Depreciation & used values · Saloon
BMW 3 Series depreciation
The BMW 3 Series loses about 44% 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.
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 | £39,200 | £35,100–£43,250 | 87% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 22,000 | £32,050 | £28,600–£35,550 | 73% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 33,000 | £25,150 | £22,350–£27,950 | 62% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 44,000 | £21,400 | £18,900–£23,850 | 56% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 55,000 | £19,550 | £17,200–£21,900 | 54% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 66,000 | £16,700 | £14,600–£18,750 | 48% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 77,000 | £14,450 | £12,600–£16,300 | 43% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 88,000 | £11,200 | £9,700–£12,650 | 38% |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | 99,000 | £9,850 | £8,500–£11,200 | 34% |
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.
3 Series depreciation — quick answers
How much does a BMW 3 Series depreciate?
The BMW 3 Series loses about 44% 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 £22,350 and £27,950 depending on condition and history.