2018 BMW 3 SERIES — £20,985 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Cradock Rd, Luton
£20,985
76,765 miles | Petrol | Automatic | Saloon
Listing Quality
85/100
Good
vs Market Average
+33%
Above Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
85
/100
This 2018 BMW 3 SERIES is listed at £20,985 by IM Car SuperMarket in Cradock Rd. It has 76,765 miles on the clock. At 33% above the market average of £15,749, this is priced on the higher side compared to 131 similar listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,568/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2018
Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
Body Style
Saloon
Colour
Silver
Fuel Type
Petrol
Gearbox
Automatic
Mileage
76,765 miles
Engine
2L
Seats
5
CO2
49 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant
Compliant
Power
249 BHP
Torque
310 lbs/ft
Top Speed
140 mph
0-60 mph
6.1s
Cylinders
4
Gears
8
Combined MPG
134.5 mpg
Length
4633mm
Width
1811mm
Height
1441mm
Wheelbase
2810mm
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
Highlights
Head Restraints - Front/RearAnti-Lock BrakesElectronic Stability ProgrammeCentre Rear Seat BeltCup Holder
All Features & Equipment (124)
Head Restraints - Front/RearAnti-Lock BrakesElectronic Stability ProgrammeCentre Rear Seat BeltCup HolderTop speed140 mph0 to 606.1 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)310Engine power (BHP)249Combined (mpg)134.5Cylinders - bore (mm)82TransmissionAutomaticNumber of gears8Cylinders - stroke (mm)95CC1,998Cylinders4CO2 (g/km)49NOx (mg/km)0Standard Euro emissionsEuro 6Ultra Low Emission ZoneCompliantAC Plug Type 2Air 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 CompartmentsCentral Locking Switch - Doors - Fuel Filler Cap - Luggage CompartmentCharging Socket with LED Corona Charging Status LightCup Holders - Two in Front with Sliding LidDoor Sill Finishers - M Designation - FrontExtended LightingExtended StorageFloor Mats - VelourFull Black-Panel Instrument Cluster with Hybrid-Specific Contents - including eDrive Lettering on Start-UpGlove Box Opener with Chrome SpiderGrab Handles - Integrated in Roof Lining x4Handbrake and Gear Knob - LeatherHeadlining - AnthraciteInstrument ClusterInterior LightingInterior Trim - Aluminium Hexagon with Estoril Blue Matt FinisherLashing Eyes in Luggage Compartment x4Luggage Compartment - LightMountings for Lashing EyesNon Smokers PackagePersonal ProfileRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationReading Lights - Front and Rear with Soft LightRear Seat Headrests - ThreeRemote Key with Fourth Button - Activate Aux HeatingSide Armrests - Front and Rear Integrated into Door TrimSport Multi-Function Leather Steering Wheel - Three-Spoke with Black Stitching and Gearshift PaddlesSport Seats - FrontStart-Stop Button with Comfort Go Keyless Engine Start and Auto Start-Stop Deactivation ButtonSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentStorage Compartment in Rear Centre Console - Front and Rear Door Trims and Under Luggage CompartmentSun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors and Ticket PocketTool Kit Located in Luggage CompartmentTwin HornsWelcome LightWindscreen Wipers - Two-Speed with Adjustable IntervalsiPerformance Exterior Styling Deletion18in Alloy Wheels - Light M Star Spoke - 400MCharging Flap in Body Colour Located on the Front Left SideDirection 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 Designation - eDrive on the Tailgate-Left Side and C-Pillar Left and RightRun 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 LightsFirst Aid Kit and Warning TriangleOBC - On-Board ComputerOil Sensor For Level and Grade - Warning by Check Control SystemOptimum Shift IndicatorPDC - Park Distance Control - Front and 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 VINeDrive ButtoniDrive Controller - 8 Favourite ButtonsHeight1441mmHeight 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 weight1660 kg
Above MarketListed at £20,985 vs market average of £15,749 (+33%)
Market Low
£7,500
Market Average
£15,749
Market High
£43,500
Comparables
131 listings
Based on 131 comparable BMW 3 SERIES listings.
Age Depreciation
Moderate Depreciation
£2,096/year
Mileage Impact
Slow Depreciation
£236/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,568/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £16,571 (+£4,414)
Mileage-predicted: £15,368 (+£5,617)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-2,332/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,568/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,804/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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