2016 BMW 3 SERIES — £20,985 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Cradock Rd, Luton
£20,985
57,468 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Saloon
Listing Quality
85/100
Good
vs Market Average
+25%
Above Market
Value Retention
25/100
Steep Depreciation
Our Verdict
85
/100
This 2016 BMW 3 SERIES is listed at £20,985 by IM Car SuperMarket in Cradock Rd. It has 57,468 miles on the clock. At 25% above the market average of £16,764, this is priced on the higher side compared to 87 similar listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £4,815/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2016
Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
Body Style
Saloon
Colour
Grey
Fuel Type
Diesel
Gearbox
Automatic
Mileage
57,468 miles
Engine
2L
Seats
5
CO2
134 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant
Compliant
Power
181 BHP
Torque
214 lbs/ft
Top Speed
146 mph
0-60 mph
7.3s
Cylinders
4
Gears
8
Combined MPG
48.7 mpg
Urban MPG
37.2 mpg
Extra Urban MPG
60.1 mpg
Length
4633mm
Width
1811mm
Height
1431mm
Wheelbase
2810mm
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
Highlights
Head Restraints - Front/RearAnti-Lock BrakesElectronic Stability ProgrammeCentre Rear Seat BeltCup Holder
All Features & Equipment (119)
Head Restraints - Front/RearAnti-Lock BrakesElectronic Stability ProgrammeCentre Rear Seat BeltCup HolderTop speed146 mph0 to 607.3 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)214Engine power (BHP)181Extra Urban (mpg)60.1Urban (mpg)37.2Combined (mpg)48.7Cylinders - bore (mm)84TransmissionAutomaticNumber of gears8Cylinders - stroke (mm)90CC1,998Cylinders4CO2 (g/km)134NOx (mg/km)0Standard Euro emissionsEuro 6Ultra Low Emission ZoneCompliantAir Conditioning - Automatic with Two-Zone ControlAmbient Lighting - Switchable BMW Classic Orange - Cold White - LEDArmrest - Front - Folding with Storage CompartmentArmrest - Rear Centre with Two CupholdersAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorBottle Holders Integrated into Door Trim Storage Compartments - Front - Up to 1 litreCentral Locking Switch - Doors - Fuel Filler Cap - Luggage CompartmentCup Holders - Two in Front with Sliding LidDoor Sill Finishers - M Designation - FrontExtended LightingFloor Mats - VelourGlove Box Opener with Chrome SpiderGrab Handles - Integrated in Roof Lining x4Handbrake and Gear Knob - LeatherHeadlining - AnthraciteInterior LightingInterior Trim - Aluminium Hexagon with Estoril Blue Matt FinisherLashing Eyes in Luggage Compartment x4Luggage Compartment - LightM Sport Instrument ClusterNon Smokers PackagePersonal ProfilePollen FilterRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationRear Seat Headrests - ThreeSide Armrests - Front and Rear Integrated into Door TrimSport 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 HolderTool Kit Located in Luggage CompartmentTwin HornsWelcome LightWindscreen Wipers - Two-Speed with Adjustable Intervals18in Alloy Wheels - Light M Star Spoke - 400MDirection Indicator - Side Repeaters - Integrated in Exterior MirrorsElectric Windows - Front and RearExhaust Tailpipe - Dual Round - Left with Chrome FinisherExterior Mirrors - Heated - Electrically AdjustableExterior Parts in Body ColourExterior Trim - High-Gloss ShadowlineHeat Protection Glazing with Green TintHeated Windscreen Washer JetsIndicator Lenses - ClearKidney Grille - Chrome with Extra Wide Black - High Gloss Vertical SlatsM Aerodynamic BodystylingM Sport PackageModel DesignationRun Flat TyresSide Exterior M Designation BadgesTyres - Reduced Rolling ResistanceAirbagsAlarm System - Thatcham 1 with Remote Control and Engine ImmobiliserBattery Safety Cut OffBrake Pad Wear Indicator - Front and RearBumper System Front and Rear - Replaceable Deformation Elements for Impacts Up to 9mphChild 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 FunctionDSC - Dynamic Stability Control PlusDrive Performance Control - ECO PRO - Comfort - Sport and Sport PlusDynamic Brake LightsElectronic Service BookletFirst Aid Kit and Warning TriangleIntegrated Owners Handbook - Within iDrive MenuOBC - On-Board ComputerOil Sensor For Level and Grade - Warning by Check Control SystemPDC - Park Distance Control - RearRemote Control Including Integrated Key - 2Remote Control with Integrated Key with Insert in BlueSeat Belt Security Check for DriverSide Impact ProtectionTPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemThree-Point Seat Belts - All SeatsVisible VINiDrive Controller - 8 Favourite ButtonsHeight1431mmHeight inclusive of roof railsmmLength4633mmWheelbase2810mmWidth1811mmWidth including mirrorsmmLuggage capacity (seats up) litresLuggage capacity (seats down) litresNumber of seats5Gross vehicle weight kgMax loading weightkgMax towing weight (braked)kgMax towing weight (unbraked)kgTurning circle (kerb to kerb) metresMax roof loadkgMinimum kerb weight1450 kg
Above MarketListed at £20,985 vs market average of £16,764 (+25%)
Market Low
£4,810
Market Average
£16,764
Market High
£48,000
Comparables
87 listings
Based on 87 comparable BMW 3 SERIES listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£1,296/year
Mileage Impact
Steep Depreciation
£1,759/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Steep Depreciation
£4,815/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £13,145 (+£7,840)
Mileage-predicted: £19,250 (+£1,735)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-3,055/yr | 10k mi/yr £-4,815/yr | 15k mi/yr £-6,574/yr
Based on 429 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
85
Overall Listing Quality
Good — this listing is well-presented and informative.
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