2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d ED Efficientdynamics

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3 Series
• Trim: Efficientdynamics
• Version: 2.0 320d ED Efficientdynamics Auto RWD Euro 5 (s/s) 4dr (161 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 104,369 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 161 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 109 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics is advertised with 104,369 miles, approximately 9,900 above the typical mileage for its age. Its asking price of £5,295 is £455 above the AskCar estimate of £4,840. The AskCar estimate draws on 6,742 BMW 3 Series adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 41 days ago. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is for sale at Cotswold Select Autos in Evesham. 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

Above the going rate: £455 (9%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,840.

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 41 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 22 September 2026 at £5,295. Its asking price has not changed.

Price changes recorded:

• 22 September 2026: £5,295
• 24 September 2026: £4,995
• 4 October 2026: £5,295

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 July 2027.

It failed its MOT on 15 June 2026 (offside front outer brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken) and passed 2 days later, on 17 June 2026.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 102,615 miles, which matches the advertised 104,369 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 9,900 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

4 other 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics 2.0 diesel automatic saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,990 to £5,995, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, silver. Mileage: 117,543 miles. Price: £3,995, £1,300 less than this car. Dealer: Global Car Sales in Blackburn. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-488798afee16
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, grey. Mileage: 84,000 miles. Price: £5,995, £700 more than this car. Dealer: Durkar Car Sales in Wakefield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-3a250cb1a53f
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, silver. Mileage: 76,000 miles. Price: £5,995, £700 more than this car. Dealer: Doncaster Motor Group in Doncaster. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-8518cea5af15

• The nearest: 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, white, 101 miles from this car. Mileage: 179,000 miles. Price: £3,990, £1,305 less than this car. Dealer: Boss Auto Works in Leigh. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-a064f7e4f9b6