BMW stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke, which translates to Bavarian Motor Works in English. Bavaria is the state in Germany where BMW was founded (initially as an aircraft engine manufacturer) and where it is still based (in Munich).
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- Read more about 2015 used BMW i3 125kW AutoView this car
BMW i3
125kW Auto
- 67,060 miles
- 2015 reg
- Automatic
- Electric
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 2 Series Active Tourer SportView this car
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Sport
- 80,504 miles
- 2016 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- Read more about 2017 used BMW X1 2.0 SDRIVE18D SE 5d 148 BHPView this car
BMW X1
2.0 SDRIVE18D SE 5d 148 BHP
- 109,254 miles
- 2017 reg
- Manual
- Diesel
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 1 Series 118I M SPORTView this car
BMW 1 Series
118I M SPORT
- 83,892 miles
- 2016 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- Read more about 2015 used BMW i3 Hatchback Plug-in (Range Extender) (170 ps)View this car
BMW i3
Hatchback Plug-in (Range Extender) (170 ps)
- 53,460 miles
- 2015 reg
- Automatic
- Hybrid
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 1.5 318i Sport (136 ps)View this car
BMW 3 Series
1.5 318i Sport (136 ps)
- 56,634 miles
- 2016 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- Read more about 2014 used BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 2.0 320d Luxury GT (184 ps)View this car
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo
2.0 320d Luxury GT (184 ps)
- 70,115 miles
- 2014 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 1 Series 118I SPORTView this car
BMW 1 Series
118I SPORT
- 66,103 miles
- 2018 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 1.5 318I SPORT 4d 135 BHPView this car
BMW 3 Series
1.5 318I SPORT 4d 135 BHP
- 62,959 miles
- 2016 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- Read more about 2015 used BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i M Sport (136 ps)View this car
BMW 1 Series
1.5 118i M Sport (136 ps)
- 55,726 miles
- 2015 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 318d SE Touring (150 ps)View this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 318d SE Touring (150 ps)
- 82,062 miles
- 2018 reg
- Manual
- Diesel
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 1.5 216d M Sport (116 ps)View this car
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
1.5 216d M Sport (116 ps)
- 58,235 miles
- 2018 reg
- Manual
- Diesel
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 1.5 318I SPORT 4d 135 BHPView this car
BMW 3 Series
1.5 318I SPORT 4d 135 BHP
- 83,551 miles
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Petrol
- Read more about 2016 used BMW X1 2.0 XDRIVE18D SPORT 5d 148 BHPView this car
BMW X1
2.0 XDRIVE18D SPORT 5d 148 BHP
- 93,610 miles
- 2016 reg
- Manual
- Diesel
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 1 Series M SportView this car
BMW 1 Series
M Sport
- 69,432 miles
- 2018 reg
- Manual
- Diesel
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 1.5 318I SPORT TOURING 5d 135 BHPView this car
BMW 3 Series
1.5 318I SPORT TOURING 5d 135 BHP
- 81,946 miles
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Petrol
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 1 Series 1.5 118I SPORT 5d 134 BHPView this car
BMW 1 Series
1.5 118I SPORT 5d 134 BHP
- 80,955 miles
- 2018 reg
- Automatic
- Petrol
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 1 Series 1.5 118I M SPORT 5d 134 BHPView this car
BMW 1 Series
1.5 118I M SPORT 5d 134 BHP
- 91,833 miles
- 2019 reg
- Manual
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- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330E SPORT 4d 181 BHPView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330E SPORT 4d 181 BHP
- 72,821 miles
- 2017 reg
- Automatic
- Hybrid
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 216d SE 5dr [Nav]View this car
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
216d SE 5dr [Nav]
- 36,634 miles
- 2017 reg
- Manual
- Diesel
- Read more about 2015 used BMW 5 Series 2.0 520d M Sport (190 ps)View this car
BMW 5 Series
2.0 520d M Sport (190 ps)
- 80,905 miles
- 2015 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- Read more about 2015 used BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer 1.5 218i M Sport (136 ps)View this car
BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer
1.5 218i M Sport (136 ps)
- 52,729 miles
- 2015 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 1 Series 116d SE Business 5dr [Nav/Servotronic]View this car
BMW 1 Series
116d SE Business 5dr [Nav/Servotronic]
