The F30 BMW 3 Series was one of SA's most popular vehicles while it was on sale from 2012 through to 2019. The business class sedan was even built locally in Rosslyn Pretoria before being replaced by the X3 at the plant.


What should you be looking out for when buying a used 3 Series? Francisco Nwamba owned one and points out some key things to look out for when looking for an F30 3 Series. He goes through the common problems, what to look out for on a test drive and some of the important parts prices for regularly consumed items.