The 2008 BMW 325 is a rear-wheel-drive convertible, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 3.0 litres and an output of 145 kW (197 hp).

The asking price is 16,699 €. That is 5,499 € (49%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 11,200 €. The estimate is based on 215 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 8 days and a private seller in about 14 days. At this asking price, the estimate for this particular car is about 15 days.

The odometer reads 283,000 km, which works out at about 16,000 km per year. The car was inspected 5/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 5/2027. There are 2 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,360 € per year.

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

Basic information

Registration number
BXC-838
Mileage
283,000 km
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Engine
3.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Convertible
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
White
Tyre size
225/45 R17
Wheel size
17″
In traffic use in Finland
2 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBAWM71050PR66841
maksimi.fi ID
176346
Nettiauto ID
15926572

Technical details

Power
145 kW / 197 hp
Seats
4
Number of gears
6
Cylinders
6
Turbocharger
Yes
CO2 emissions
164 g/km (NEDC)
Kerb weight
1,815 kg
Gross weight
2,170 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,580 × 1,782 × 1,340 mm
Last inspection
5/2026
Type approval number
e1*2001/116*0346*06

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

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Asking price: 16,699 €

Well above market price

Market price estimate 11,200 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 215 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 325, 2008) 6,300 €
  • Body type: Convertible +2,920 €
  • Fuel type: Diesel +2,430 €
  • Sold by a private seller −450 €
  • Market price estimate 11,200 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission, rear-wheel drive.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 8 days and a private seller in about 14 days. At this asking price, the estimate for this particular car is about 15 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 5/2027

About 9 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 5/2026.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

3,024 cars of the BMW 3-sarja model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 3,021 defects leading to a failure, or 99.9 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. That is 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 50.6

    1,530 defects·All cars 27.5

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

  2. Brakes 24.2

    731 defects·All cars 20.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 9.8

    297 defects·All cars 7.9

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

The remaining 15.3 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (1,575). Median mileage 281,000 km.

Sale periods

Private seller, Espoo, Uusimaa 1 day for sale
16/8/202617/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 325 cost?

BMW 325 is for sale at 16,699 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 11,200 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 16/08/2026.

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 2008.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 283,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 5/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

45.5 % of BMW 3-sarja cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (3,024 inspections, median mileage 281,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2008 BMW in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 6,364 BMW passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 5.9 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 6th most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (64.5 %). The figure is a 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 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 99.9 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 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.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 614 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power 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 325 located?

The car is located in Uusimaa (Espoo, Uusimaa).

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.