2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d ED BluePerformance Efficientdynamics

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3 Series
• Trim: Efficientdynamics
• Version: 2.0 320d ED BluePerformance Efficientdynamics Manual RWD Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr (161 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 91,239 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 161 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 109 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 91,239 miles on the clock, this 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics has done roughly 2,900 fewer miles than a typical 2012 BMW 3 Series. Priced at £4,995, it is advertised £66 above the AskCar estimate of £4,929. The AskCar estimate uses 6,862 UK dealer adverts for the BMW 3 Series, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this advert 46 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £500. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by R L Motor Services Car Sales in Plymouth. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £66 (1%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,929.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 6,862 priced BMW 3 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

A 2012 BMW 3 Series with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £5,200: the median of the 174 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 BMW 3 Series has been on sale for at least 46 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 19 September 2026 at £5,495. Its asking price is now £4,995, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 15 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 5 October 2026: £5,495
• 15 October 2026: £4,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 10 December 2026.

It failed its MOT on 5 December 2025 (reversing lamp inoperative; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 60 16 RF; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WOORN SMOOTH ON EDGES ADV REPLACE SOON; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WOORN SMOOTH ON EDGES ADV REPLACE SOON; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WOORN SMOOTH ON EDGES ADV REPLACE SOON; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 88,088 miles, which matches the advertised 91,239 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 2,900 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

10 other 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics 2.0 diesel manual saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,295 to £6,795, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, grey. Mileage: 99,890 miles. Price: £4,490, £505 less than this car. Dealer: Lancashire Autos in Accrington. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-d1477bcd2250
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, silver. Mileage: 100,000 miles. Price: £4,494, £501 less than this car. Dealer: Vivian Price Cars in Kingswood and Fishponds. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-1ca3bfa26843
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, white. Mileage: 104,125 miles. Price: £3,457, £1,538 less than this car. Dealer: Global Car Company T/A We-Sell-Any-Car.Com in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-561b7b67bf16

• The nearest: 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, silver, 83 miles from this car. Mileage: 78,000 miles. Price: £5,446, £451 more than this car. Dealer: Barry Bangers in Barry. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-a7316c00c787