2016 BMW 3 Series 2L Ed Plus 5dr — £8,995 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Wavertree, Liverpool
£8,995
95,090 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Estate
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-22%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2016 BMW 3 Series 2L Ed Plus 5dr is listed at £8,995 by Wavertree Car Centre Limited in Wavertree. It has 95,090 miles on the clock. At 22% below the market average of £11,489, this looks competitively priced based on 67 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,074/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 Ed Plus 5dr
Body Style Estate
Colour Blue
Fuel Type Diesel
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 95,090 miles
Engine 2L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 104 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £20/yr
Monthly Payment £205.09/mo
All Features & Equipment (102)
12V Power Socket in Front Centre Console and Passenger Footwell16in Alloy Wheels - V-Spoke Style - 3903.5mm Auxiliary Input Point in Centre Console for Auxiliary Playing Devices6.5in Colour Display ScreenActive Air Flaps within Kidney GrilleAir Conditioning - Automatic with Two-Zone ControlAirbagsAlarm System - Thatcham 1 with Remote Control and Engine ImmobiliserArmrest - Front - Folding with Storage CompartmentArmrest - Rear Centre with Two CupholdersAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorBattery Safety Cut OffBluetooth 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 Compartments - Front - Up to 1 litreBrake 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 Black InteriorDirection Indicator - Side Repeaters - Integrated in Exterior MirrorsDoor Sill Finishers - Front - High-Gloss Black with BMW DesignationDrive Performance Control with ECO PRO - Comfort and Sport ModesDSC - Dynamic Stability Control PlusDynamic Brake LightsElectric Windows - Front and RearElectronic Service BookletEnhanced Bluetooth Telephone Preparation with USB Audio Interface and Voice ControlExhaust Tailpipe - Dual Round - Left with Chrome FinisherExterior Mirrors - Heated - Electrically AdjustableExterior Parts in Body ColourExterior Trim - Matt BlackFirst Aid Kit and Warning TriangleFloor Mats - VelourFoglights - Halogen Front and LED RearGlove Box Opener with Chrome SpiderGrab Handles - Integrated in Roof Lining x4Halogen HeadlightsHandbrake and Gear Knob - LeatherHeat Protection Glazing with Green TintHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHigh Level Third Brake LightiDrive Controller - 8 Favourite ButtonsIncorrect Fuelling Protection SystemIndicator Lenses - ClearInstrument ClusterIntegrated Owners Handbook - Within iDrive MenuInterior LightingInterior Trim - Satin SilverKidney Grille - Chrome with Black Vertical SlatsLashing Eyes in Luggage Compartment x4Lights-On Warning by Audio Warning Signal When Ignition is Switched OffLuggage Compartment - LightLuggage Compartment StorageMedia Package - BMW BusinessMediterranean BlueModel DesignationMulti-Function Leather Steering Wheel - Three-SpokeNon Smokers PackageOBC - On-Board ComputerOil Sensor For Level and Grade - Warning by Check Control SystemPDC - Park Distance Control - RearPersonal ProfilePollen FilterPower Steering - ElectricRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationRear Lights - LEDRear Seat Headrests - ThreeRemote Control Including Integrated Key - 2Seat Belt Security Check for DriverSeat Heating for Driver and Front PassengerShark FinSide Armrests - Front and Rear Integrated into Door TrimSide Impact ProtectionSplit Folding Rear SeatStandard Seat for Driver and Passenger with Manual AdjustmentStart-Stop Button with Comfort Go Keyless Engine Start and Auto Start-Stop Deactivation ButtonSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentStorage Compartment in Rear Centre Console - Front and Rear Door Trims and Under Luggage CompartmentSun Visors with Vanity Mirrors and Ticket HolderSuspension - Front AluminiumTailgate 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 £8,995 vs market average of £11,489 (-22%)
Market Low
£4,995
Market Average
£11,489
Market High
£18,500
Comparables
67 listings

Based on 67 comparable BMW 3 Series listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£1,296/year
Mileage Impact
Slow Depreciation
£389/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,074/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £13,145 (£-4,150)
Mileage-predicted: £12,442 (£-3,447)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,685/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,074/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,463/yr

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

50
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
Information & Buyer Appeal
Does this listing give buyers enough information to make a decision?
25/25Good
Photos
34 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
102 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
£8,995
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£205.09/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
34 photos
5/5
Key selling points
102 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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About the Dealer

Wavertree Car Centre Limited

Wavertree, Liverpool L15 8HE