2018 BMW 1 Series 3L Shadow Edition 3dr — £17,499 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 28 April 2026 | Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne
£17,499
83,773 miles | Petrol | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
+50%
Above Market
Value Retention
65/100
Slow Depreciation
Our Verdict
50
/100
This 2018 BMW 1 Series 3L Shadow Edition 3dr is listed at £17,499 by Henson Motor Group in Cowgate. It has 83,773 miles on the clock. At 50% above the market average of £11,662, this is priced on the higher side compared to 93 similar listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £926/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.
Year
2018
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Trim
3L Shadow Edition 3dr
Body Style
Hatchback
Colour
Orange
Fuel Type
Petrol
Gearbox
Automatic
Mileage
83,773 miles
Engine
3L
Doors
3
Seats
5
CO2
163 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant
Yes
Road Tax
£195/yr
Monthly Payment
£293.77/mo
Highlights
Sat Nav and DAB RadioFull Leather with Heated Front Seats18 inch alloy wheelsParking SensorsClimate control
All Features & Equipment (129)
Sat Nav and DAB RadioFull Leather with Heated Front Seats18 inch alloy wheelsParking SensorsClimate control12V Power Socket - Centre Console12V Power Socket - Passenger Footwell18in Alloy Wheels - M Double Spoke - 436M in Orbit GreyActive Differential Brake - ADB Sport - Electronic Differential Lock in DSC-Off ModeAdaptive LED Headlights with High-Beam AssistantAir Conditioning Automatic with Two-Zone ControlAirbagsAirblades - Ferric GreyAlarm System - Thatcham 1 with Remote Control and Engine ImmobiliserAmbient Lighting - Switchable BMW Classic Orange - Cold White - LEDApple CarPlayArmrest - Front with Sliding AdjustmentAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorBattery Age Recognition FunctionBattery Safety Cut OffBlack High-Gloss Kidney Grille Frame with Black SlatsBluetooth Hands Free with USB Audio InterfaceBMW ConnectedDrive Online ServicesBMW ConnectedDrive ServicesBMW Emergency CallBMW Mobility Tyre Sealing SystemBMW Navigation SystemBMW Professional Radio - Single CD and MP3BMW TeleServicesBrake 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 Seat ISOFIX Attachment for the Two Outer Rear SeatsCondition Based ServiceCrash Sensor - Activating Central Locking Release - Hazard Warning Lights - Battery Safety Cut Off - Interior LightingCruise Control with Brake FunctionCupholders Two with Sliding Cover and Inlay MatDAB Digital RadioDakota Leather - Black with Black InteriorDarkened Rear Lights with LED Light BarsDirection Indicator - Side Repeaters - Integrated in Exterior MirrorsDirection Indicator Lights - Clear LensesDoor Mirrors - Ferric Grey HousingDoor Sill Finishers - M140i DesignationDrive Performance Control - ECO PRO - Comfort - Sport - Sport Plus ModesDSC - Dynamic Stability Control PlusDynamic Brake LightsECO PRO ModeElectric Windows - Front with Open-Close Fingertip Control - Anti-Trap Facility and Comfort Closing FunctionEPS - Electric Power SteeringExhaust Tailpipe - Dark Chrome - Dual - Round - SplitExtended LightingExtended StorageExterior Mirrors - Electrically Folding with Anti DazzleExterior Mirrors Electrically AdjustableExterior Parts in Body ColourExterior Trim - High Gloss ShadowlineFirst Aid Kit and Warning TriangleFloor Mats - VelourFull Black Panel DisplayGlove CompartmentGlovebox - Handle with Chrome SurroundGrab Handles - Integrated in Roof Linings - TwoHandbrake and Gear Knob - LeatherHead Restraints - Rear and FoldingHeadlining - AnthraciteHeat Protection Glazing with Green TintHigh Level Third Brake LightHigh-Beam AssistantInstrument Cluster - Sports with Red HighlightInterior Comfort PackageInterior Lighting - Front Centre Over Interior Mirror and Rear CentreInterior Trim - Aluminium Hexagon with Estoril Blue FinisherInterior Trim - Brushed Aluminium with Black High-Gloss FinisherLashing Eyes in Luggage Compartment at Sill x2LED HeadlightsLED Headlights with Darkened SurroundLights-On Warning by Audio Warning Signal When Ignition is Switched OffLocking Wheel BoltsLoudspeaker System - Harman KardonLuggage Compartment - LightLuggage Compartment Access via BMW RoundelM Aerodynamic BodystylingM Logo Designation - SideM Sport Braking SystemM Sport Multi-Function Leather Steering Wheel - Three-SpokeM Sport SuspensionMedia Package - BMW ProfessionalModel DesignationMultifunction Controls for Steering WheelNon Smokers PackageOBC - On-Board ComputerOil Temperature Display via On-Board Computer Shown in Central Screen in Instrument ClusterOptimum Shift IndicatorPDC - Park Distance Control - RearPersonal ProfileRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationReal Time Traffic InformationRear Fog Light - OffsideRear Window AerialRemote Control Including Integrated Key - 2Remote Control with Integrated Key with Insert in BlueRemote ServicesReversing Light in Rear Cluster - NearsideSeat Belt Security Check for Driver and Front PassengerSeat Heating for Driver and Front PassengerSeats - 60-40 Split Folding RearShark FinSide Armrests - Front and Rear Integrated into Door TrimSide Impact ProtectionSpeed Limit FunctionSport Seats - FrontStart-Stop Button with Comfort Go Keyless Engine Start and Auto Start-Stop Deactivation ButtonSteering Wheel - Gearshift PaddlesSteering Wheel - HeatedSteering-Wheel Column Adjustment - ManualStorage Compartment - Rear Centre Console and in Door Trim - FrontSun Protection GlazingSun Visors with Vanity Mirrors and Ticket HolderSunset OrangeThree-Point Seat Belts - All SeatsTPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemTwin HornsTyres - Reduced Rolling ResistanceVariable Sport SteeringVisible VINWelcome Lighting - LEDWindscreen Wiper - Rear
Above MarketListed at £17,499 vs market average of £11,662 (+50%)
Market Low
£5,900
Market Average
£11,662
Market High
£19,400
Comparables
93 listings
Based on 93 comparable BMW 1 Series listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£783/year
Mileage Impact
Holding Value
£71/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Slow Depreciation
£926/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £13,151 (+£4,348)
Mileage-predicted: £11,011 (+£6,488)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-855/yr | 10k mi/yr £-926/yr | 15k mi/yr £-997/yr
Based on 355 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
50
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
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