
BMW 3 SERIES (2005-12) 325I 218 5DR TOURING 3.0I SE

average use

The latest mileage data for the BMW 3 Series (2005-12) 325I 218 5DR Touring 3.0I SE indicates that the majority of vehicles have recorded mileages between 120,000 and 140,000 miles, accounting for approximately 33.4% of the sample. Notably, a significant portion—around 31.8%—have recorded mileages either below 90,000 miles or above 150,000 miles, with notable clusters at 90,000–100,000 miles (13.3%) and 130,000–140,000 miles (15.6%). There is a relatively small percentage of vehicles with lower mileages between 50,000 and 70,000 miles. Overall, the distribution suggests that many of these vehicles tend to accumulate high mileages over their lifespan, which is typical for vehicles of this age.

vehicle values

The private sale valuations for the BMW 3 Series (2005-12) 325I 218 5DR Touring 3.0I SE show that the majority of vehicles are valued between £2,000 and £4,000, with 46.7% priced in the £2,000–£3,000 range and 13.3% in the £3,000–£4,000 range. Notably, nearly 20% of vehicles are valued above £4,000, indicating a significant proportion of higher-valued models. Conversely, only a small percentage—13.3%—are priced under £2,000, and very few (2.2%) exceed £6,000, suggesting most vehicles are positioned within the budget to mid-range segment. Overall, the data reflects a typical distribution with a concentration in the lower to mid-price brackets, consistent with the vehicle's age and specifications.

production years

The data indicates that the majority of BMW 3 Series 3.0I SE Touring vehicles (2005-12) from this sample were manufactured between 2008 and 2010, accounting for approximately 84.5% of the vehicles. Notably, 28.9% were produced in 2008 and an equal proportion in 2010, suggesting these were popular production years for this model. Conversely, vehicles from 2012 are quite rare in this sample, representing only 2.2%. Additionally, smaller proportions are from 2007 (4.4%) and 2011 (8.9%), with 2009 vehicles making up 26.7%. Overall, the data suggests that the majority of these vehicles are from the late 2000s to early 2010s, reflecting the typical availability period for this model.

colour popularity

The data for the BMW 3 Series (2005-2012) 325I 218 5DR Touring 3.0I SE indicates a diverse range of main paint colours among the vehicles. The most common colour is grey, accounting for approximately 26.7% of the sample, followed closely by blue and black, each at 20%. Silver also features prominently at 15.6%. Notably, the less prevalent colours include bronze, red, and white, each making up just 2.2%, while green is somewhat more common at 11.1%. Overall, the most popular choices tend to be darker, neutral shades, with brighter colours like red and white being relatively rare in this sample.

ownership cycle

The data shows that the majority of BMW 3 Series (2005-12) 325I 218 5DR Touring 3.0I SE vehicles in the sample have had between 2 and 6 registered keepers. Specifically, the most common numbers are 3 keepers (22.2%) and 4 keepers (17.8%), followed by 6 keepers (15.6%). Notably, a small percentage (2.2%) of vehicles have only 10 registered keepers, which suggests some of these vehicles have experienced high turnover over their lifespan. Overall, the distribution indicates a mix of relatively low to moderate ownership changes, with exceedingly high numbers of keepers being uncommon.

engine choices

The data for the BMW 3 Series (2005-12) 325I 218 5DR Touring 3.0I SE indicates that the majority of these vehicles, approximately 80%, are equipped with a 3.0-liter engine capacity. A smaller portion, around 15.6%, feature a 2.5-liter engine, while a minimal 4.4% have a 2.5-liter engine as well, suggesting some overlap or data variation. Notably, all vehicles listed use petrol as their primary fuel type, reaffirming that petrol engines dominate this model's range. The prevalence of the 3.0-liter engine highlights its popularity within this model range, potentially reflecting consumer preference for higher performance options.












