2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d M Sport

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3 Series
• Trim: M Sport
• Version: 2.0 320d M Sport Auto RWD Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr Touring (181 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 78,401 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Estate, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 181 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 124 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 BMW 3 Series M Sport has covered 78,401 miles, around 15,800 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £9,000, it is advertised £839 above the AskCar estimate of £8,161. The AskCar estimate uses 6,862 UK dealer adverts for the BMW 3 Series, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this advert 42 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £499. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by Everyday Cars in Coventry. 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: £839 (10%) over the AskCar estimate of £8,161.

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 42 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 23 September 2026 at £9,499. Its asking price is now £9,000, £499 less. The latest price cut was seen on 6 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 23 September 2026: £9,499
• 26 September 2026: £9,250
• 29 September 2026: £9,000
• 6 October 2026: £8,750
• 20 October 2026: £9,000

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 12 December 2026.

It failed its MOT on 4 December 2025 (offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed) and passed 1 day later, on 5 December 2025.

Advisories at the latest test: slight play offside front steering rack.

Mileage at that test: 75,640 miles, which matches the advertised 78,401 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 15,800 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

4 other 2012 BMW 3 Series M Sport 2.0 diesel automatic estates are for sale at UK dealers, from £5,250 to £9,999, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 3 Series M Sport, 2.0 diesel estate, blue. Mileage: 79,000 miles. Price: £9,999, £999 more than this car. Dealer: Dorchester Sports in Dorchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-5721c2ade0f8
• 2012 BMW 3 Series M Sport, 2.0 diesel estate, white. Mileage: 104,890 miles. Price: £7,395, £1,605 less than this car. Dealer: Noah's Automotive in Nuneaton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-de4f43b6b143
• 2012 BMW 3 Series M Sport, 2.0 diesel estate, blue. Mileage: 105,205 miles. Price: £5,250, £3,750 less than this car. Dealer: Emperor Cars in Rotherham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-9d7216fc214e