2015 BMW 3 Series 3L M Sport 5dr — £12,800 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Stanningley, Pudsey
£12,800
104,268 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Estate
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
+25%
Above Market
Value Retention
65/100
Slow Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2015 BMW 3 Series 3L M Sport 5dr is listed at £12,800 by Catalina of Stanningley in Stanningley. It has 104,268 miles on the clock. At 25% above the market average of £10,229, this is priced on the higher side compared to 52 similar listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £861/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2015
Make BMW
Model 3 Series
Trim 3L M Sport 5dr
Body Style Estate
Colour Blue
Fuel Type Diesel
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 104,268 miles
Engine 3L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 151 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £265/yr
Monthly Payment £257.39/mo
All Features & Equipment (144)
12V Power Socket - Centre Console12V Power Socket - Passenger Footwell18in Alloy Wheels - Light M Star Spoke - 400M19in Alloy Wheels - M Star Spoke - 403M40-20-40 Split Folding Rear Seats6.5in Colour Display ScreenABS - Anti Lock Braking SystemActive Carbon MicrofilterAir Conditioning - Automatic with Two-Zone ControlAirbags - CurtainAirbags - DriverAirbags - Front SideAirbags - PassengerAirbags - Passenger DeactivationAlarm System Thatcham 1 with Remote ControlAmbient Lighting - Switchable BMW Classic Orange - Cold White - LEDArmrest - Front and Rear Integrated into Door TrimArmrest - Front with Storage CompartmentArmrest - Rear CentreASC - Automatic Stability ControlAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorAuxiliary InputBattery Safety Cut OffBluetooth - Audio Streaming - with Compatible DevicesBluetooth Hands Free with USB Audio InterfaceBMW Emergency CallBMW Navigation Business SystemBMW Professional Radio - Single CD and MP3BMW TeleServicesBottle Holders - Front Door Storage CompartmentsBrake AssistBrake DryingBrake Pad Wear IndicatorBrake Pre-TensioningBumper System Front and Rear - Replaceable Deformation Elements for Impacts Up to 9mphBumpers - Body ColourCBC - Cornering Brake ControlCentral Locking - RemoteCheck Control Warning SystemChild Proof Locking System - Rear DoorsChild Seat ISOFIX Attachment - RearComfort Go Keyless Engine StartCrash Sensor - Activating Central Locking-Hazard Warning Lights-Fuel Cut OffCruise Control with Brake FunctionCup Holders - FrontCup Holders - Rear ArmrestDAB Digital RadioDakota Leather - Black with Black InteriorDaytime Running Lights - LEDDBC - Dynamic Brake ControlDoor Handle LightingDoor Handles - Body ColourDoor Mirrors - Body ColouredDoor Mirrors - Electric and Heated - Aspheric Drivers SideDoor Mirrors - Integrated IndicatorsDoor Sill Finishers - Neutral BMW Designation - FrontDrive Performance Control - ECO PRO - Comfort - Sport and Sport PlusDSC - Dynamic Stability Control PlusDTC - Dynamic Traction ControlDynamic Brake LightsElectric Windows - Front and Rear with Open-Close Fingertip ControlElectronic Differential LockElectronic Engine ImmobiliserEnhanced Bluetooth Telephone Preparation with USB Audio Interface and Voice ControlEstoril BlueExhaust - Dual with Chrome FinisherExit Lighting - FrontExtended LightingExterior Trim - High-Gloss ShadowlineFirst Aid KitFloor Mats - VelourFollow Me Home Headlight FunctionFootwell Lights - Front and RearFront Fog LightsFront Reading Lights using LED TechnologyGlove Compartment - Opener with Chrome TrimGrab Handles - in Roof Lining x4Halogen HeadlightsHandbrake and Gear Knob - LeatherHeadlights - Automatic ActivationHeadlights - Beam Throw ControlHeadlining - AnthraciteHeat Protection Glazing with Green TintHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHigh Level Third Brake LightHill Start AssistantHumidity SensoriDrive Controller - 8 Favourite ButtonsIncorrect Fuelling Protection SystemIndicator Lenses - ClearInterior Trim - Aluminium Hexagon with Estoril Blue FinisherKidney Grille - Chrome Extra-Wide High-Gloss Black Vertical SlatsLashing Eyes in Luggage Compartment x4LED Fog Lights - FrontLED TailightsLights-on Audio WarningLuggage Compartment - Retaining StrapsLuggage Compartment - Storage NetsLuggage Compartment Light - LEDM Aerodynamic BodystylingM Sport Instrument ClusterM Sport PackageM Sport SuspensionMedia Package - BMW BusinessModel DesignationMultifunction Controls for Steering WheelNon Smokers PackageOBC - On-Board ComputerOddments Tray and Folding Box Under Luggage Compartment FloorOptimum Shift IndicatorPDC - Park Distance Control - Front and RearPDC - Park Distance Control - RearPersonal ProfileRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationRear Fog Light - LEDRear Interior Light - Centre with Reading Lights using LED TechnologyRemote Control with Integrated Key with Insert in BlueRoof Mouldings - Body ColourRoof Rails - BlackRun Flat TyresSeat Belt Security Check for DriverSeats - Front - Manual Height AdjustmentServotronic SteeringShark Fin AerialSide Exterior M Designation BadgesSide Impact ProtectionSolar SensorSpeaker System with 4x25 WattSpeakers x6 - Two WaySport Seats - FrontSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentSteering Wheel - Leather - M SportStorage Compartment - Door Trim Panels - FrontStorage Compartment - Rear Centre ConsoleStorage Compartment - Underneath Floor of the Luggage CompartmentSun Visors with Vanity Mirrors and Ticket HolderTailgate Operation - PoweredTailgate Window - Independently OpeningTMC - Traffic InformationTool Kit Located in Luggage CompartmentTPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemTwo Bag Hooks in Luggage CompartmentWarning TriangleWindscreen Wipers - Two-Speed with Adjustable Intervals
Above MarketListed at £12,800 vs market average of £10,229 (+25%)
Market Low
£1,810
Market Average
£10,229
Market High
£20,699
Comparables
52 listings

Based on 52 comparable BMW 3 Series listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£853/year
Mileage Impact
Holding Value
£4/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Slow Depreciation
£861/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £12,093 (+£707)
Mileage-predicted: £12,333 (+£467)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-857/yr | 10k mi/yr £-861/yr | 15k mi/yr £-866/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
41 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
144 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
£12,800
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£257.39/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
41 photos
5/5
Key selling points
144 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

Catalina of Stanningley

Stanningley, Pudsey LS28 6AT