2018 BMW 3 Series 2L Ed Plus 5dr — £9,799 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 25 April 2026 | Dunfermline
£9,799
97,299 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Estate
Listing Quality
48/100
Average
vs Market Average
-26%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
48 /100

This 2018 BMW 3 Series 2L Ed Plus 5dr is listed at £9,799 by Orwell Motors in Dunfermline. It has 97,299 miles on the clock. At 26% below the market average of £13,236, this looks competitively priced based on 77 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,874/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2018
Make BMW
Model 3 Series
Trim 2L Ed Plus 5dr
Body Style Estate
Colour White
Fuel Type Diesel
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 97,299 miles
Engine 2L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 104 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £195/yr
Monthly Payment £181.18/mo
All Features & Equipment (103)
12V Power Socket in Front Centre Console and Passenger Footwell18in Alloy Wheels6.5in Colour Display ScreenAccess to BMW Connected Plus (12 Month Subscription From New)Active Air Flaps within Kidney GrilleAir Conditioning - Automatic with Two-Zone ControlAirbagsAlarm System - Thatcham 1 with Remote Control and Engine ImmobiliserAlpine WhiteArmrest - 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 SensorCruise 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 ControlDSC - Dynamic Stability Control PlusDynamic Brake LightsElectric Windows - Front and RearEPS - Electric Power SteeringExhaust Tailpipe - Dual Round - Left with Chrome FinisherExterior Mirrors - Heated - Electrically AdjustableExterior Parts in Body ColourExterior Trim - Matt BlackFirst Aid Kit and Warning TriangleFloor Mats - VelourGlove Box Opener with Chrome SpiderGrab Handles - Integrated in Roof Lining x4Handbrake 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 ClusterInterior LightingInterior Trim - Satin SilverKidney Grille - Chrome with Black 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 StorageMedia Package - BMW BusinessModel DesignationMulti-Function Leather Steering Wheel - Three-SpokeNon Smokers PackageOBC - On-Board ComputerOil Sensor For Level and Grade - Warning by Check Control SystemOptimum Shift IndicatorPDC - Park Distance Control - RearPersonal ProfileRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationReal Time Traffic InformationRear Lights - LEDRear Seat Headrests - ThreeRear Suspension - Five-LinkRemote Control Including Integrated Key - 2Remote ServicesSeat Belt Security Check for DriverSeat Heating for Driver and Front PassengerServotronicShark 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 £9,799 vs market average of £13,236 (-26%)
Market Low
£6,979
Market Average
£13,236
Market High
£23,979
Comparables
77 listings

Based on 77 comparable BMW 3 Series listings.

Age Depreciation
Moderate Depreciation
£2,096/year
Mileage Impact
Slow Depreciation
£389/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,874/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £16,571 (£-6,772)
Mileage-predicted: £12,442 (£-2,643)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-2,485/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,874/yr | 15k mi/yr £-3,263/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
19 photos
8/10
Features & key selling points
103 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
£9,799
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£181.18/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
19 photos
5/5
Key selling points
103 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

Orwell Motors

Dunfermline KY12 9AR