The BMW 3 SERIES (1998-06) 318D 4DR SALOON 2.0 115 SE AUTO is a compact executive saloon: a traditional four-door family car with a more premium feel than mainstream alternatives. In the UK, the 3 Series has long appealed to drivers wanting comfort and enjoyable road manners without moving up to a large luxury car. Its diesel engine and automatic gearbox suit relaxed, regular journeys. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 9 checks covering 7 different VINs, so these figures offer a small-sample snapshot rather than a complete market picture. The checks show an average private-sale valuation of £800, average recorded mileage of 155,000 miles and annual use of about 7,000 miles. Cars had around 4.6 previous keepers on average, worth checking the individual history carefully. For commuters and small families, its composed drive and restrained design give it a distinctive premium feel, with the Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class as close rivals.