Used BMW 316

Used cars, model years and price levels

#16 most popular BMW model in Finland (of 124 models)*

#173 most popular car model in Finland (of 1793 models)*

*measured by number of active listings

For sale
101
Reported sales
258
Asking price (median)
5,500 €
Inspection failure rate
32.3 %
Average mileage
266,870 km
Time on market (median)
8 days
Fleet for sale
3.4 %

The BMW 316 is Finland's #16 most popular BMW model: 101 cars are for sale, which is 1.6 % of all cars for sale. The median asking price is 5,500 € and the average is 6,189 €; the cheapest car costs 1,300 € and the priciest 14,490 €. Cars for sale are model years 1978–2017, averaging 21 years old. The most common fuel type is petrol (76% of cars for sale) and the most common body type is sedan (65%). Average mileage is 266,870 km. Median time on market is 8 days. The inspection failure rate averaged 32.3 % in 2025 periodic inspections.

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Breakdowns

Price estimate

  • Well below market price 6 %
  • Below market price 8 %
  • At market price 40 %
  • Above market price 32 %
  • Well above market price 13 %

Fuel type

  • Petrol 76 %
  • Diesel 24 %

Gearbox

  • Manual 65 %
  • Automatic 35 %

Seller

  • Private seller 76 %
  • Dealer 24 %

Body type

  • Sedan 65 %
  • Estate 21 %
  • Hatchback 7 %
  • Coupé 3 %
  • Other 3 %

Inspection failure rate

Failure rate in 2025 periodic inspections, by first registration year

  • BMW 316
  • All cars

Average failure rate 32.3 % (30,564 inspections in 2025, median mileage 231,000 km). Brand average 26.3 %, national average 26.9 %. Figures cover the model series BMW 3-sarja.

Causes of failures

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 50.1 %

    9,939 defects, All cars 39.4 %

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

  2. Brakes 24.2 %

    4,793 defects, All cars 27.7 %

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 9.3 %

    1,846 defects, All cars 10.1 %

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

  4. Chassis and body 5.1 %

    1,010 defects, All cars 9.6 %

    Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank

2025 periodic inspections recorded 19,845 defects leading to a failure across 30,564 inspections. The remaining 11 % of defects fall under other items. The single most common defect item was jousitus ja iskunvaimennus (3,542 failures). Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (10,905).

Figures count defects, not cars: a failed car often has several defects. Shares are calculated from all defects leading to a failure.

Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

Model years

For sale by model year

Median asking price by model year

Prices by model year: for sale and sold
Model yearFor saleAsking price (median)Sold (median)
2017114,490 €12,890 €
201618,000 €13,290 €
2015610,675 €11,745 €
2014910,880 €9,999 €
2013209,095 €8,430 €
201257,000 €6,640 €
201114,690 €4,740 €
201025,245 €4,620 €
200906,095 €
200804,995 €
200602,500 €
200523,875 €1,500 €
2004102,100 €2,000 €
2003112,300 €1,700 €
200272,300 €1,890 €
200151,600 €1,800 €
200072,400 €1,890 €
199942,000 €2,450 €
199843,745 €2,000 €
199734,650 €2,800 €
199615,500 €3,395 €
199553,450 €3,450 €
199445,095 €2,900 €
19931600 €13,000 €
199211,600 €3,150 €
199104,500 €
199004,800 €
198925,400 €6,875 €
198817,500 €3,240 €
198728,100 €2,850 €
1986017,500 €
1985016,700 €
198406,750 €
198304,500 €
197919,680 €
197818,000 €
197602,600 €

Price by model year

Average depreciation 13 %/yr

Effect of equipment on price

  • Automatic transmission 35% of cars +239 € avg +296 €

Average effect on asking price according to the price estimate model, in cars that have the feature. The share is calculated from BMW 316 cars with a price estimate. The vertical line on the bar and the avg figure show the same feature’s average effect across all models.

Time on market vs. comparable models

Median time on market

Time on market

Time on market (median) 8 days

Largest BMW 316 sellers

Private sellers also have 89 BMW 316 listings. Figures are current listings by dealer chain.

