Auto Trader’s most searched used BMW cars

Trying to decide which car is perfect for you? With so much choice, why not see what other people are searching for on Auto Trader?

Used BMW 3 series – (2,993,016)

Often it takes top spot, but this month the BMW 3 Series was searched for just a few thousand times less than the Volkswagen Golf. The BMW 3 series is constant hit thanks to its long standing pedigree and desirability. It has a reputation for its fine handling and engines, and it’s one of the only rear-wheel-drive cars in the class. – More Used BMW Cars

Used BMW X5 – (478,691)

The hottest off-roader according to your searching is the BMW X5, followed by a trio of Land Rovers, the Range Rover, Freelander and Discovery. The BMW X5 blew the opposition out of the water in 2000 when BMW turned their hand to the four-wheel-drive market with remarkable success. BMW realised most people don’t go ‘mud plugging’, so they honed the BMW X5 to feel great on the road while offering the space and stature of a premium SUV.

Used BMW 5 Series (1,089,552)

It seems you can’t get enough of the Munich carmaker, and the BMW 5 Series is the most searched for executive car, with more than one million searches in March. The styling of the BMW 5-Series was controversial when it was launched, but its sharp-edged look has been a massive success and now it’s a style been adopted for the rest of the BMW range.

Used BMW Z3 (252,852)

The BMW Z3 was launched in 1996 at a time when Mercedes was launching its SLK coupé-cabriolet and shortly before Audi launched its TT, which was initially offered in coupé form only. Porsche was also introducing its open-topped Boxster, just as there was an explosion in demand for premium coupés and convertibles. Well received for its superb handling and bullet-proof build quality, early Z3s were criticised for their lack of performance, as only small-capacity four-cylinder engines were initially offered. However, the arrival of six-cylinder powerplants was a huge improvement, as now the Z3 had the performance to go with its great chassis, strong brakes and superb attention to detail.