of a separate boot and room for passengers. Mycarcheck.com checks have logged nine look-ups covering eight distinct VINs, a modest sample that should not be treated as a market-wide picture. Within it, average private-sale value is £700, latest recorded mileage averages 104,000 miles, and annual mileage averages 5,000. Cars checked had about seven previous keepers on average, a useful reminder to review each car’s history. Comfortable and enjoyable to drive, the 318i suits commuting, families and longer journeys. It is less economical than a small hatchback, but offers more polish and driver appeal than many mainstream rivals. For a used BMW 3 Series saloon, condition and service history matter.