2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d ED Efficientdynamics

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3 Series
• Trim: Efficientdynamics
• Version: 2.0 320d ED Efficientdynamics Manual RWD Euro 5 (s/s) 4dr (161 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 111,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 161 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 109 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

With 111,000 miles on the clock, this 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics has done roughly 16,600 more miles than a typical 2012 BMW 3 Series. Priced at £3,695, it is advertised £156 below the AskCar estimate of £3,851. 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 38 days. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 17 May 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. You can find this car at Desirable Motors in Sirhowy. 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: £156 (4%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,851.

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 38 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £3,695. 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: the latest record we hold ran out on 17 May 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 16 MOTs. The latest, on 16 May 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Mileage at that test: 108,153 miles, which matches the advertised 111,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 16,600 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, white. Mileage: 106,385 miles. Price: £3,995, £300 more than this car. Dealer: Leigh Service Station in Southend-on-Sea. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-1965b690eda6
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, white. Mileage: 104,125 miles. Price: £3,457, £238 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
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, silver. Mileage: 100,000 miles. Price: £4,494, £799 more than this car. Dealer: Vivian Price Cars in Kingswood and Fishponds. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-1ca3bfa26843

• The nearest: 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, blue, 19 miles from this car. Mileage: 135,000 miles. Price: £3,999, £304 more than this car. Dealer: Motorplus South Wales in Newport. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-6ad7eeb54ac3