- 50,238 miles
- 2018 reg
- Manual
- Diesel
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo LuxuryView this car
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo
Luxury
- 94,156 miles
- 2017 reg
- Manual
- Diesel
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 1 Series 116D M SPORTView this car
BMW 1 Series
116D M SPORT
- 75,710 miles
- 2019 reg
- Manual
- Diesel
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 218i SE 5drView this car
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
218i SE 5dr
- 39,152 miles
- 2019 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 2 Series 1.5 218i Sport Coupe (136 ps)View this car
BMW 2 Series
1.5 218i Sport Coupe (136 ps)
- 49,207 miles
- 2017 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 4 Series 2.0 420d M Sport Coupe (190 ps)View this car
BMW 4 Series
2.0 420d M Sport Coupe (190 ps)
- 70,342 miles
- 2016 reg
- Manual
- Diesel
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330E M SPORT 4d 181 BHPView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330E M SPORT 4d 181 BHP
- 71,013 miles
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Hybrid
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 1 Series M SportView this car
BMW 1 Series
M Sport
- 62,840 miles
- 2017 reg
- Manual
- Diesel
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 1 Series 118i [1.5] Sport [Nav/Servotronic]View this car
BMW 1 Series
118i [1.5] Sport [Nav/Servotronic]
- 64,616 miles
- 2019 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- Read more about 2013 used BMW 3 Series 3.0 330d M Sport Touring Euro 5 (258 ps)View this car
BMW 3 Series
3.0 330d M Sport Touring Euro 5 (258 ps)
- 89,090 miles
- 2013 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 1 Series 1.5 118I SE 5d 134 BHPView this car
BMW 1 Series
1.5 118I SE 5d 134 BHP
- 34,321 miles
- 2018 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 2 Series 1.5 218I M SPORT 2d 134 BHPView this car
BMW 2 Series
1.5 218I M SPORT 2d 134 BHP
- 67,090 miles
- 2016 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 1 Series 1.5 116D M SPORT 5d 114 BHPView this car
BMW 1 Series
1.5 116D M SPORT 5d 114 BHP
- 71,335 miles
- 2017 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 1.5 318I SPORT 4d 135 BHPView this car
BMW 3 Series
1.5 318I SPORT 4d 135 BHP
- 54,936 miles
- 2017 reg
- Automatic
- Petrol
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i M Sport (136 ps)View this car
BMW 1 Series
1.5 118i M Sport (136 ps)
- 52,761 miles
- 2018 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- Read more about 2019 used BMW i3 125kW 42kWh AutoView this car
BMW i3
125kW 42kWh Auto
- 41,941 miles
- 2019 reg
- Automatic
- Electric
- Read more about 2017 used BMW i3 33kWh Plug-in (Range Extender) (170 ps)View this car
BMW i3
33kWh Plug-in (Range Extender) (170 ps)
- 37,700 miles
- 2017 reg
- Automatic
- Hybrid
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 1 Series SportView this car
BMW 1 Series
Sport
- 35,000 miles
- 2018 reg
- Manual
- Petrol
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 5 Series 2.0 520d M Sport Touring (190 ps)View this car
BMW 5 Series
2.0 520d M Sport Touring (190 ps)
- 78,459 miles
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- Read more about 2016 used BMW X3 2.0 XDRIVE20D SE 5d 188 BHPView this car
BMW X3
2.0 XDRIVE20D SE 5d 188 BHP
- 86,376 miles
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- Read more about 2016 used BMW X3 2.0 20d xLine xDrive (190 ps)View this car
BMW X3
2.0 20d xLine xDrive (190 ps)
- 95,145 miles
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 225xe Luxury 5dr AutoView this car
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
225xe Luxury 5dr Auto
- 54,345 miles
- 2018 reg
- Automatic
- Hybrid
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 320d M Sport Step AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
320d M Sport Step Auto
- 65,534 miles
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 4 Series 2.0 420d M Sport Coupe (190 ps)View this car
BMW 4 Series
2.0 420d M Sport Coupe (190 ps)
- 75,654 miles
- 2017 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 4 Series 2.0 420d M Sport Coupe (190 ps)View this car
BMW 4 Series
2.0 420d M Sport Coupe (190 ps)
- 80,063 miles
- 2016 reg
- Automatic
- Diesel
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Used BMW cars buying guide
Used BMW cars are among the most desirable around. BMW is famous for making cars that are stylish and great to drive and there are lots of used BMWs to choose from, whether you want a compact, cost-effective hatchback, a family-friendly SUV, a classy convertible or a sporty two-seater.
