2016 BMW 3 Series 3L M Sport 4dr — £16,195 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Derby Way, Bury
£16,195
60,851 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Saloon
Listing Quality
48/100
Average
vs Market Average
+1%
Fair Price
Value Retention
25/100
Steep Depreciation
Our Verdict
48 /100

This 2016 BMW 3 Series 3L M Sport 4dr is listed at £16,195 by MotorTrust UK Bury in Derby Way. It has 60,851 miles on the clock. Priced in line with the market average of £15,973 based on 95 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £4,478/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 3L M Sport 4dr
Body Style Saloon
Colour Red
Fuel Type Diesel
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 60,851 miles
Engine 3L
Doors 4
Seats 5
CO2 145 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £215/yr
Monthly Payment £305.85/mo
All Features & Equipment (114)
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 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 - Oyster 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 RearElectronic Service BookletEnhanced 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 - VelourGlass SunroofGlove 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 LightHigh-Beam AssistantiDrive Controller - 8 Favourite ButtonsIncorrect Fuelling Protection SystemIndicator Lenses - ClearIntegrated Owners Handbook - Within iDrive MenuInterior 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 OffLoudspeaker System - Harman KardonLuggage Compartment - LightM Aerodynamic BodystylingM Sport Braking SystemM Sport Instrument ClusterM Sport PackageM Sport Plus PackageM Sport Plus Package - BMW Icon Adaptive LED HeadlightsMedia Package - BMW BusinessMelbourne RedModel DesignationNon Smokers PackageOBC - On-Board ComputerOil Sensor For Level and Grade - Warning by Check Control SystemPDC - Park Distance Control - Front and RearPersonal ProfilePollen FilterPredictive GearshiftRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationRear 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 ProtectionSport Automatic TransmissionSport Seats - FrontStandard 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 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 HolderSuspension - Front AluminiumThree-Point Seat Belts - All SeatsTool Kit Located in Luggage CompartmentTPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemTwin HornsTyres - Reduced Rolling ResistanceVisible VINWelcome LightWindscreen Wipers - Two-Speed with Adjustable Intervals
At MarketListed at £16,195 vs market average of £15,973 (+1%)
Market Low
£4,810
Market Average
£15,973
Market High
£48,000
Comparables
95 listings

Based on 95 comparable BMW 3 Series listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£1,296/year
Mileage Impact
Steep Depreciation
£1,591/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Steep Depreciation
£4,478/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £13,145 (+£3,050)
Mileage-predicted: £17,470 (£-1,275)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-2,887/yr | 10k mi/yr £-4,478/yr | 15k mi/yr £-6,069/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
15 photos
8/10
Features & key selling points
114 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
£16,195
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£305.85/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
15 photos
5/5
Key selling points
114 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

MotorTrust UK Bury

Derby Way, Bury BL9 0NJ