The BMW 3 SERIES (1998-06) 330D 5DR TOURING SPORT AUTO REV 01 is a premium mid-size estate, pairing 3 Series driving appeal with useful luggage space. In the UK used-car market, it offers a more enjoyable, upmarket alternative to mainstream family estates, with a diesel engine and automatic gearbox suited to longer journeys. mycarcheck.com recorded 271 look-ups across 102 VINs, a useful snapshot of interest. Checks show an average private-sale value of £800 and average recorded mileage of 167,000 miles. Annual use averages 7,000 miles, while the typical car has had about eight keepers. These figures underline the importance of checking maintenance records and condition carefully on an older example. This Touring suits families and commuters wanting space without an SUV, while its automatic helps in traffic. Enjoyable to drive, it competes with the Audi A4 Avant and Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate. As an older car, it needs checks for wear and repairs.