2018 BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport Shadow Edition 5dr — £14,500 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Sandbach, Crewe
£14,500
93,000 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Estate
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
+7%
Above Market
Value Retention
25/100
Steep Depreciation
Our Verdict
50
/100
This 2018 BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport Shadow Edition 5dr is listed at £14,500 by RS Car Sales in Sandbach. It has 93,000 miles on the clock. At 7% above the market average of £13,586, this is priced on the higher side compared to 90 similar listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £3,843/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.
Year
2018
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Trim
2L M Sport Shadow Edition 5dr
Body Style
Estate
Colour
Black
Fuel Type
Diesel
Gearbox
Automatic
Mileage
93,000 miles
Engine
2L
Doors
5
Seats
5
CO2
129 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant
Yes
Road Tax
£195/yr
Monthly Payment
£248.17/mo
Highlights
New Service + New MOT + 19s HK + Navigation + Rear CameraFull Leather Seats + Heated Front SeatsCruise ControlNext Day Delivery Available
All Features & Equipment (129)
New Service + New MOT + 19s HK + Navigation + Rear CameraFull Leather Seats + Heated Front SeatsCruise ControlNext Day Delivery Available12V Power Socket in Front Centre Console and Passenger Footwell19in Alloy Wheels - M Double Spoke Style 704M - Bi-Colour Orbit Grey6.5in Colour Display ScreenAccess to BMW Connected Plus (12 Month Subscription From New)Air 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 - Front with Sliding AdjustmentArmrest - Rear Centre with Two CupholdersAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorBattery Safety Cut OffBlack High-Gloss Kidney Grille Frame with Black SlatsBlack SapphireBluetooth 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 CompartmentsBrake 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 SensorCruise Control with Brake FunctionCup Holders - Two in Front with Sliding LidDAB Digital RadioDakota Leather - Black with Black InteriorDarkened Rear Lights with LED Light BarsDirection Indicator - Side Repeaters - Integrated in Exterior MirrorsDoor Sill Finishers - M Designation - FrontDrive Performance ControlDSC - Dynamic Stability Control PlusDynamic Brake LightsElectric Windows - Front and RearEPS - Electric Power SteeringExhaust Tailpipes - Dual Left - with Dark Chrome FinisherExtended LightingExtended StorageExterior Mirrors - Heated - Electrically AdjustableExterior Parts in Body ColourExterior Trim - High-Gloss ShadowlineFirst Aid Kit and Warning TriangleFloor Mats - VelourFog Lights Front and Rear - LEDFull Black Panel DisplayGlove 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 LightHigh-Beam AssistantHigh-Gloss Shadow Line with Extended ContentsiDrive Controller - 8 Favourite ButtonsIncorrect Fuelling Protection SystemIndicator Lenses - ClearInterior Comfort PackageInterior LightingInterior Trim - Aluminium Dark Carbon with Pearl Chrome FinisherInterior Trim - High-Gloss Black with Pearl Chrome FinisherLashing Eyes in Luggage Compartment x4LED HeadlightsLights-On Warning by Audio Warning Signal When Ignition is Switched OffLoudspeaker System - Harman KardonLuggage Compartment - LightLuggage Compartment StorageM Aerodynamic BodystylingM Sport Braking SystemM Sport Instrument ClusterMedia Package - BMW BusinessMedia Package - BMW ProfessionalMirror Caps - Black High GlossModel DesignationNon Smokers PackageOBC - On-Board ComputerOil Sensor For Level and Grade - Warning by Check Control SystemOptimum Shift IndicatorPDC - Park Distance Control - Front and RearPDC - Park Distance Control - RearPersonal ProfileRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationReal Time Traffic InformationRear Seat Headrests - ThreeRear Suspension - Five-LinkRemote Control Including Integrated Key - 2Remote Control with Integrated Key with Insert in BlueRemote ServicesReversing Assist CameraRun Flat TyresSeat Belt Security Check for DriverSeat Heating for Driver and Front PassengerServotronicShark FinSide Armrests - Front and Rear Integrated into Door TrimSide Exterior M Designation BadgesSide Impact ProtectionSplit Folding Rear SeatSport Seats - FrontStart-Stop Button with Comfort Go Keyless Engine Start and Auto Start-Stop Deactivation ButtonSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentSteering Wheel - HeatedSteering Wheel - M Sport Leather MultifunctionStorage Compartment in Rear Centre Console - Front and Rear Door Trims and Under Luggage CompartmentSun Protection GlazingSun Visors with Vanity Mirrors and Ticket HolderSuspension - Front AluminiumTailgate Operation - AutomaticTailgate Window - Independently OpeningThree-Point Seat Belts - All SeatsThrough-Loading SystemTool Kit Located in Luggage CompartmentTPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemTwin HornsTyres - Reduced Rolling ResistanceVisible VINWelcome Lighting - LEDWindscreen Wipers - Two-Speed with Adjustable Intervals
Above MarketListed at £14,500 vs market average of £13,586 (+7%)
Market Low
£6,979
Market Average
£13,586
Market High
£23,979
Comparables
90 listings
Based on 90 comparable BMW 3 Series listings.
Age Depreciation
Moderate Depreciation
£2,096/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£874/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Steep Depreciation
£3,843/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £16,571 (£-2,071)
Mileage-predicted: £13,111 (+£1,389)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-2,969/yr | 10k mi/yr £-3,843/yr | 15k mi/yr £-4,717/yr
Based on 429 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
50
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
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