A NEW survey has highlighted the three cars which hold their value the most over three years.

Which? magazine estimated the BMW 316ti Compact lost just 47% of its value, putting it in joint first place with the Lexus IS200 and Mercedes-Benz C-class.

BMW GB managing director Jim O'Donnell said: 'While our cars are at the premium end of the market, the costs of owning one are often far lower than more mainstream, mass market models.'