2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 2.0 320d SE Steptronic RWD Euro 5 2dr (181 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 43,892 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 181 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (Steptronic)
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 149 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 BMW 3 Series has covered 43,892 miles, around 50,300 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Its asking price of £8,299 is £1,063 above the AskCar estimate of £7,236. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 6,862 BMW 3 Series cars across different ages and specifications. We have tracked this advert for 50 days. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is for sale at 777 Automotive in Leicester. 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

Above the going rate: £1,063 (14%) over the AskCar estimate of £7,236.

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 50 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 15 September 2026 at £7,999. Its asking price is now £8,299, £300 more.

Price changes recorded:

• 15 September 2026: £7,999
• 6 October 2026: £8,299

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 31 January 2027.

It has had 13 MOTs. The latest, on 26 January 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Mileage at that test: 43,736 miles, which matches the advertised 43,892 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 50,300 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2012 BMW 3 Series SE 2.0 diesel automatic convertibles are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,190 to £7,490, as of 4 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 3 Series SE, 2.0 diesel convertible, silver. Mileage: 46,000 miles. Price: £7,490, £809 less than this car. Dealer: PH Cars Arundel in Arundel. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-30fad22d12d8
• 2012 BMW 3 Series SE, 2.0 diesel convertible, blue. Mileage: 137,821 miles. Price: £3,190, £5,109 less than this car. Dealer: Octane Car Sales in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-219867bf9da0