BMW 3 SERIES (2005-12) 318I 143 5DR TOURING 2.0I EU5 SPORT PLUS EDITION 6SPD is a compact premium estate, or Touring, rather than a conventional hatchback. It combines five-door practicality with the 3 Series’ sporty image, sitting alongside rivals such as the Audi A4 Avant and Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate in the UK used-car market. mycarcheck.com recorded 254 look-ups covering 57 distinct VINs, a useful sample of interest in this version. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £3,300, average recorded mileage of 96,000 miles and annual mileage of 5,000. Vehicles averaged just over four previous keepers, so condition, history and ownership details deserve careful checking; these are sample averages, not a price guide or prediction for any individual car. The petrol engine and six-speed manual suit commuting and longer trips, while the estate body offers useful room for family life, hobbies or luggage. Sport Plus trim adds a driver-focused feel.