2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d Luxury

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3 Series
• Trim: Luxury
• Version: 2.0 320d Luxury Manual RWD Euro 5 4dr (181 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 49,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 181 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 120 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 BMW 3 Series Luxury is advertised with 49,000 miles, approximately 45,200 below the typical mileage for its age. Priced at £6,994, it is advertised £65 above the AskCar estimate of £6,929. The AskCar estimate draws on 6,862 BMW 3 Series adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 160 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £300. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is advertised by Vivian Price Cars in Bristol. 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

Fair price: £65 (under 1%) over the AskCar estimate of £6,929.

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 160 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £7,294. Its asking price is now £6,994, £300 less. The latest price cut was seen on 29 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 28 May 2026: £7,294
• 10 September 2026: £7,194
• 29 October 2026: £6,994

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 19 May 2027.

It failed its MOT on 20 May 2026 (nearside rear road wheel fixing missing) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

Mileage at that test: 49,439 miles, which matches the advertised 49,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 45,200 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

4 other 2012 BMW 3 Series Luxury 2.0 diesel manual saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,695 to £5,500, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 3 Series Luxury, 2.0 diesel saloon, red. Mileage: 90,103 miles. Price: £5,500, £1,494 less than this car. Dealer: Newton and Lee Automotive in Consett. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-5c48d0e12931
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Luxury, 2.0 diesel saloon, blue. Mileage: 99,637 miles. Price: £4,245, £2,749 less than this car. Dealer: Solhebon Car Hub in Walsall. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-378f21a0bd37
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Luxury, 2.0 diesel saloon, grey. Mileage: 109,000 miles. Price: £3,995, £2,999 less than this car. Dealer: Hertford Car Sales in Hertford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-7f31ba748280