2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d M Sport

Price: £9,950. Fair price: £284 (2%) under the AskCar estimate of £10,234, our expected asking price for this car from its model, age, mileage and specification, drawing on 6,862 priced BMW 3 Series adverts on AskCar as of 4 November 2026.

AskCar lists 7,147 used BMW 3 Series from 2,707 UK dealerships, as of 4 November 2026.

Overview

  • Make: BMW
  • Model: 3 Series
  • Trim: M Sport
  • Version: 2.0 320d M Sport Auto RWD Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr Touring (181 bhp)
  • Year: 2012
  • Mileage: 45,856 miles
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Body: Estate, 5 doors, 5 seats
  • Engine: 2.0 litres, 181 bhp
  • Gearbox: Automatic
  • Drive: Rear-wheel drive
  • Colour: Silver
  • CO2: 124 g/km
  • Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

With 45,856 miles on the clock, this 2012 BMW 3 Series M Sport has done roughly 48,300 fewer miles than a typical 2012 BMW 3 Series. Its asking price of £9,950 is £284 below the AskCar estimate of £10,234. 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. This car was first seen in our listings data 43 days ago. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is for sale at The Red Vehicle Company in Henley-on-Thames. 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: £284 (2%) under the AskCar estimate of £10,234.

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 43 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 22 September 2026 at £9,950. 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 4 November 2026: valid until 22 June 2027.

It has had one MOT, on 23 June 2026, and passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 45,856 miles, which matches the advertised 45,856 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 48,300 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

4 other 2012 BMW 3 Series M Sport 2.0 diesel automatic estates are for sale at UK dealers, from £5,250 to £9,999, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

  • 2012 BMW 3 Series M Sport, 2.0 diesel estate, white. Mileage: 78,401 miles. Price: £9,000, £950 less than this car. Dealer: Everyday Cars in Coventry. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-52a82e076778
  • 2012 BMW 3 Series M Sport, 2.0 diesel estate, blue. Mileage: 79,000 miles. Price: £9,999, the same price as this car. Dealer: Dorchester Sports in Dorchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-5721c2ade0f8
  • 2012 BMW 3 Series M Sport, 2.0 diesel estate, white. Mileage: 104,890 miles. Price: £7,395, £2,555 less than this car. Dealer: Noah's Automotive in Nuneaton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-de4f43b6b143

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