2017 BMW 3 Series — £13,785 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Rainham
£13,785
83,924 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Saloon
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-1%
Fair Price
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2017 BMW 3 Series is listed at £13,785 by Cargem in Rainham. It has 83,924 miles on the clock. Priced in line with the market average of £13,949 based on 106 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,891/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2017
Make BMW
Model 3 Series
Body Style Saloon
Colour Grey
Fuel Type Diesel
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 83,924 miles
Engine 3L
Doors 4
Seats 5
CO2 139 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £195/yr
Monthly Payment £271.43/mo
All Features & Equipment (106)
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 - Black 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 - VelourGlove 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 LightiDrive Controller - 8 Favourite ButtonsIncorrect Fuelling Protection SystemIndicator Lenses - ClearIntegrated Owners Handbook - Within iDrive MenuInterior LightingInterior Trim - Aluminium Hexagon with Estoril Blue Matt 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 OffLuggage Compartment - LightM Aerodynamic BodystylingM Sport Instrument ClusterM Sport PackageMedia Package - BMW BusinessModel 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 ActivationReading Lights - Front and Rear with Soft LightRear 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 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 £13,785 vs market average of £13,949 (-1%)
Market Low
£5,995
Market Average
£13,949
Market High
£27,995
Comparables
106 listings

Based on 106 comparable BMW 3 Series listings.

Age Depreciation
Moderate Depreciation
£1,713/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£589/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,891/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £14,684 (£-899)
Mileage-predicted: £15,001 (£-1,216)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-2,302/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,891/yr | 15k mi/yr £-3,481/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
52 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
106 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
£13,785
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£271.43/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
52 photos
5/5
Key selling points
106 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.

Independent review — we are not affiliated with the dealer.

View original listing at Cargem →

Looking for a BMW 3 Series?

Search 50,000+ cars from UK dealers with our free AI-powered search engine

Search Now — Free

About the Dealer

Cargem

Rainham RM13 8RH