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: 153,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 181 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 120 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

At 153,000 miles, this 2012 BMW 3 Series Luxury has covered about 58,800 more miles than other 2012 BMW 3 Series cars. Its asking price of £3,695 is £394 above the AskCar estimate of £3,301. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 6,862 BMW 3 Series adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. It first appeared in our advert records 160 days ago. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 7 December 2025, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is Central Car & Van Sales, based in Morecambe. 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: £394 (11%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,301.

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 £3,223. Its asking price is now £3,695, £472 more.

Price changes recorded:

• 29 May 2026: £3,223
• 5 August 2026: £3,995
• 21 October 2026: £3,695

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 7 December 2025; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 12 MOTs. The latest, on 18 November 2024, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; coolant level low.

Mileage at that test: 142,541 miles, which matches the advertised 153,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 58,800 miles higher 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 £3,995 to £6,994, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 3 Series Luxury, 2.0 diesel saloon, grey. Mileage: 109,000 miles. Price: £3,995, £300 more than this car. Dealer: Hertford Car Sales in Hertford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-7f31ba748280
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Luxury, 2.0 diesel saloon, blue. Mileage: 99,637 miles. Price: £4,245, £550 more 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, red. Mileage: 90,103 miles. Price: £5,500, £1,805 more than this car. Dealer: Newton and Lee Automotive in Consett. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-5c48d0e12931