BMW is a German brand, based in Munich, that has been making cars since 1927. Today it’s one of the biggest car companies in the world, selling more than two million new cars in 2023. Although it’s known for its sporty models, BMW produces many different types of car and offers a range of hybrid and pure-electric models.
Which used BMW cars are for sale?
The range of used BMW cars for sale covers most categories of car. The smallest is the i3 electric car, then there’s the 1 Series hatchback and the 2 Series coupe and convertible models. The 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer are compact five-seat and seven-seat MPVs.
The BMW 3 Series is a mid-size saloon or estate model, while the 4 Series is a two-door or five-door coupe, or a two-door convertible. The 5 Series is a large saloon or estate model, while the 6 Series and 8 Series are large coupe or convertible models.
BMW produces a lot of SUVs – they are the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and XM.
Are there any hybrid or electric BMW models?
Most BMW models are available with plug-in hybrid power, combining a petrol engine with electric motor. The notable exceptions are the 1 Series and various coupe and convertible models.
You’ll find a number of used BMW pure-electric models for sale – these are the i3, iX1, iX2, iX3, iX and XM.
What are the most popular BMW models?
BMW 1 Series
The BMW 1 Series is a hatchback model that’s compact and cost-effective, yet gives you the full BMW experience. The latest, five-door-only model was introduced in 2019, replacing a version sold new from 2011 to 2019 that was available as either a three- or a five-door model.
BMW 3 Series
The BMW 3 Series is one of BMW’s most popular and longest-running models. It’s available as either a four-door saloon or five-door estate called 3 Series Touring. A huge range of engines and trims are available, many with an automatic gearbox included as standard.
BMW 5 Series
The BMW 5 Series is a large saloon and estate model (called 5 Series Touring) that gives you a huge amount of interior space and features for your money. It’s comfortable and enjoyable to drive and most versions have an automatic gearbox included as standard.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is a five-seat MPV that gives you a lot of interior space in a car that’s compact and easy to park. All versions are relaxing to drive and give good fuel economy. If you need more space, check out the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer, a longer, seven-seat version of the Active Tourer.
BMW i3
The BMW i3 is a compact, pure-electric hatchback that was sold new in the UK between 2013 and 2022. It's small enough to fit into all but the tiniest parking spaces, yet is well-equipped and good to drive. Official maximum battery range is up to 191 miles for the most recent versions.
Which BMW models are SUVs?
The BMW SUV models are the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, iX and XM. The models with an odd number in their name (and the iX and XM) have a conventional SUV look with a tall, squared-off body – the larger the number, the larger the car, although the XM is roughly the same size as the X7.
The BMW SUV models with an even number in their name – the X2, X4 and X6 – are essentially coupe versions of X1, X3 and X5, with the same raised height but with a lower roofline and sleeker styling behind the front doors.
There are four pure-electric BMW SUV models – the iX1, iX2, iX3 and iX.
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Used BMW cars FAQs
BMW owns the Mini and Rolls-Royce brands. It acquired Mini in 1994 as part of the Rover Group of companies and it acquired Rolls-Royce in 1998.
The two most well-known BMW slogans are ‘Sheer Driving Pleasure’ and ‘The Ultimate Driving Machine’, both of which have been used for many years and refer to the sporty driving feel that BMW cars are famous for.
BMW M Sport is a trim level available for most BMW models that gives you a sportier look and feel than some other trim levels. Find out more about the BMW M Sport with our helpful guide.
BMW uses the name xDrive for its four-wheel drive models. Most BMW models – not just its SUVs – are available with xDrive four-wheel drive.