BMW 3-serie in Denmark
Key figures for the BMW 3-serie (model family) registered in Denmark today.
Passenger cars
18,419
#1 among BMW models
Driven per year
18,791
Whole fleet: 15,096 km/year
Average age
13.7 years
Leased
5.6%
Electric cars
0.0%
BMW 3-serie is a common premium family car in Denmark, with 18,000 registered cars today and the model family ranking first within BMW. It is a familiar sight in the Danish car fleet, usually as a saloon or estate, and it is not an electric model in this register.
The average BMW 3-serie is 14 years old and drives 18,800 km per year, above the fleet average of 15,100 km. Fuel is split almost evenly between petrol and diesel, with 51% petrol and 49% diesel, so the right used-car checks depend on the exact car and engine.
A free plate check on FastCarCheck.dk shows Motorregistret data such as the latest syn with odometer reading, import as used, leasing, and previous number plates and VIN.
Average odometer reading at the latest inspection, by the car’s age. The first inspection is normally in year 4, so there are few readings for brand-new cars.
- BMW 3-serie
- Whole fleet
Age (years)
Show figures as a table
| Age (years) | BMW 3-serie | Whole fleet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36,286 | 17,333 |
| 2 | 61,138 | 35,367 |
| 3 | 87,363 | 64,371 |
| 4 | 99,016 | 74,727 |
| 5 | 122,690 | 92,191 |
| 6 | 136,343 | 106,523 |
| 7 | 176,183 | 126,711 |
| 8 | 198,633 | 140,557 |
| 9 | 225,444 | 155,376 |
| 10 | 240,198 | 165,782 |
| 11 | 258,794 | 179,267 |
| 12 | 266,441 | 184,456 |
| 13 | 270,780 | 208,112 |
| 14 | 278,161 | 208,850 |
| 15 | 295,935 | 221,998 |
| 16 | 289,339 | 211,661 |
| 17 | 294,469 | 221,278 |
| 18 | 285,891 | 218,540 |
| 19 | 296,544 | 222,062 |
| 20 | 283,499 | 217,187 |
| 21 | 245,561 | 226,995 |
| 22 | 250,157 | 225,343 |
| 23 | 234,636 | 236,516 |
| 24 | 240,950 | 231,418 |
| 25 | 260,791 | 228,910 |
- Petrol 50.8%
- Diesel 49.2%
Show figures as a table
| Year | Cars |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 233 |
| 2002 | 236 |
| 2003 | 226 |
| 2004 | 251 |
| 2005 | 603 |
| 2006 | 594 |
| 2007 | 600 |
| 2008 | 446 |
| 2009 | 528 |
| 2010 | 512 |
| 2011 | 408 |
| 2012 | 762 |
| 2013 | 1,151 |
| 2014 | 795 |
| 2015 | 837 |
| 2016 | 1,266 |
| 2017 | 794 |
| 2018 | 1,257 |
| 2019 | 1,161 |
| 2020 | 882 |
| 2021 | 969 |
| 2022 | 624 |
| 2023 | 259 |
| 2024 | 90 |
| 2025 | 139 |
| 2026 | 671 |
Before you buy a used BMW 3-serie
- 01
Check the latest syn and any omsyn
The free plate check shows the latest syn, not the full inspection history. If the car failed and needed omsyn, ask the seller for earlier inspection reports or check findsynsrapport.esyn.dk yourself.
- 02
Compare mileage with age
BMW 3-serie cars in Denmark average 18,800 km per year, and the average odometer is 99,000 km at 4 years, 199,000 km at 8 years, and 266,000 km at 12 years. Make sure the odometer on the latest syn and the seller’s story fit the car’s age.
- 03
Ask for the service book and invoices
The plate check does not show service history. Ask the seller for the service book and invoices, and make sure dates and mileage make sense with the car’s odometer.
- 04
Check diesel or petrol use for your driving
Nearly half of registered BMW 3-serie cars are diesel, so think about how you will use the car. If you drive mostly short trips, a diesel may not suit your needs; if you do longer trips, petrol or diesel may both be worth comparing.
- 05
Look at import, leasing and previous number plates
The plate check can show whether the car was imported used, whether it was leased, and its previous number plates. These details help you verify the car’s background and match the car to old ads or documents.
- 06
Check debt and any earlier inspection reports yourself
The free plate check does not show debt, liens, or inspection history before the latest syn. Search Bilbogen at tinglysning.dk for debt/liens, and use findsynsrapport.esyn.dk for earlier inspection reports.
Questions about the BMW 3-serie
How many BMW 3-serie cars are registered in Denmark?
There are 18,000 registered BMW 3-serie cars in Denmark today. Within BMW, the 3-serie ranks first.
How far do BMW 3-serie cars drive per year in Denmark?
The average BMW 3-serie drives 18,800 km per year. That is above the fleet average of 15,100 km per year.
How old are BMW 3-serie cars in Denmark?
The average age is 14 years. The first registration years in the register run from 2001 to 2026, and the most common first registration year is 2016.
What share of BMW 3-serie cars are electric in Denmark?
The register shows 0% electric for this model family. In practice, the registered BMW 3-serie in Denmark today is petrol or diesel.
Buying a used BMW 3-serie?
Look up the number plate and see that car’s data from the Motor Register.