2018 BMW 3 Series — £11,090 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Cranleigh
£11,090
70,638 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Saloon
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-33%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2018 BMW 3 Series is listed at £11,090 by Surrey Specialist Cars (SSC) in Cranleigh. It has 70,638 miles on the clock. At 33% below the market average of £16,565, this looks competitively priced based on 137 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,796/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2018
Make BMW
Model 3 Series
Body Style Saloon
Colour Blue
Fuel Type Diesel
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 70,638 miles
Engine 2L
Doors 4
Seats 5
CO2 114 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £195/yr
Monthly Payment £212.2/mo
All Features & Equipment (110)
12V Power Socket in Front Centre Console and Passenger Footwell16in Alloy Wheels - V-Spoke Style - 3906.5in Colour Display ScreenAccess to BMW Connected Plus (12 Month Subscription From New)Active Air Flaps within Kidney GrilleAir Conditioning - Automatic with Two-Zone ControlAirbagsAlarm System - Thatcham 1 with Remote Control and Electronic Engine ImmobiliserArmrest - Front - Folding with Storage CompartmentArmrest - Front with Sliding AdjustmentArmrest - Rear Centre with Two CupholdersAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorBattery Safety Cut OffBluetooth 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 InteriorDirection Indicator - Side Repeaters - Integrated in Exterior MirrorsDirection Indicator Lenses - ClearDoor Sill Finishers - Front - High-Gloss Black with BMW DesignationDrive Performance ControlDSC - Dynamic Stability Control PlusDynamic Brake LightsElectric Windows - Front and RearEnhanced Bluetooth Telephone Preparation with Wireless ChargingEPS - Electric Power SteeringExhaust Tailpipe - Dual Round - Left with Chrome FinisherExtended StorageExterior Mirrors - Heated - Electrically AdjustableExterior Parts in Body ColourExterior Trim - Matt BlackFirst Aid Kit and Warning TriangleFloor Mats - VelourFull Black Panel DisplayGlove Box Opener with Chrome SpiderGrab Handles - Integrated in Roof Lining x4Handbrake and Gear Knob - LeatherHeat Protection Glazing with Green TintHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHigh Level Third Brake LightiDrive Controller - 8 Favourite ButtonsIncorrect Fuelling Protection SystemInstrument ClusterInterior Comfort PackageInterior LightingInterior Trim - High-Gloss Black with Pearl Chrome FinisherInterior Trim - Satin SilverKidney Grille - Chrome with Black Vertical SlatsLashing Eyes in Luggage Compartment x4LED Fog Lights - FrontLED HeadlightsLights-On Warning by Audio Warning Signal When Ignition is Switched OffLuggage Compartment - LightMedia Package - BMW BusinessMedia Package - BMW ProfessionalMediterranean BlueModel DesignationMulti-Function Leather Steering Wheel - Three-SpokeNon 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 Lights - LEDRear Seat Headrests - ThreeRear Suspension - Five-LinkRemote Control Including Integrated Key - 2Remote ServicesSeat Belt Security Check for DriverSeat Heating for Driver and Front PassengerServotronicShark FinSide Armrests - Front and Rear Integrated into Door TrimSide Impact ProtectionSplit Folding Rear SeatStandard 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 - HeatedStorage 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 LightWiFi Hotspot PreparationWindscreen Wipers - Two-Speed with Adjustable Intervals
Below MarketListed at £11,090 vs market average of £16,565 (-33%)
Market Low
£4,810
Market Average
£16,565
Market High
£43,500
Comparables
137 listings

Based on 137 comparable BMW 3 Series listings.

Age Depreciation
Moderate Depreciation
£2,096/year
Mileage Impact
Slow Depreciation
£350/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,796/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £16,571 (£-5,481)
Mileage-predicted: £15,473 (£-4,383)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-2,446/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,796/yr | 15k mi/yr £-3,146/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
73 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
110 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
£11,090
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£212.2/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
73 photos
5/5
Key selling points
110 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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