2021 BMW 3 SERIES — £37,449 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 25 April 2026 | Riverside Rd, Watford
£37,449
42,500 miles | Automatic | Saloon
Listing Quality
91/100
Good
vs Market Average
+55%
Above Market
Value Retention
25/100
Steep Depreciation
Our Verdict
91
/100
This 2021 BMW 3 SERIES is listed at £37,449 by Paragon Cars London in Riverside Rd. It has 42,500 miles on the clock. At 55% above the market average of £24,211, this is priced on the higher side compared to 87 similar listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £3,293/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2021
Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
Body Style
Saloon
Colour
Black
Gearbox
Automatic
Mileage
42,500 miles
Engine
3L
Seats
5
CO2
177 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant
Compliant
Monthly Payment
£597.87/mo
Power
369 BHP
Torque
369 lbs/ft
Top Speed
155 mph
0-60 mph
4.4s
Cylinders
6
Gears
8
Combined MPG
36.7 mpg
Length
4709mm
Width
1827mm
Height
1435mm
Wheelbase
2851mm
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
Highlights
TECHNOLOGY PACK PLUSCOMFORT PLUS PACKVISIBILITY PACKSHADOWLINE PLUS PACKPARKING ASSISTANT PLUS
All Features & Equipment (138)
TECHNOLOGY PACK PLUSCOMFORT PLUS PACKVISIBILITY PACKSHADOWLINE PLUS PACKPARKING ASSISTANT PLUSComfort Pack £990Technology Package £1,900BMW Individual Lights - Shadowline £300Comfort Plus Package £1,950Driving Assistant Professional £1,250Enhanced Bluetooth with Wireless Charging £350Extended Storage £190Loudspeaker System - Harman Kardon £820Lumbar Support - Driver and Front Passenger £265Parking Assistant Plus £650Shadowline Plus Pack £750Steering Wheel - Heated £170Technology Plus Pack £3,650Visibility Pack £1,500Total value of factory fitted extras £14,735Top speed155 mph0 to 604.4 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)369Engine power (BHP)369Combined (mpg)36.7Cylinders - bore (mm)82TransmissionAutomaticNumber of gears8Cylinders - stroke (mm)94CC2,998Cylinders6CO2 (g/km)177Standard Euro emissionsEuro 6Ultra Low Emission ZoneCompliantComfort PackTechnology PackageAir Conditioning - Automatic with Three-ZoneAmbient Lighting with Welcome Light CarpetArmrest - Integrated in Door Trim Front and Rear and in Front on the Centre ConsoleArmrest - Rear Centre with Two CupholdersAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorBMW Live Cockpit ProfessionalCentral Locking Switch - Doors - Fuel Filler Cap - Luggage CompartmentCentre Console Rear Storage Compartment - Ventilation GrilleCup Holders in Centre Console - Front - 2 Cupholder Inserts with Clamping Elements - Inlay Matt BlackDoor Pockets - Front and RearDoor Sill Finishers - Aluminium Inserts in the Front - Brushed with BMW DesignationFloor Mats - Velour - Front and RearGlove Compartment - Illuminated - With Separate Small CompartmentGrab Handles - Integrated in Roof Lining x4Headlining - AnthraciteInstrument ClusterInstrument Panel in SensatecInterior LightingInterior Trim - Aluminium TetragonLashing Eyes in Luggage Compartment x4Luggage Compartment - LightM Leather Steering WheelPersonal ProfileRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationRear SeatsSeat Heating for Driver and Front PassengerSplit Folding Rear SeatSport Seats - FrontStart-Stop Button with Keyless Engine Start and Auto Start-Stop Deactivation ButtonSteering Column Mechanically and Infinitely Variably Adjustable in HeightSun Visors with Vanity Mirrors and Ticket HolderThrough-Loading SystemTool Kit Located in Luggage CompartmentTwo Tone HornWelcome LightWindscreen Wipers - with Integrated Washing Jets19in Alloy Wheels - M Light Double Spoke Style - 792 M - Bicolour Cerium Grey with Mixed Tyres and Runflat TyresAcoustic GlazingBumper System - Front and RearCerium Grey Finish Mirror Caps - Kidney Grilles - Exterior Air Inlets and Model DesignationElectric Windows - Front and RearExterior Mirrors - Electrically Folding with Anti DazzleExterior Parts in Body ColourExterior Trim - High-Gloss ShadowlineHeat Protection Glazing with Green TintM Aerodynamics PackageM Designation on Front Side Panel - Left and RightM Rear SpoilerModel Designation on Tailgate - RightPreparation For High-Beam AssistantRoof Mouldings - Body ColourRun Flat TyresSquare Exhaust Tailpipes - 2xSun Protection GlazingTyres - Reduced Rolling ResistanceActive Guard PlusAirbagsAlarm System - Thatcham 1 with Remote Control and Electronic Engine ImmobiliserAttentiveness AssistantBattery Safety Cut-Off in the Event of an AccidentBrake Pad Wear Indicator - Front and RearChild Proof Locking System - Rear DoorsChild Seat ISOFIX Attachment - RearCondition Based ServiceCrash SensorCruise Control with Brake FunctionDSC - Dynamic Stability Control PlusDrive Performance ControlDriving Experience ModesDynamic Brake LightsElectro Mechanical Parking BrakeFirst Aid Kit and Warning TriangleM Seat BeltsOBC - On-Board ComputerOil Sensor For Level and Grade - Warning by Check Control SystemOptimum Shift IndicatorPDC - Park Distance Control - Front and RearParking AssistantRemote Control - Including Integrated KeySeat Belt Security Check for Driver and Front PassengerSide Impact ProtectionTPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemThree-Point Seat Belts - All SeatsVehicle Key with M-Specific DesignationVisible VINiDrive ControllerHeight1435mmHeight inclusive of roof railsmmLength4709mmWheelbase2851mmWidth1827mmWidth 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 weight1735 kg
Above MarketListed at £37,449 vs market average of £24,211 (+55%)
Market Low
£14,595
Market Average
£24,211
Market High
£39,124
Comparables
87 listings
Based on 87 comparable BMW 3 SERIES listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£1,424/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£934/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Steep Depreciation
£3,293/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £22,425 (+£15,024)
Mileage-predicted: £22,859 (+£14,590)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-2,358/yr | 10k mi/yr £-3,293/yr | 15k mi/yr £-4,227/yr
Based on 429 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
91
Overall Listing Quality
Good — this listing is well-presented and informative.
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