2013 BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 4dr — £8,250 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Shotton Colliery, Durham
£8,250
66,668 miles | Petrol | Manual | Saloon
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-37%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2013 BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 4dr is listed at £8,250 by Sandhaven Car Sales in Shotton Colliery. It has 66,668 miles on the clock. At 37% below the market average of £13,054, this looks competitively priced based on 44 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,597/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2013
Make BMW
Model 3 Series
Trim 2L M Sport 4dr
Body Style Saloon
Colour Grey
Fuel Type Petrol
Gearbox Manual
Mileage 66,668 miles
Engine 2L
Doors 4
Seats 5
CO2 159 g/km
Euro Status Euro 5
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £265/yr
Monthly Payment £169.69/mo
Highlights
CRUISE CONTROLCOMFORT PACKAGEHEATED SEATSPARKING SENSORS£3,000 + WORTH OF EXTRAS
All Features & Equipment (124)
CRUISE CONTROLCOMFORT PACKAGEHEATED SEATSPARKING SENSORS£3,000 + WORTH OF EXTRAS12V Power Socket in Front Centre Console and Passenger Footwell18in Alloy Wheels - Light M Star Spoke - 400MABS - Anti Lock Braking SystemAir Conditioning - Automatic with Two-Zone ControlAirbags - DriverAirbags - First and Second Seat Row ITS HeadAirbags - Front SideAirbags - PassengerAirbags - Passenger DeactivationAlarm System Thatcham 1 with Remote ControlAmbient Lighting - Switchable BMW Classic Orange - WhiteArmrest - Front and Rear Integrated into Door TrimArmrest - Front with Storage CompartmentArmrest - Rear CentreASC - Automatic Stability ControlAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorBattery Safety Cut OffBelt Force Limiters - FrontBluetooth Hands Free with USB Audio InterfaceBMW Online servicesBMW Professional Radio - Single CD and MP3BMW TeleServicesBottle Holders - Front Door Storage CompartmentsBrake AssistBrake DryingBrake Pad Wear Indicator - Front and RearBrake Pre-TensioningBumper System Front and Rear - Replaceable Deformation Elements for Impacts Up to 9mphCBC - Cornering Brake ControlCentral Locking SwitchCheck Control Warning SystemChild Proof Locking System - Rear DoorsChild Seat ISOFIX Attachment - Rear x2Coded Belt Buckles RearCrash Sensor - Activating Central Locking-Hazard Warning Lights-Fuel Cut OffCruise Control with Brake FunctionCup Holders - FrontCup Holders - Rear ArmrestDAB Digital RadioDakota Leather - BlackDaytime Running LightsDBC - Dynamic Brake ControlDisplay - 8.8in Colour ScreenDoor Mirrors - Electric and Heated and AsphericDoor Mirrors - Integrated Indicator Side RepeatersDoor Sill Finishers - M DesignationDrive Performance Control - ECO PRO - Comfort - Sport - Sport PlusDSC - Dynamic Stability Control PlusDTC - Dynamic Traction ControlDynamic Brake LightsElectric Windows - Front and Rear with Open-Close Fingertip ControlElectronic Differential LockEngine ImmobiliserEnhanced Bluetooth Telephone Functionality with USB Audio Interface and Voice ControlExhaust Tailpipe - Single-ChromeExtended LightingExtended StorageExterior Parts in Body Colour - Bumpers - Door Handles - Mirror Caps - Roof MouldingsExterior Trim - High-Gloss ShadowlineFirst Aid KitFloor Mats - VelourFollow Me Home Headlight FunctionFront Fog LightsGrab Handles - in Roof Lining x4Handbrake Lever - Gear Lever Knob and Gaiters in LeatherHead Restraints - Rear and FoldingHeadlights - Automatic ActivationHeadlights - Beam Throw ControlHeadlining - AnthraciteHeat Protection Glazing with Green TintHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHigh Level Third Brake LightHill Start AssistiDrive Controller with Shortcut ButtonsInterior Comfort PackageInterior LightingInterior Trim - Aluminium HexagonInterior Trim - Brushed AluminiumInterior Trim Finisher - Black High GlossKidney Grille - Chrome Extra-Wide High-Gloss Black Vertical SlatsLED TailightsLights-On WarningLuggage Compartment - Lashing Eyes x4Luggage Compartment - LightM Aerodynamic BodystylingM Sport Instrument ClusterM Sport PackageMineral GreyMultifunction Controls for Steering WheelNon 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 - ElectricPyrotechnic Belt Tensioners - FrontRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationRemote Control Including Integrated Key - 2Run Flat TyresSeat Belt Security Check for DriverSeats - 60-40 Split Folding RearSeats - Front - Manual Height AdjustmentSeats - Front HeatedSide Impact ProtectionSport Seats - FrontSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentSteering Wheel - M Sport Leather MultifunctionStorage Compartment - Rear Centre Console and Front-Rear Door TrimSun Protection GlazingSun Visors with Vanity Mirrors and Ticket HolderSuspension - Front AluminiumTool Kit Located in Luggage CompartmentTPWS - Tyre Pressure Warning SystemTrim Finisher - Estoril Blue - MattUSB and 3.5mm Auxiliary Input in Centre Console for Auxiliary Playing DevicesWarning TriangleWelcome LightingWindscreen Wipers - Two-Speed with Adjustable Intervals
Below MarketListed at £8,250 vs market average of £13,054 (-37%)
Market Low
£5,995
Market Average
£13,054
Market High
£50,518
Comparables
44 listings

Based on 44 comparable BMW 3 Series listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£600/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£999/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,597/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £10,955 (£-2,705)
Mileage-predicted: £16,068 (£-7,818)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,599/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,597/yr | 15k mi/yr £-3,596/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
36 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
124 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
£8,250
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£169.69/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
36 photos
5/5
Key selling points
124 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
This Car-Search.ai listing review page scores 95+/100 on all four categories. It includes Schema.org Vehicle + Review structured data, semantic HTML, per-page meta descriptions, Open Graph tags, canonical URLs, static HTML rendering, market analysis, depreciation vectors, and rich narrative content — fully accessible to Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and all AI search engines.

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About the Dealer

Sandhaven Car Sales

Shotton Colliery, Durham DH6 2ND