2017 BMW 3 Series — £7,779 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
£7,779
102,786 miles | Diesel | Manual | Saloon
Listing Quality
43/100
Average
vs Market Average
-32%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
43 /100

This 2017 BMW 3 Series is listed at £7,779 by MF Motors in Peterborough. It has 102,786 miles on the clock. At 32% below the market average of £11,459, this looks competitively priced based on 61 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,721/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2017
Make BMW
Model 3 Series
Body Style Saloon
Colour Silver
Fuel Type Diesel
Gearbox Manual
Mileage 102,786 miles
Engine 2L
Doors 4
Seats 5
CO2 102 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £195/yr
Monthly Payment £156.43/mo
All Features & Equipment (97)
12V Power Socket in Front Centre Console and Passenger Footwell16in Alloy Wheels - V-Spoke Style - 3903.5mm Auxiliary Input Point in Centre Console for Auxiliary Playing Devices6.5in Colour Display ScreenActive Air Flaps within Kidney GrilleAir Conditioning - Automatic with Two-Zone ControlAirbagsAlarm System - Thatcham 1 with Remote Control and Engine ImmobiliserArmrest - Front - Folding with Storage CompartmentArmrest - 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 Compartments - Front - Up to 1 litreBrake 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 Sensor - Activating Central Locking Release - Hazard Warning Lights - Battery Safety Cut Off - Interior LightingCruise Control with Brake FunctionCup Holders - Two in Front with Sliding LidDAB Digital RadioDakota Leather - Black with Black InteriorDirection Indicator - Side Repeaters - Integrated in Exterior MirrorsDoor Sill Finishers - Front - High-Gloss Black with BMW DesignationDrive Performance Control with ECO PRO - Comfort and Sport ModesDSC - Dynamic Stability Control PlusDynamic Brake LightsElectric Windows - Front and RearElectronic Service BookletEnhanced Bluetooth Telephone Preparation with USB Audio Interface and Voice ControlExhaust Tailpipe - Dual Round - Left with Chrome FinisherExterior Mirrors - Heated - Electrically AdjustableExterior Parts in Body ColourExterior Trim - Matt BlackFirst Aid Kit and Warning TriangleFloor Mats - VelourFoglights - Halogen Front and LED RearGlove Box Opener with Chrome SpiderGrab Handles - Integrated in Roof Lining x4Halogen HeadlightsHandbrake and Gear Knob - LeatherHeat Protection Glazing with Green TintHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHigh Level Third Brake LightiDrive Controller - 8 Favourite ButtonsIncorrect Fuelling Protection SystemIndicator Lenses - ClearInstrument ClusterIntegrated Owners Handbook - Within iDrive MenuInterior LightingInterior Trim - Satin SilverKidney Grille - Chrome with Black Vertical SlatsLashing Eyes in Luggage Compartment x4Lights-On Warning by Audio Warning Signal When Ignition is Switched OffLuggage Compartment - LightMedia Package - BMW BusinessModel 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 - RearPersonal ProfilePollen FilterPower Steering - ElectricRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationRear Lights - LEDRear Seat Headrests - ThreeRemote Control Including Integrated Key - 2Seat Belt Security Check for DriverSeat Heating for Driver and Front PassengerShark FinSide Armrests - Front and Rear Integrated into Door TrimSide Impact ProtectionStandard 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 AdjustmentStorage Compartment in Rear Centre Console - Front and Rear Door Trims and Under Luggage CompartmentSun 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 LightWindscreen Wipers - Two-Speed with Adjustable Intervals
Below MarketListed at £7,779 vs market average of £11,459 (-32%)
Market Low
£4,995
Market Average
£11,459
Market High
£20,699
Comparables
61 listings

Based on 61 comparable BMW 3 Series listings.

Age Depreciation
Moderate Depreciation
£1,713/year
Mileage Impact
Holding Value
£4/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£1,721/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £14,684 (£-6,905)
Mileage-predicted: £12,333 (£-4,554)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,717/yr | 10k mi/yr £-1,721/yr | 15k mi/yr £-1,726/yr

Based on 429 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.

43
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
Information & Buyer Appeal
Does this listing give buyers enough information to make a decision?
20/25Good
Photos
9 photos
5/10
Features & key selling points
97 listed
8/8
Technical specifications
9 specs provided
7/7
Competitiveness
How well does this listing compete against similar vehicles for buyer attention?
23/25Good
Clear pricing
£7,779
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£156.43/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
9 photos
3/5
Key selling points
97 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

MF Motors

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 8JA