2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0 318d Exclusive Edition

Price: £2,690. Far below the going rate: £1,782 (39%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,472, our expected asking price for this car from its model, age, mileage and specification, drawing on 6,897 priced BMW 3 Series adverts on AskCar as of 5 November 2026. Worth asking the dealer why.

AskCar lists 7,194 used BMW 3 Series from 2,714 UK dealerships, as of 5 November 2026.

Overview

  • Make: BMW
  • Model: 3 Series
  • Trim: Exclusive Edition
  • Version: 2.0 318d Exclusive Edition Steptronic RWD Euro 5 5dr Touring (141 bhp)
  • Year: 2012
  • Mileage: 94,000 miles
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Body: Estate, 5 doors, 5 seats
  • Engine: 2.0 litres, 141 bhp
  • Gearbox: Automatic (Steptronic)
  • Drive: Rear-wheel drive
  • Colour: Black
  • CO2: 142 g/km
  • Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

The advertised mileage for this 2012 BMW 3 Series Exclusive Edition is 94,000 miles. Priced at £2,690, this car is advertised £1,782 below the AskCar estimate of £4,472. This is a large price difference, so check the price and vehicle details with the dealer. The AskCar estimate draws on 6,897 BMW 3 Series adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this advert 26 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £1,700. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is advertised by Platinum Motor Hub in Huntingdonshire. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

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Price

Far below the going rate: £1,782 (39%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,472. 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 6,897 priced BMW 3 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

A 2012 BMW 3 Series with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £5,200: the median of the 173 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 BMW 3 Series has been on sale for at least 26 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 10 October 2026 at £4,390. Its asking price is now £2,690, £1,700 less. The latest price cut was seen on 4 November 2026.

Price changes recorded:

  • 10 October 2026: £4,390
  • 11 October 2026: £3,590
  • 15 October 2026: £3,490
  • 18 October 2026: £2,990
  • 26 October 2026: £2,790
  • 4 November 2026: £2,690

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: valid until 16 March 2027.

It failed its MOT on 17 March 2026 (nearside front position lamp not working; offside front position lamp not working; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside; rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside; and 5 more.

Mileage at that test: 92,630 miles, which matches the advertised 94,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 400 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

1 other 2012 BMW 3 Series Exclusive Edition 2.0 diesel automatic estate is for sale at UK dealers, as of 5 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

  • 2012 BMW 3 Series Exclusive Edition, 2.0 diesel estate, silver. Mileage: 135,507 miles. Price: £3,995, £1,305 more than this car. Dealer: Automotive Car Sales in Hawkhurst. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-ad83566c4965

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