2018 BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport Shadow Edition 4dr — £17,995 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | New Elgin Rd, Elgin
£17,995
33,000 miles | Petrol | Automatic | Saloon
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-22%
Below Market
Value Retention
25/100
Steep Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2018 BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport Shadow Edition 4dr is listed at £17,995 by Elgin Autos in New Elgin Rd. It has 33,000 miles on the clock. At 22% below the market average of £23,065, this looks competitively priced based on 65 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £4,297/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 4dr
Body Style Saloon
Colour White
Fuel Type Petrol
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 33,000 miles
Engine 2L
Doors 4
Seats 5
CO2 142 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £195/yr
Monthly Payment £339.98/mo
All Features & Equipment (111)
12V 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 ImmobiliserAlpine WhiteAmbient Lighting - Switchable BMW Classic Orange - Cold White - LEDArmrest - Front - Folding with Storage CompartmentArmrest - Rear Centre with Two CupholdersAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorBattery Safety Cut OffBlack High-Gloss Kidney Grille Frame with Black SlatsBluetooth 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 - Coral Red with Black Highlight 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 ButtonsIndicator Lenses - ClearInterior LightingInterior Trim - Aluminium Dark Carbon 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 - LightM Aerodynamic BodystylingM Sport Braking SystemM Sport Instrument ClusterMedia Package - BMW BusinessMirror 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 - 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 ServicesRun Flat TyresSeat Belt Security Check for DriverServotronicShark 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 - 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 AluminiumThree-Point Seat Belts - All SeatsTool Kit Located in Luggage CompartmentTPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemTwin HornsTyres - Reduced Rolling ResistanceVisible VINWelcome Lighting - LEDWindscreen Wipers - Two-Speed with Adjustable Intervals
Below MarketListed at £17,995 vs market average of £23,065 (-22%)
Market Low
£12,695
Market Average
£23,065
Market High
£34,495
Comparables
65 listings

Based on 65 comparable BMW 3 Series listings.

Age Depreciation
Moderate Depreciation
£2,096/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£1,101/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Steep Depreciation
£4,297/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £16,571 (+£1,424)
Mileage-predicted: £25,163 (£-7,168)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-3,196/yr | 10k mi/yr £-4,297/yr | 15k mi/yr £-5,397/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
34 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
111 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
£17,995
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£339.98/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
34 photos
5/5
Key selling points
111 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
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About the Dealer

Elgin Autos

New Elgin Rd, Elgin IV30 6BA