BMW 316 cars by region

Uusimaa: 22Varsinais-Suomi: 14Satakunta: 11Kanta-Häme: 3Etelä-Savo: 2Pirkanmaa: 11Päijät-Häme: 7Kymenlaakso: 4Etelä-Karjala: 2Pohjois-Savo: 5Pohjois-Karjala: 4Keski-Suomi: 6Etelä-Pohjanmaa: 7Pohjanmaa: 3Keski-Pohjanmaa: 1Pohjois-Pohjanmaa: 7Kainuu: 2Lappi: 6Ahvenanmaa: 0
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  • 1–2
  • 3–6
  • 7–10
  • over 10

All regions

RegionFor saleShareMedian price
Uusimaa2218.8 %3,475 €
Varsinais-Suomi1412 %8,450 €
Pirkanmaa119.4 %4,800 €
Satakunta119.4 %4,650 €
Etelä-Pohjanmaa76 %8,000 €
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa76 %7,000 €
Päijät-Häme76 %4,500 €
Keski-Suomi65.1 %2,500 €
Lappi65.1 %3,450 €
Pohjois-Savo54.3 %2,700 €
Kymenlaakso43.4 %3,850 €
Pohjois-Karjala43.4 %1,500 €
Kanta-Häme32.6 %4,950 €
Pohjanmaa32.6 %7,600 €
Etelä-Karjala21.7 %3,600 €
Etelä-Savo21.7 %3,900 €
Kainuu21.7 %2,995 €
Keski-Pohjanmaa10.9 %9,900 €
Ahvenanmaa00 %

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BMW 316 listings per day

For sale 124

Value of cars sold (cumulative)

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Frequently asked questions

How many BMW 316 cars are for sale in Finland?

There are 101 used BMW 316 cars for sale in Finland.

Where can I find used BMW 316 cars?

There are 101 used BMW 316 cars for sale in Finland. maksimi.fi lists all used BMW 316 cars with prices and price estimates; the largest sellers are Kamux, Saka, J. Rinta-Jouppi.

How much does a used BMW 316 cost?

The median asking price of BMW 316 cars for sale is 5,500 €, and the average is 6,189 €. Prices range from 1,300 € to 14,490 €.

What have used BMW 316 cars sold for?

258 BMW 316 cars have been sold while tracked. Realised prices vary by model year; for example, model year 2015 cars sold at a median of 11,745 €. Prices are each car's last asking price before the sale.

What model years of the BMW 316 are for sale?

Model years 1978–2017 are for sale. Model year 2013 has the most listings (20 cars).

How popular is the BMW 316?

The BMW 316 is the #16 most popular BMW model in Finland: its share of BMW cars for sale is 1.6 %.

How much value does a BMW 316 lose per year?

Based on median asking prices by model year, a used BMW 316's value falls by an average of 13% per year. The figure reflects the resale value trend of the used car.

How often does the BMW 316 fail its inspection?

The failure rate of BMW 316 cars in 2025 periodic inspections was 32.3 % on average (30,564 inspections, median mileage 231,000 km). The national average was 26.9 %. Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

What causes BMW 316 cars to fail their inspection?

In 2025 periodic inspections, BMW 316 cars recorded 19,845 defects leading to a failure, most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks, chassis and body. The single most common defect was jousitus ja iskunvaimennus. Figures count defects, not cars, because a failed car often has several defects.

How fast does a BMW 316 sell?

Sold BMW 316 cars were listed for a median of 8 days before being sold.

What is the most common fuel type in BMW 316 cars?

The most common fuel type is petrol: 76% of cars for sale.

What share of BMW 316 cars have an automatic gearbox?

35% of BMW 316 cars for sale have an automatic gearbox.

Do dealers or private sellers sell more BMW 316 cars?

24% of cars for sale are dealer listings and 76% are from private sellers.

What is the most common BMW 316 body type?

The most common body type is sedan: 65% of cars for sale.

What is the typical mileage of a BMW 316?

The average mileage of BMW 316 cars for sale is 266,870 km.

Where in Finland are the most BMW 316 cars for sale?

The largest number of BMW 316 cars for sale is in Uusimaa (22 cars). The next largest regions are Varsinais-Suomi and Pirkanmaa.

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