2016 BMW 3 SERIES — £16,900 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Bury Rd, Ipswich
£16,900
47,284 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Saloon
Listing Quality
84/100
Good
vs Market Average
-6%
Below Market
Value Retention
25/100
Steep Depreciation
Our Verdict
84
/100
This 2016 BMW 3 SERIES is listed at £16,900 by Hammond Cars in Bury Rd. It has 47,284 miles on the clock. At 6% below the market average of £17,936, this looks competitively priced based on 52 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £3,166/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2016
Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
Body Style
Saloon
Colour
Blue
Fuel Type
Diesel
Gearbox
Automatic
Mileage
47,284 miles
Engine
3L
All Features & Equipment (163)
Enhanced Bluetooth Telephone Preparation with USB Audio Interface and Voice Control £430Seats - Front Heated £325Sun Protection Glazing £265Total value of factory fitted extras £1,020Top speed155 mph0 to 604.8 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)465Engine power (BHP)309Extra Urban (mpg)57.6Urban (mpg)43.5Combined (mpg)51.4Cylinders - bore (mm)84TransmissionAutomaticNumber of gears8Cylinders - stroke (mm)90CC2,993Cylinders6CO2 (g/km)145Standard Euro emissionsEuro 6Ultra Low Emission ZoneCompliantActive Carbon MicrofilterAir Conditioning - Automatic with Two-Zone ControlAmbient Interior LightingAmbient Lighting - Switchable BMW Classic Orange - Cold White - LEDArmrest - Dakota Leather - BlackArmrest - Front and Rear Integrated into Door TrimArmrest - Front with Storage CompartmentArmrest - Rear CentreAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorBottle Holders - Front Door Storage CompartmentsCentre Console - Estoril Blue MattComfort Go Keyless Engine StartCup Holders - Front x2Cup Holders - Rear ArmrestDoor Panel - Leatherette - BlackDoor Panels - Upper Arm Trim - Foam-Backed Foil Grained - BlackDoor Pull Handle - Estoril Blue MattExit Lighting - FrontExtended LightingFloor Carpet - Velour - AnthraciteFloor Mats - VelourFootwell Lights - Front and RearFront Reading Lights using LED TechnologyGlove Compartment - Opener with Chrome TrimGrab Handles - in Roof Lining x4Handbrake and Gear Knob - LeatherHead Restraints - Front and RearHeadlining - AnthraciteHeadrests - Dakota Leather - BlackIlluminated Vanity Mirrors for Driver and PassengerInstrument Panel - Estoril Blue MattInstrument Panel - Lower Section - Plastic Grained - BlackInstrument Panel - Upper Section - Plastic Grained - BlackInterior Trim - A-B Pillar - Lower Section - Plastic - BlackInterior Trim - A-B-C Pillar - Upper Section - Everest GreyInterior Trim - Aluminium Hexagon with Estoril Blue FinisherLashing Eyes in Luggage Compartment x4Luggage Compartment - Electric Unlocking via the Keys Remote ControlLuggage Compartment Light - LEDLuggage Compartment Lining - Needlepunch - AnthraciteM Sport Instrument ClusterMultifunction Controls for Steering WheelNon Smokers PackageParcel Shelf - Textile - AnthracitePersonal ProfileRain SensorRear Fog Light - LEDRear Interior Light - Centre with Reading Lights using LED TechnologySeat Belts - Fabric Weave - BlackSeats - Front - Manual Height AdjustmentSeats - Front Backrest - Plastic - BlackSport Seats - FrontSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentSteering Wheel - Leather - M SportStorage Compartment - Door Trim Panels - FrontStorage Compartment - Door Trim Panels - RearStorage Compartment - Rear Centre ConsoleSun Visors with Vanity Mirrors and Ticket HolderTool Kit Located in Luggage CompartmentWelcome LightWindscreen Wipers - Two-Speed with Adjustable Intervals18in Alloy Wheels - Light M Star Spoke - 400MBumpers - Body ColourDoor Handle LightingDoor Handles - Body ColourDoor Mirrors - Body ColouredDoor Mirrors - Electric and Heated - Aspheric Drivers SideDoor Mirrors - Integrated IndicatorsDoor Sill Finishers - Front - M DesignationElectric Windows - Front and Rear with Open-Close Fingertip ControlExhaust Tailpipe - Chrome - Dual - Round - LeftExterior Trim - High-Gloss ShadowlineFour White LED Corona RingsFront Air Inlet with High-Gloss Black FinisherHeat Protection Glazing with Green TintHeated Windscreen Washer JetsIndicator Lenses - ClearKidney Grille - Chrome Extra-Wide High-Gloss Black Vertical SlatsLED Front IndicatorsM Aerodynamic BodystylingM Sport PackageModel DesignationRoof Mouldings - Body ColourRun Flat TyresSide Exterior M Designation BadgesHeight1446mmHeight inclusive of roof railsmmLength4633mmWheelbase2810mmWidth1811mmWidth including mirrorsmmLuggage capacity (seats up) litresLuggage capacity (seats down) litresNumber of seats5Gross vehicle weight kgMax loading weightkgTurning circle (kerb to kerb) metresMax roof loadkgMinimum kerb weight1665 kgABS - Anti Lock Braking SystemASC - Automatic Stability ControlAirbags - DriverAirbags - Front SideAirbags - Head - Front and RearAirbags - PassengerAirbags - Passenger DeactivationAlarm System Thatcham 1 with Remote ControlBattery Safety Cut OffBrake AssistBrake DryingBrake Pad Wear IndicatorBrake Pre-TensioningBumper System Front and Rear - Replaceable Deformation Elements for Impacts Up to 9mphCBC - Cornering Brake ControlCentral Locking - RemoteCheck Control Warning SystemChild Proof Locking System - Rear DoorsChild Seat ISOFIX Attachment - RearCrash Sensor - Activating Central Locking-Hazard Warning Lights-Fuel Cut OffCruise Control with Brake FunctionDBC - Dynamic Brake ControlDSC - Dynamic Stability Control PlusDTC - Dynamic Traction ControlDrive Performance Control - ECO PRO - Comfort - Sport and Sport PlusDynamic Brake LightsElectronic Differential LockElectronic Engine ImmobiliserFirst Aid KitHill Start AssistantIncorrect Fuelling Protection SystemLights-on Audio WarningOBC - On-Board ComputerOil Sensor For Level and Grade - Warning by Check Control SystemOptimum Shift IndicatorPDC - Park Distance Control - Front and RearPDC - Park Distance Control - RearRemote Control with Integrated Key with Insert in BlueSeat Belt Security Check for DriverSide Impact ProtectionSpeed Limit FunctionTPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemWarning TriangleiDrive Controller - 8 Favourite Buttons
Below MarketListed at £16,900 vs market average of £17,936 (-6%)
Market Low
£9,000
Market Average
£17,936
Market High
£25,750
Comparables
52 listings
Based on 52 comparable BMW 3 SERIES listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£1,296/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£935/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Steep Depreciation
£3,166/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £13,145 (+£3,755)
Mileage-predicted: £21,767 (£-4,867)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-2,231/yr | 10k mi/yr £-3,166/yr | 15k mi/yr £-4,101/yr
Based on 429 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
84
Overall Listing Quality
Good — this listing is well-presented and informative.
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