What mileage is normal for a 2021 BMW 3 Series?

Cars of this age typically show about 75 500 km at inspection; half of them have between 54 900 and 98 400 km.

How often does a used BMW 3 Series have body repairs?

37% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 5.7% had frame repairs.

How much does a used BMW 3 Series cost in Korea?

Over the last year, a 2021 BMW 3 Series was typically listed for ₩29 900 000 (≈ $22 246); half of these cars were listed between ₩26 900 000 (≈ $20 014) and ₩33 500 000 (≈ $24 924).

What problems do inspectors find on a BMW 3 Series?

Most often: Engine oil leak (8.7%), Transmission oil leak (1.5%).

BMW 3 Series: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea

What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.

Inspections from October 20, 2009 to November 3, 2026

Inspected cars: 22 776
Typical mileage per year: 12 300 km
Outer panels repaired or replaced: 37%
Frame repairs: 5.7%
Typical asking prices: ₩5 300 000 – ₩48 250 000; ≈ $3 943 – $35 898

Mileage by age

Odometer readings at inspection, by the car's age in years. Half of the cars fall within the range shown.

Age, years	Model year	Typical mileage	Half of the cars	Cars
0	2026	7 600 km	4 800 – 10 300	607
1	2025	13 200 km	8 100 – 21 800	1 514
2	2024	29 500 km	19 900 – 41 900	1 840
3	2023	43 900 km	31 000 – 60 000	2 566
4	2022	60 400 km	43 700 – 79 500	2 984
5	2021	75 500 km	54 900 – 98 400	2 989
6	2020	87 700 km	67 300 – 110 200	2 560
7	2019	98 600 km	75 300 – 125 000	2 178
8	2018	109 400 km	84 400 – 141 500	2 090
9	2017	120 300 km	92 300 – 156 100	1 691
10	2016	129 300 km	96 700 – 163 800	1 311
11	2015	136 300 km	102 500 – 172 200	1 023
12	2014	136 500 km	106 900 – 172 400	755
13	2013	138 500 km	108 700 – 173 000	562
14	2012	136 400 km	106 600 – 169 500	380
15	2011	136 900 km	103 800 – 167 700	212
16	2010	134 600 km	107 100 – 166 500	138
17	2009	129 000 km	97 700 – 168 300	91
18	2008	135 800 km	111 700 – 174 300	60
19	2007	155 800 km	121 800 – 191 500	42

Is this mileage normal?

Compare a car's odometer reading with other BMW 3 Series cars of the same age.

Model year

Mileage, km

Body repairs found at inspection

Korean inspections record replaced or repaired outer panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid) separately from frame repairs. Only frame damage counts as an accident in Korea.

Car age	Outer panels	Frame	Cars
Up to 3 years	17%	2.9%	4 362
4–7 years	36%	6.3%	7 007
8–11 years	49%	7.2%	4 648
12 years and older	56%	6.2%	1 860
All ages	37%	5.7%	17 877

What inspectors find most often

Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.

Problem	All ages	Up to 3 years	4–7 years	8–11 years	12 years and older
Engine oil leak	8.7%Leaking, not just seepage: 1.6%	0.3%	3.7%	14%	40%
Transmission oil leak	1.5%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.2%	0.1%	0.5%	1.8%	8.3%

Asking prices in Korea

Asking prices of cars listed for sale in South Korea over the last year, before shipping and customs.

Model year	Typical price	Half of the cars	Cars
2026	₩48 250 000≈ $‪35 898‬	₩43 690 000 – ₩56 800 000≈ $32 505 – $42 259	78
2025	₩46 500 000≈ $‪34 596‬	₩42 000 000 – ₩54 500 000≈ $31 248 – $40 548	373
2024	₩43 900 000≈ $‪32 662‬	₩41 400 000 – ₩48 500 000≈ $30 802 – $36 084	241
2023	₩39 990 000≈ $‪29 753‬	₩36 900 000 – ₩44 000 000≈ $27 454 – $32 736	308
2022	₩33 640 000≈ $‪25 028‬	₩29 900 000 – ₩37 500 000≈ $22 246 – $27 900	424
2021	₩29 900 000≈ $‪22 246‬	₩26 900 000 – ₩33 500 000≈ $20 014 – $24 924	553
2020	₩26 490 000≈ $‪19 709‬	₩23 200 000 – ₩31 000 000≈ $17 261 – $23 064	373
2019	₩26 000 000≈ $‪19 344‬	₩23 020 000 – ₩29 580 000≈ $17 127 – $22 008	214
2018	₩17 500 000≈ $‪13 020‬	₩15 300 000 – ₩19 500 000≈ $11 383 – $14 508	546
2017	₩15 200 000≈ $‪11 309‬	₩13 000 000 – ₩17 300 000≈ $9 672 – $12 871	404
2016	₩13 200 000≈ $‪9 821‬	₩11 500 000 – ₩15 050 000≈ $8 556 – $11 197	343
2015	₩10 500 000≈ $‪7 812‬	₩8 700 000 – ₩12 400 000≈ $6 473 – $9 226	297
2014	₩8 600 000≈ $‪6 398‬	₩7 400 000 – ₩10 800 000≈ $5 506 – $8 035	202
2013	₩7 300 000≈ $‪5 431‬	₩5 700 000 – ₩9 500 000≈ $4 241 – $7 068	144
2012	₩6 500 000≈ $‪4 836‬	₩5 050 000 – ₩8 150 000≈ $3 757 – $6 064	106
2011	₩5 300 000≈ $‪3 943‬	₩4 500 000 – ₩7 990 000≈ $3 348 – $5 945	37

BMW 3 Series: questions and answers

What mileage is normal for a 2021 BMW 3 Series?: Cars of this age typically show about 75 500 km at inspection; half of them have between 54 900 and 98 400 km.
How often does a used BMW 3 Series have body repairs?: 37% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 5.7% had frame repairs.
How much does a used BMW 3 Series cost in Korea?: Over the last year, a 2021 BMW 3 Series was typically listed for ₩29 900 000 (≈ $22 246); half of these cars were listed between ₩26 900 000 (≈ $20 014) and ₩33 500 000 (≈ $24 924).
What problems do inspectors find on a BMW 3 Series?: Most often: Engine oil leak (8.7%), Transmission oil leak (1.5%).

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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026