2017 BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 5dr — £12,995 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Wavertree, Liverpool
£12,995
74,446 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Estate
Listing Quality
49/100
Average
vs Market Average
-16%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
49 /100

This 2017 BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 5dr is listed at £12,995 by Wavertree Car Centre Limited in Wavertree. It has 74,446 miles on the clock. At 16% below the market average of £15,440, this looks competitively priced based on 115 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,413/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2017
Make BMW
Model 3 Series
Trim 2L M Sport 5dr
Body Style Estate
Colour Grey
Fuel Type Diesel
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 74,446 miles
Engine 2L
Doors 5
CO2 119 g/km
Monthly Payment £296.29/mo
All Features & Equipment (110)
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 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 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 - Coral Red with Black 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 ButtonsIncorrect Fuelling Protection SystemIndicator Lenses - ClearInterior LightingInterior Trim - Aluminium Hexagon with Estoril Blue Matt FinisherInterior Trim - Brushed Aluminium with Black High-Gloss 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 OffLuggage Compartment - LightLuggage Compartment StorageM Aerodynamic BodystylingM Sport Instrument ClusterM Sport PackageM Sport SuspensionMedia Package - BMW BusinessMineral GreyModel DesignationNon Smokers PackageOBC - On-Board ComputerOil Sensor For Level and Grade - Warning by Check Control SystemPDC - Park Distance Control - Front and RearPDC - Park Distance Control - RearPersonal ProfilePower Steering - ElectricRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationReal 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 DriverSeat Heating for Driver and Front PassengerShark 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 Protection GlazingSun Visors with Vanity Mirrors and Ticket HolderTailgate 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 £12,995 vs market average of £15,440 (-16%)
Market Low
£6,985
Market Average
£15,440
Market High
£43,500
Comparables
115 listings

Based on 115 comparable BMW 3 Series listings.

Age Depreciation
Moderate Depreciation
£1,713/year
Mileage Impact
Slow Depreciation
£350/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,413/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £14,684 (£-1,689)
Mileage-predicted: £15,473 (£-2,478)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-2,063/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,413/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,763/yr

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

49
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
Information & Buyer Appeal
Does this listing give buyers enough information to make a decision?
24/25Good
Photos
32 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
110 listed
8/8
Technical specifications
8 specs provided
6/7
Competitiveness
How well does this listing compete against similar vehicles for buyer attention?
25/25Good
Clear pricing
£12,995
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£296.29/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
32 photos
5/5
Key selling points
110 features highlighted
4/4
Detailed specifications
8 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