The BMW 3 SERIES SALOON (2011-15) 320D XDRIVE 4DR SALOON 2.0 DPF SS 184 EU5 SE BUSINESS MEDIA AUTO8 is a four-door saloon in the UK executive-car market. Its diesel engine, automatic gearbox and four-wheel drive suit drivers seeking motorway comfort and grip, rather than a city car or SUV. mycarcheck.com records 228 checks covering 79 different VINs, offering a useful snapshot of used examples. The average recorded private-sale value is £7,000, with average mileage of 98,000 and about 10,000 miles added annually. Cars checked had around four previous keepers, so buyers should review each car’s history and condition carefully. Well suited to commuters and families, it combines space, motorway comfort and economical diesel performance; xDrive adds confidence on poor roads. SE Business Media equipment and automatic gearbox ease driving. Against Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the 3 Series stands out for engaging handling and polished feel, provided its history checks out.