Depreciation & used values · Saloon
BMW 3 Series depreciation
The BMW 3 Series loses about 39% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £45,100, a 2023 example with around 33,000 miles on the clock is worth about £25,150 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of 3 Series at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
How this curve is built — the level is pinned to a researched used-market price for this model (AutoTrader median, 2023 at 30k miles). The curve shape itself is a segment-level model shared with similar cars, not a per-model measurement, so treat the year-on-year pattern as indicative and the anchored year as the firm point.
Value by registration year
What a used 3 Series is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's 3 Series at its typical mileage (11,000 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 yr | 11,000 | £35,650 | £32,450–£38,800 | 79% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 22,000 | £29,950 | £27,150–£32,750 | 68% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 33,000 | £25,150 | £22,700–£27,600 | 62% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 44,000 | £21,200 | £19,050–£23,350 | 55% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 55,000 | £17,850 | £16,000–£19,750 | 49% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 66,000 | £15,050 | £13,450–£16,700 | 43% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 77,000 | £12,700 | £11,250–£14,150 | 38% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 88,000 | £10,700 | £9,450–£11,950 | 36% |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | 99,000 | £9,450 | £8,300–£10,600 | 33% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full 3 Series profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 9 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Hold — Fair value — depreciation is moderating
- Loses about 10% a year around 3 years old
- UK numbers shrinking (-4.4% year on year)
- Reliability 68/100
3 Series depreciation — quick answers
How much does a BMW 3 Series depreciate?
The BMW 3 Series loses about 39% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 33,000 miles is worth about £25,150 today.
What is a 2023 BMW 3 Series worth?
A 2023 BMW 3 Series at a typical 33,000 miles is worth about £25,150 — likely between £22,700 and £27,600 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a BMW 3 Series?
Fair value — depreciation is moderating. It loses about 10% a year around 3 years old.