2016 BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 5dr — £12,450 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Stanningley, Pudsey
£12,450
75,784 miles | Petrol | Manual | Estate
Listing Quality
48/100
Average
vs Market Average
-13%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
48 /100

This 2016 BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 5dr is listed at £12,450 by Catalina of Stanningley in Stanningley. It has 75,784 miles on the clock. At 13% below the market average of £14,255, this looks competitively priced based on 104 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,768/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2016
Make BMW
Model 3 Series
Trim 2L M Sport 5dr
Body Style Estate
Colour Black
Fuel Type Petrol
Gearbox Manual
Mileage 75,784 miles
Engine 2L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 157 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £265/yr
Monthly Payment £250.35/mo
All Features & Equipment (109)
12V Power Socket in Front Centre Console and Passenger Footwell18in Alloy Wheels - Light M Star Spoke - 400M3.5mm Auxiliary Input Point in Centre Console for Auxiliary Playing Devices6.5in Colour Display ScreenAir Conditioning - Automatic with Two-Zone ControlAirbagsAlarm System - Thatcham 1 with Remote Control and Engine ImmobiliserAmbient Lighting - Switchable BMW Classic Orange - Cold White - LEDArmrest - Front - Folding with Storage CompartmentArmrest - Rear Centre with Two CupholdersAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorBattery Safety Cut OffBlack SapphireBluetooth Hands Free with USB Audio InterfaceBMW ConnectedDrive Online ServicesBMW Emergency CallBMW Navigation SystemBMW Professional Radio - Single CD and MP3Bottle Holders Integrated into Door Trim Storage CompartmentsBrake Pad Wear Indicator - Front and RearBumper System Front and Rear - Replaceable Deformation Elements for Impacts Up to 9mphCentral Locking Switch - Doors - Fuel Filler Cap - Luggage CompartmentCheck Control Warning System for Monitoring of Lights and Door-Luggage Compartment Open WarningChild Proof Locking System - Rear DoorsChild Seat ISOFIX Attachment - RearCondition Based ServiceCrash Sensor - Activating Central Locking Release - Hazard Warning Lights - Battery Safety Cut Off - Interior LightingCruise Control with Brake FunctionCup Holders - Two in Front with Sliding LidDAB Digital RadioDakota Leather - Black with Dark Oyster Highlight with Black InteriorDirection Indicator - Side Repeaters - Integrated in Exterior MirrorsDoor Sill Finishers - M Designation - FrontDrive Performance Control - ECO PRO - Comfort - Sport and Sport PlusDSC - Dynamic Stability Control PlusDynamic Brake LightsElectric Windows - Front and RearEnhanced Bluetooth Telephone Preparation with USB Audio Interface and Voice ControlExhaust Tailpipe - Dual Round - Left with Chrome FinisherExtended LightingExterior Mirrors - Heated - Electrically AdjustableExterior Parts in Body ColourExterior Trim - High-Gloss ShadowlineFirst Aid Kit and Warning TriangleFloor Mats - VelourGlove Box Opener with Chrome SpiderGrab Handles - Integrated in Roof Lining x4Handbrake and Gear Knob - LeatherHeadlining - AnthraciteHeat Protection Glazing with Green TintHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHigh Level Third Brake LightiDrive Controller - 8 Favourite ButtonsIndicator Lenses - ClearInterior LightingInterior Trim - Aluminium Hexagon with Black High-Gloss FinisherInterior Trim - Aluminium Hexagon with Estoril Blue Matt FinisherKidney Grille - Chrome with Extra Wide Black - High Gloss Vertical SlatsLashing Eyes in Luggage Compartment x4LED Fog Lights - FrontLED HeadlightsLights-On Warning by Audio Warning Signal When Ignition is Switched OffLoudspeaker System - Harman KardonLuggage Compartment - LightLuggage Compartment StorageM Aerodynamic BodystylingM Sport Instrument ClusterM Sport PackageM Sport SuspensionMedia Package - BMW BusinessModel DesignationNon Smokers PackageOBC - On-Board ComputerOil Sensor For Level and Grade - Warning by Check Control SystemOptimum Shift IndicatorPDC - Park Distance Control - Front and RearPersonal ProfileRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationReading Lights - Front and Rear with Soft LightReal Time Traffic InformationRear Lights - LEDRear Seat Headrests - ThreeRemote Control Including Integrated Key - 2Remote Control with Integrated Key with Insert in BlueRun Flat TyresSeat Belt Security Check for DriverServotronicShark FinSide Armrests - Front and Rear Integrated into Door TrimSide Exterior M Designation BadgesSide Impact ProtectionSplit Folding Rear SeatSport Seats - FrontStart-Stop Button with Comfort Go Keyless Engine Start and Auto Start-Stop Deactivation ButtonSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentSteering Wheel - M Sport Leather MultifunctionStorage Compartment in Rear Centre Console - Front and Rear Door Trims and Under Luggage CompartmentSun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors and Ticket PocketTailgate Operation - AutomaticTailgate Window - Independently OpeningThree-Point Seat Belts - All SeatsThrough-Loading SystemTool Kit Located in Luggage CompartmentTPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemTwin HornsTyres - Reduced Rolling ResistanceVisible VINWelcome LightWindscreen Wipers - Two-Speed with Adjustable Intervals
Below MarketListed at £12,450 vs market average of £14,255 (-13%)
Market Low
£5,995
Market Average
£14,255
Market High
£43,500
Comparables
104 listings

Based on 104 comparable BMW 3 Series listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£1,296/year
Mileage Impact
Slow Depreciation
£236/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£1,768/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £13,145 (£-695)
Mileage-predicted: £15,368 (£-2,918)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,532/yr | 10k mi/yr £-1,768/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,004/yr

Based on 429 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.

48
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
Information & Buyer Appeal
Does this listing give buyers enough information to make a decision?
23/25Good
Photos
11 photos
8/10
Features & key selling points
109 listed
8/8
Technical specifications
9 specs provided
7/7
Competitiveness
How well does this listing compete against similar vehicles for buyer attention?
25/25Good
Clear pricing
£12,450
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£250.35/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
11 photos
5/5
Key selling points
109 features highlighted
4/4
Detailed specifications
9 specs provided
4/4
SEO Quality
Page HTML not captured — scores are estimated
0/25Poor
Page HTML
Not captured — cannot analyze
0/25
AI Discoverability
How findable is this listing by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and other AI search engines?
0/25Poor
Page HTML
Not captured — cannot analyze
0/25
How our review page compares
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Catalina of Stanningley

Stanningley, Pudsey LS28 6AT