2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0 318i SE

Price: £2,995. Far below the going rate: £1,756 (36%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,751, our expected asking price for this car from its model, age, mileage and specification, drawing on 6,742 priced BMW 3 Series adverts on AskCar as of 2 November 2026. Worth asking the dealer why.

AskCar lists 7,040 used BMW 3 Series from 2,692 UK dealerships, as of 2 November 2026.

Overview

  • Make: BMW
  • Model: 3 Series
  • Trim: SE
  • Version: 2.0 318i SE Manual RWD Euro 5 2dr (141 bhp)
  • Year: 2012
  • Mileage: 92,240 miles
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body: Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
  • Engine: 2.0 litres, 141 bhp
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Drive: Rear-wheel drive
  • Colour: Black
  • CO2: 146 g/km
  • Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 BMW 3 Series is advertised with 92,240 miles, approximately 2,200 below the typical mileage for its age. Priced at £2,995, this car is advertised £1,756 below the AskCar estimate of £4,751. This is a large price difference, so check the price and vehicle details with the dealer. The AskCar estimate uses 6,742 UK dealer adverts for the BMW 3 Series, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We have tracked this advert for 48 days. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is for sale at RH Cars in Sevenoaks. 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

Far below the going rate: £1,756 (36%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,751. Worth asking the dealer why.

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 petrol 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 48 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 15 September 2026 at £2,495. Its asking price is now £2,995, £500 more.

Price changes recorded:

  • 15 September 2026: £2,495
  • 17 September 2026: £1,995
  • 28 October 2026: £2,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 9 June 2027.

It has had 12 MOTs. The latest, on 29 May 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 91,475 miles, which matches the advertised 92,240 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 2,200 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

1 other 2012 BMW 3 Series SE 2.0 petrol manual coupe is for sale at UK dealers, as of 2 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

  • 2012 BMW 3 Series SE, 2.0 petrol coupe, white. Mileage: 66,000 miles. Price: £5,000, £2,005 more than this car. Dealer: Chester Car Solutions in Chester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-33d3dc52dfa6

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As of 2 November 2026, AskCar lists 586,270 cars and vans from 12,920 UK dealerships, read daily from dealer websites: over 99% of UK dealer used car adverts. No dealer pays to be listed.