2016 BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 5dr — £13,490 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Newport
£13,490
82,000 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Estate
Listing Quality
43/100
Average
vs Market Average
+3%
Fair Price
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
43
/100
This 2016 BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 5dr is listed at £13,490 by The Car Link in Newport. It has 82,000 miles on the clock. Priced in line with the market average of £13,111 based on 103 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,474/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
2L M Sport 5dr
Body Style
Estate
Colour
Silver
Fuel Type
Diesel
Gearbox
Automatic
Mileage
82,000 miles
Engine
2L
Doors
5
Seats
5
CO2
129 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant
Yes
Road Tax
£165/yr
Monthly Payment
£254.85/mo
All Features & Equipment (161)
12V Power Socket - Centre Console12V Power Socket - Passenger Footwell18in Alloy Wheels - Light M Star Spoke - 400M40-20-40 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 ControlExhaust - Dual with Chrome FinisherExit Lighting - FrontExtended LightingExtended StorageExterior Trim - High-Gloss ShadowlineFirst Aid KitFloor Mats - VelourFollow Me Home Headlight FunctionFootwell Lights - Front and RearFront Fog LightsFront Reading Lights using LED TechnologyFull Black Panel DisplayGlacier SilverGlove Compartment - Opener with Chrome TrimGrab Handles - in Roof Lining x4Halogen HeadlightsHandbrake and Gear Knob - LeatherHead Restraints - Rear and FoldingHeadlights - Automatic ActivationHeadlights - Beam Throw ControlHeadlining - AnthraciteHeat Protection Glazing with Green TintHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHigh Level Third Brake LightHigh-Beam AssistantHill Start AssistantHumidity SensoriDrive Controller - 8 Favourite ButtonsIncorrect Fuelling Protection SystemIndicator Lenses - ClearInterior Comfort PackageInterior Trim - Aluminium Hexagon with Estoril Blue FinisherInterior Trim - Brushed Aluminium with Black High-Gloss FinisherKidney Grille - Chrome Extra-Wide High-Gloss Black Vertical SlatsLashing Eyes in Luggage Compartment x4LED Fog Lights - FrontLED HeadlightsLED TailightsLights-on Audio WarningLuggage Compartment - Retaining StrapsLuggage Compartment - Storage NetsLuggage Compartment Light - LEDM Aerodynamic BodystylingM Sport Braking SystemM Sport Instrument ClusterM Sport PackageM Sport Plus PackageM Sport Plus Package - BMW Icon Adaptive LED HeadlightsM Sport SuspensionMedia Package - BMW BusinessMedia Package - BMW ProfessionalModel DesignationMultifunction Controls for Steering WheelNon Smokers PackageOBC - On-Board ComputerOddments Tray and Folding Box Under Luggage Compartment FloorOptimum Shift IndicatorPanoramic Glass SunroofPDC - Park Distance Control - Front and RearPDC - Park Distance Control - RearPersonal ProfilePower Steering - ElectricRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationRear Fog Light - LEDRear Interior Light - Centre with Reading Lights using LED TechnologyRemote Control with Integrated Key with Insert in BlueReversing Assist CameraRoof Mouldings - Body ColourRoof Rails - BlackRun Flat TyresSeat Belt Security Check for DriverSeats - Front - Manual Height AdjustmentSeats - Front HeatedServotronic SteeringShark Fin AerialSide Exterior M Designation BadgesSide Impact ProtectionSolar SensorSpeaker System - Harman KardonSpeaker System with 4x25 WattSpeakers x6 - Two WaySport Automatic TransmissionSport 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 Protection GlazingSun 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
At MarketListed at £13,490 vs market average of £13,111 (+3%)
Market Low
£5,995
Market Average
£13,111
Market High
£21,178
Comparables
103 listings
Based on 103 comparable BMW 3 Series listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£1,296/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£589/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,474/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £13,145 (+£345)
Mileage-predicted: £15,001 (£-1,511)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,885/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,474/yr | 15k mi/yr £-3,064/yr
Based on 429 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
43
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
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