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 Auto RWD Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr (161 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 76,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 161 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 109 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 76,000 miles, this 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics has covered about 18,400 fewer miles than other 2012 BMW 3 Series cars. The AskCar estimate for this car is £6,015. It is priced at £5,995, which is £20 below that estimate. The AskCar estimate uses 6,742 UK dealer adverts for the BMW 3 Series, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 111 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £1,000. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Doncaster Motor Group, based in Doncaster. 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: £20 (under 1%) under the AskCar estimate of £6,015.

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 111 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 14 July 2026 at £6,995. Its asking price is now £5,995, £1,000 less. The latest price cut was seen on 2 November 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 22 August 2026: £6,995
• 23 August 2026: £6,795
• 4 September 2026: £6,495
• 2 November 2026: £5,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 17 December 2026.

It failed its MOT on 5 December 2025 (nearside front headlamp aim too high; offside front headlamp aim too high; central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; and 1 more) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm(bush cracking); offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm(bush cracking); and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 72,427 miles, which matches the advertised 76,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 18,400 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

4 other 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics 2.0 diesel automatic saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,990 to £5,995, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, grey. Mileage: 84,000 miles. Price: £5,995, the same price as this car. Dealer: Durkar Car Sales in Wakefield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-3a250cb1a53f
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, silver. Mileage: 104,369 miles. Price: £5,295, £700 less than this car. Dealer: Cotswold Select Autos in Evesham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-26e8f37aeb0e
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, silver. Mileage: 117,543 miles. Price: £3,995, £2,000 less than this car. Dealer: Global Car Sales in Blackburn. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-488798afee16