2014 BMW 3 SERIES — £9,000 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent
£9,000
52,278 miles | Petrol | Manual | Saloon
Listing Quality
82/100
Good
vs Market Average
-39%
Below Market
Value Retention
25/100
Steep Depreciation
Our Verdict
82
/100
This 2014 BMW 3 SERIES is listed at £9,000 by RDM Direct ltd in Burton upon Trent. It has 52,278 miles on the clock. At 39% below the market average of £14,784, this looks competitively priced based on 26 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £3,086/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2014
Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
Body Style
Saloon
Colour
Bronze
Fuel Type
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Mileage
52,278 miles
Engine
2L
All Features & Equipment (112)
Top speed155 mph0 to 605.9 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)258Engine torque (RPM)350Engine power (BHP)241Engine power (RPM)5,000Engine torque (NM)1,250Engine power (KW)180Extra Urban (mpg)55.4Urban (mpg)33.2Combined (mpg)44.1CamshaftDOHCTransmissionManualNumber of gears6Cylinder layoutIN-LINECC1,997CO2 (g/km)149Standard Euro emissionsEURO 6Ultra Low Emission ZoneCompliantAuxiliary point for auxiliary devicesBMW professional radio/CD/MP3CD Changer preparationDAB Digital radio12V sockets in front centre console and passenger footwell2 x folding cupholders in instrument panel above glovebox3 rear seat head restraints4 foldable grab handles - rear with clothes hook4 lashing points to secure luggageAutomatic interior light soft on/soft off systemDriver and passenger sunvisors with vanity mirrors + slide coverDual zone automatic air conditioningFolding front centre armrest + storageFront and rear door armrestsFront and rear velour floor matsFront door storage bins with bottle holderFront sports seats with electric side bolster adjustmentFront/rear reading lightsGlovebox lightHeight adjustable front headrestsIndirect front interior illumination - soft-light functionIsofix system on outer rear seatsLeather gear knobLeather gear selector lever handleLeather handbrake gripLockable gloveboxLuggage compartment lightingMulti-function controls for steering wheelReach + rake adjustable steering columnRear centre armrestRear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding coverStorage compartment in rear doorsToolkit located in luggage compartment'Guide me home' headlamps2 speed adjustable intermittent wipers with wash/wipe functionAuto dimming rear view mirrorAutomatic headlight beam throw controlBody colour bumpersBody colour door handlesBody colour electric adjustable door mirrorsBody colour roof mouldingsChrome exhaust tailpipeClear indicator lensesDaytime running lightsDoor sill finishersDynamic brake lightsElectric front and rear windows with one touch/convenient open/close functionFront fog lightsFront ornamental grille with black kidney bars and chrome bezelGreen tinted heat insulating glassHeated rear window with automatic switch offHeated windscreen washer jetsRain sensor + automatic driving lights controlShark fin roof aerialLow rolling resistance tyresRun-flat tyresHeight inclusive of roof railsmmWidth including mirrorsmmLuggage capacity (seats up)480 litresLuggage capacity (seats down)Not Available litresNumber of seats5Fuel tank capacity60 litresGross vehicle weight kgMax loading weight550kgMax towing weight (braked)1700kgMax towing weight (unbraked)745kgTurning circle (kerb to kerb)11.3 metresMax roof loadkgTurning circle (kerb to kerb) metresBMW TeleservicesBrake force displayBrake pad wear indicator warning lightCheck control systemCruise control with brake function + speed limiterDigital clockDoor/boot open warning lightFront/rear park distance controlLights on warningOil temperature gaugeOn board computerOn board diagnosticsOperation warning of all exterior lightsOutside temperature displayPush button starterRun flat tyre indicatorService interval indicatorServotronic PASAutomatic drive away locking facilityCentral locking fuel filler capCentre lock switchElectronic immobiliserKey integrated remote control central lockingRemote control alarm
Below MarketListed at £9,000 vs market average of £14,784 (-39%)
Market Low
£4,810
Market Average
£14,784
Market High
£25,100
Comparables
26 listings
Based on 26 comparable BMW 3 SERIES listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£569/year
Mileage Impact
Steep Depreciation
£1,258/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Steep Depreciation
£3,086/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £11,440 (£-2,440)
Mileage-predicted: £20,989 (£-11,989)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,827/yr | 10k mi/yr £-3,086/yr | 15k mi/yr £-4,344/yr
Based on 429 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
82
Overall Listing Quality
Good — this listing is well-presented and informative.
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