2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0 328i SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 2.0 328i SE Manual RWD Euro 5 (s/s) 4dr (242 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 35,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 242 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 149 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 BMW 3 Series has covered 35,000 miles, around 59,200 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Its asking price of £8,990 is £813 above the AskCar estimate of £8,177. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 6,862 BMW 3 Series cars across different ages and specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 28 days ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is HMC, based in Chesham. 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: £813 (9%) over the AskCar estimate of £8,177.

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 petrol 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 28 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 7 October 2026 at £7,990. Its asking price is now £8,990, £1,000 more.

Price changes recorded:

• 7 October 2026: £7,990
• 3 November 2026: £8,990

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 30 January 2027.

It has had 12 MOTs. The latest, on 19 January 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 34,531 miles, which matches the advertised 35,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 59,200 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2012 BMW 3 Series SE 2.0 petrol manual saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £4,499 to £4,995, as of 4 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 3 Series SE, 2.0 petrol saloon, black. Mileage: 80,000 miles. Price: £4,995, £3,995 less than this car. Dealer: Fareham Car Centre in Fareham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-dfb4ed1e0b8d
• 2012 BMW 3 Series SE, 2.0 petrol saloon, grey. Mileage: 91,000 miles. Price: £4,499, £4,491 less than this car. Dealer: Noya Motor Group in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-22b11e86311c