2014 BMW 3 SERIES — £18,380 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Colchester
£18,380
61,600 miles | Diesel | Manual
Listing Quality
87/100
Good
vs Market Average
+28%
Above Market
Value Retention
25/100
Steep Depreciation
Our Verdict
87
/100
This 2014 BMW 3 SERIES is listed at £18,380 by Velvis Cars in Colchester. It has 61,600 miles on the clock. At 28% above the market average of £14,378, this is priced on the higher side compared to 59 similar listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £3,751/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2014
Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
Colour
Grey
Fuel Type
Diesel
Gearbox
Manual
Mileage
61,600 miles
Engine
2L
Seats
5
CO2
133 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 5
ULEZ Compliant
Non Compliant
Power
181 BHP
Torque
280 lbs/ft
Top Speed
142 mph
0-60 mph
7.8s
Cylinders
4
Gears
6
Combined MPG
55.4 mpg
Urban MPG
43.5 mpg
Extra Urban MPG
67.3 mpg
Length
4624mm
Width
1811mm
Height
1467mm
Wheelbase
2810mm
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
Highlights
PERFECT provenance: 1 owner from new9 BMW service visits present. M Sport Plus PackHeated seatselectric tailgate4WD and much more
All Features & Equipment (118)
PERFECT provenance: 1 owner from new9 BMW service visits present. M Sport Plus PackHeated seatselectric tailgate4WD and much more19in Alloy Wheels - M Star Spoke - 403M £600Enhanced Bluetooth Telephone Preparation with USB Audio Interface and Voice Control £430Headlights - Washer System £215Interior Trim - Burr Walnut Wood £100M Sport Braking System £570M Sport Plus Package £1,900Media Package - BMW Business £890Mineral Grey £645Seats - Front Heated £325Servotronic Steering £85Speaker System - Harman Kardon £675Sun Protection Glazing £265Xenon Headlights £710Total value of factory fitted extras £7,410Top speed142 mph0 to 607.8 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)280Engine power (BHP)181Extra Urban (mpg)67.3Urban (mpg)43.5Combined (mpg)55.4Cylinders - bore (mm)84TransmissionManualNumber of gears6Cylinders - stroke (mm)90CC1,995Cylinders4CO2 (g/km)133Standard Euro emissionsEuro 5Ultra Low Emission ZoneNon CompliantAir Conditioning - Automatic with Two-Zone ControlArmrest - Front and Rear Integrated into Door TrimArmrest - Front with Storage CompartmentArmrest - Rear CentreAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorBottle Holders - Front Door Storage CompartmentsCup Holders - Front x2Extended LightingFloor Mats - VelourGlove Compartment - Opener with Chrome TrimGrab Handles - Integrated in Roof Lining x4Handbrake - LeatherHandbrake and Gear Knob - LeatherHeadlining - AnthraciteInterior Trim - Aluminium HexagonInterior Trim Finisher - Estoril BlueMultifunction Controls for Steering WheelRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationSmokers Package DeletionSport Seats - FrontSteering Column - Reach and Rake Manual AdjustmentSun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors and Ticket PocketTailgate Operation - PoweredThrough-Loading SystemToolkit18in Alloy Wheels - Light M Star Spoke - 400MDoor Handles - Body ColourDoor Mirrors - Body Coloured HousingDoor Mirrors - Electric and Heated - Aspheric Drivers SideElectric Windows - Front and Rear with Fingertip Control and Anti PinchExterior Trim - High-Gloss ShadowlineM Aerodynamic BodystylingM Sport PackageRoof Rails - BlackRun Flat TyresTailgate Window - Independently OpeningWindows - Heated Protection Glazing with Green TintWindscreen Washer Jets - HeatedABS - Anti Lock Braking SystemAirbags - CurtainAirbags - DriverAirbags - Front SideAirbags - PassengerAlarm - Thatcham Cat 1 and ImmobiliserASC - Automatic Stability ControlBrake AssistBrake DryingBrake Pad Wear IndicatorCBC - Cornering Brake ControlCentral Locking - RemoteChild Proof Locking System - Rear DoorsCrash SensorCruise Control with Brake FunctionDBC - Dynamic Brake ControlDSC - Dynamic Stability Control PlusDTC - Dynamic Traction ControlDynamic Brake LightsElectronic Differential LockFirst Aid KitHill Start AssistantiDrive Controller - 8 Favourite ButtonsISOFIX - RearOBC - On Board ComputerPDC - Park Distance Control - RearSide Impact ProtectionTPWS - Tyre Pressure Warning SystemWarning TriangleHeight1467mmHeight inclusive of roof railsmmLength4624mmWheelbase2810mmWidth1811mmWidth including mirrorsmmLuggage capacity (seats up) litresLuggage capacity (seats down) litresNumber of seats5Gross vehicle weight kgMax loading weightkgMax towing weight (braked)kgMax towing weight (unbraked)kgTurning circle (kerb to kerb) metresMax roof loadkgMinimum kerb weight1575 kg
Above MarketListed at £18,380 vs market average of £14,378 (+28%)
Market Low
£4,810
Market Average
£14,378
Market High
£50,518
Comparables
59 listings
Based on 59 comparable BMW 3 SERIES listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£569/year
Mileage Impact
Steep Depreciation
£1,591/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Steep Depreciation
£3,751/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £11,440 (+£6,940)
Mileage-predicted: £17,470 (+£910)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-2,160/yr | 10k mi/yr £-3,751/yr | 15k mi/yr £-5,342/yr
Based on 429 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
87
Overall Listing Quality
Good — this listing is well-presented and informative.
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