The 2005 BMW 330 is a rear-wheel-drive estate, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 3.0 litres and an output of 229 kW (311 hp).

The asking price is 3,500 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 4,000 €. The estimate is based on 194 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 10 days.

The odometer reads 551,766 km, which works out at about 26,000 km per year. The car was inspected 11/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 11/2026.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,380 € per year.

The original tyre size is 225/45 R17. The seller is a private individual, Iisalmi.

Basic information

Registration number
JHN-757
Mileage
551,766 km
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Engine
3.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2005
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Black
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
162742
Nettiauto ID
15909848

Technical details

Power
229 kW / 312 hp
Torque
720 Nm
Acceleration (0–100)
5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
Fuel consumption
8.6 l/100 km (combined)
Seats
5
Doors
5
First registration
03/05/2005
Last inspection
11/2025

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 3,500 €

At market price

Market price estimate 4,000 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 194 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 330, 2005) 6,200 €
  • Rear-wheel drive +260 €
  • Sold by a private seller −210 €
  • High mileage −2,250 €
  • Market price estimate 4,000 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 10 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 11/2026

About 3 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 11/2025.

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Failures in the same model series

1,669 cars of the BMW 3-sarja model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 2,358 defects leading to a failure, or 141.3 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. That is clearly more defects than in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 53.6

    895 defects·All cars 27.6

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 36.8

    614 defects·All cars 27.7

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 21.4

    357 defects·All cars 12.8

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

The remaining 20.9 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (1,294). Median mileage 302,000 km.

Figures describe the BMW 3-sarja model series first registered in 2005, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller, Iisalmi, Pohjois-Savo 4 days for sale
8/8/202610/8/202611/8/202613/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Penkattu aikoinaa navoille 312hp 720nm M57n moottori ja 6lovine manuaali Edessä on Jom redline alusta ja takana on jom redline iskarit ja bilstein jouset Otettaan vaihdossa autoja, kevytkuorma autoja ja enskamoottoripyöriä

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 330 cost?

BMW 330 is for sale at 3,500 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 4,000 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 4 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 08/08/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2005 and was first registered on 03/05/2005.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 551,766 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 11/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 54.5 % of BMW 3-sarja cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,669 inspections, median mileage 302,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2005 BMW in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 3,490 BMW passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 3.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 9th most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (53.7 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

What causes inspection failures for this model year?

For BMW 3-sarja cars first registered in 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 141.3 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is manual.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 738 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 225/45 R17.

Where is BMW 330 located?

The car is located in Pohjois-Savo (Iisalmi, Pohjois-Savo).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.