2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0 316d Sport

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3 Series
• Trim: Sport
• Version: 2.0 316d Sport Manual RWD Euro 5 (s/s) 4dr (114 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 116,525 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 114 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 Sport has covered 116,525 miles, around 22,100 more miles than is typical for its age. The AskCar estimate for this car is £3,804. It is priced at £3,989, which is £185 above that estimate. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 6,742 BMW 3 Series adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. It first appeared in our advert records 117 days ago. Our latest MOT record expired on 25 September 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. It is advertised by Grand Motors in Stockport. 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: £185 (4%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,804.

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 117 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 8 July 2026 at £3,989. 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: the latest record we hold ran out on 25 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 10 September 2025 (rear fog lamp not working; nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly; and 2 more) and passed 1 day later, on 11 September 2025.

Advisories at the latest test: coolant level low light on; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal; and 2 more.

Mileage at that test: 103,761 miles, which matches the advertised 116,525 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 22,100 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

7 other 2012 BMW 3 Series Sport 2.0 diesel manual saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,690 to £5,995, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 3 Series Sport, 2.0 diesel saloon, black. Mileage: 120,000 miles. Price: £3,690, £299 less than this car. Dealer: Carstop West Midlands in Brierley Hill. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-4af656131738
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Sport, 2.0 diesel saloon, white. Mileage: 110,000 miles. Price: £4,295, £306 more than this car. Dealer: Vizat Autos in Leicester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-ef31ef8ee7f1
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Sport, 2.0 diesel saloon, black. Mileage: 104,827 miles. Price: £3,795, £194 less than this car. Dealer: Spades Car Sales Bolton in Bolton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-a7f0c9d59001