2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d ED BluePerformance Efficientdynamics

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3 Series
• Trim: Efficientdynamics
• Version: 2.0 320d ED BluePerformance Efficientdynamics Manual RWD Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr (161 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 135,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 161 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 109 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 135,000 miles on the clock, this 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics has done roughly 40,800 more miles than a typical 2012 BMW 3 Series. The dealer is asking £3,999, which is £417 above the AskCar estimate of £3,582. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 6,862 BMW 3 Series cars across different ages and specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 53 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £500. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at Motorplus South Wales in Newport. 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: £417 (11%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,582.

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 53 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 12 September 2026 at £4,499. Its asking price is now £3,999, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 13 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 12 September 2026: £4,499
• 7 October 2026: £3,999
• 10 October 2026: £4,699
• 13 October 2026: £3,999

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 6 January 2027.

It has had 13 MOTs. The latest, on 7 January 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE.

Mileage at that test: 131,668 miles, which matches the advertised 135,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 40,800 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

10 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 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, grey. Mileage: 111,000 miles. Price: £3,695, £304 less than this car. Dealer: Desirable Motors in Tredegar. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-432e5d20e23f
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, white. Mileage: 106,385 miles. Price: £3,995, the same price as 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, grey. Mileage: 165,000 miles. Price: £2,495, £1,504 less than this car. Dealer: Ideal Car Centre in Bilston. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-f526abc61c32

• The nearest: 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, silver, 12 miles from this car. Mileage: 78,000 miles. Price: £5,446, £1,447 more than this car. Dealer: Barry Bangers in Barry. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-a7316c00c787