BMW Rad 3 Compact • 2013 • 28,900 km

Cash

£ 8,900 GBP

Birmingham,

Vehicle Details

Condition

Used

Manufacturer

BMW

Model

Rad 3 Compact

Year

2013

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

28900 km

Description

2013 (13) BMW-M135i M Performance 5dr Full bmw service history 1 previous owner from new, myself being second owner 8 speed auto Thousands of extras worth , Harman Kardon hi-fi surround system Adaptive m suspension Rain sensor Automatic Headlight cleaning system Front and rear parking distance control Bleeping when locked/unlocked Electronic digital speedometer on cluster Full black leather DAB,bluetooth, aux X2 keys to come with it Mint condition mechanically and cosmetically Start/stop Eco pro, comfort mode, sport, sport plus Original bmw m135i unmolested vehicle, always driven when engine hot, never revved when cold.

Frequently asked questions

This 2013 BMW Rad 3 Compact is 8-15 years old — value-priced daily-driver territory. Mechanical condition matters far more than cosmetics at this age. Ask for the most recent timing-belt/chain interval, suspension work, and any major repairs. A documented one-owner Rad 3 Compact in this range is a stronger buy than a higher-trim with unknown history.

This listing is below the typical mileage band for a 2013 BMW — most Rad 3 Compacts of this age show closer to 15-20k km/year. Low mileage is a price-supporting attribute but verify the odometer hasn't been rolled back (check service records and inspection-station logs in United Kingdom).

Birmingham, Birmingham is a smaller market — comparable BMW Rad 3 Compact listings are scarce, so this car can carry a small premium for buyers who can't find local alternatives. Be transparent about condition; buyers who travel for a listing typically expect what they see in the photos.

For an older BMW Rad 3 Compact like this one, prioritize: timing belt/chain interval (ask for the last replacement receipt), suspension bushings and shocks, brake-fluid condition, transmission service history, and rust on the rocker panels and subframe. A pre-purchase inspection at an independent shop pays for itself many times over at this age.

Insurance in United Kingdom is a private-carrier market. For a mid-tier BMW Rad 3 Compact in Birmingham, expect 4-8% of the market value per year for full coverage. The biggest cost-driver is the city — Birmingham rates can be meaningfully higher than rural Birmingham for the same BMW.

Gasoline pricing in United Kingdom is moderate. For this Rad 3 Compact, expect monthly fuel cost to scale roughly with kilometers driven and the manufacturer-rated economy minus 10-15% for real-world conditions.

This is a private-seller listing. For a mid-tier purchase like this BMW Rad 3 Compact, the buyer usually pre-arranges financing with their own bank or credit union — get pre-approval before contacting the seller. The seller will typically wait for funds to clear before signing over the title.

In Birmingham, United Kingdom, you'll need the original title signed over by the seller, a bill of sale, a current emissions / safety inspection where required by Birmingham, a VIN-match verification, and proof of insurance to take possession. The state DMV or motor-vehicle agency processes the transfer; many do it the same day.

This is a private-seller listing — an individual selling their own BMW Rad 3 Compact, not a business. Treat it like any other person-to-person purchase: meet in a safe public location (a police-station parking lot is the gold standard), verify the seller's ID against the title before any money changes hands, and never wire funds before seeing the vehicle in person.

Low kilometers for a BMW Rad 3 Compact of this year preserves resale value meaningfully — buyers in United Kingdom actively search by mileage filter. Each thousand kilometers added to the odometer between now and a future sale shaves a small but measurable amount off the next asking price.

On a mid-tier listing in a smaller market like Birmingham, Birmingham, sellers often hold firmer on price because comparable BMW Rad 3 Compacts are scarce. Lead with your timing (ready-to-buy) and your willingness to handle transfer paperwork — a frictionless transaction is sometimes worth a few percent to the seller.

If the seller still owes a bank or finance company against this BMW Rad 3 Compact, the title has a lien recorded. Do NOT hand over funds before the lien is released. Standard practice in United Kingdom: buyer's bank pays the lender directly for the loan balance and pays the seller for the remainder, with the lender's release letter arriving alongside the new title. Verify the lien status through whatever public registry United Kingdom uses (DMV / DETRAN / Registro Civil / etc.) before agreeing to a purchase price.

BMW Rad 3 Compact • 2013 • 28,900 km