2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0 318d SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 2.0 318d SE Manual RWD Euro 5 4dr (140 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 110,239 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 140 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 118 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 BMW 3 Series has covered 110,239 miles, around 15,800 more miles than is typical for its age. The dealer is asking £4,995, which is £1,108 above the AskCar estimate of £3,887. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 6,742 BMW 3 Series cars across different ages and specifications. We have tracked this advert for 158 days. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is for sale at Cattedown Trade Centre in Plymouth. 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

Above the going rate: £1,108 (28%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,887.

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 158 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £4,995. 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: valid until 7 May 2027.

It failed its MOT on 8 May 2026 (rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened) and passed later the same day.

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

Mileage at that test: 110,251 miles, which matches the advertised 110,239 miles.

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

Similar cars

2 other 2012 BMW 3 Series SE 2.0 diesel manual saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,489 to £4,249, as of 2 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 3 Series SE, 2.0 diesel saloon, red. Mileage: 97,210 miles. Price: £3,489, £1,506 less than this car. Dealer: Arc Cars in Gateshead. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-fc0395d3ce3b
• 2012 BMW 3 Series SE, 2.0 diesel saloon, white. Mileage: 90,603 miles. Price: £4,249, £746 less than this car. Dealer: Motormill in Warrington. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-0d136cbefcbc