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: 100,000 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

This 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics is advertised with 100,000 miles, approximately 5,600 above the typical mileage for its age. The AskCar estimate for this car is £4,605. It is priced at £4,494, which is £111 below that estimate. The AskCar estimate draws on 6,742 BMW 3 Series adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We have tracked this advert for 46 days. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by Vivian Price Cars in Bristol. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £111 (2%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,605.

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 6,742 priced BMW 3 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2012 BMW 3 Series with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £5,200: the median of the 176 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 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 17 September 2026 at £4,494. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 10 December 2026.

It has had 11 MOTs. The latest, on 15 November 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

Mileage at that test: 99,853 miles, which matches the advertised 100,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 5,600 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

11 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 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, silver. Mileage: 100,000 miles. Price: £4,495, the same price as this car. Dealer: Dax Motor Company in Radcliffe. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-16db1d4bf55d
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, grey. Mileage: 99,890 miles. Price: £4,490, the same price as 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, white. Mileage: 104,125 miles. Price: £3,457, £1,037 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, blue, 19 miles from this car. Mileage: 135,000 miles. Price: £3,999, £495 less than this car. Dealer: Motorplus South Wales in Newport. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-6ad7eeb54ac3