2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d ED Efficientdynamics

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3 Series
• Trim: Efficientdynamics
• Version: 2.0 320d ED Efficientdynamics Manual RWD Euro 5 (s/s) 4dr (161 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 99,890 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 161 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 109 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

The advertised mileage for this 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics is 99,890 miles. Its asking price of £4,490 is £319 above the AskCar estimate of £4,171. The AskCar estimate uses 6,742 UK dealer adverts for the BMW 3 Series, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We have tracked this advert for 158 days. The advertised mileage is lower than the latest MOT reading of 120,060 miles. Ask the dealer to explain. Its recorded MOT is valid until 1 February 2027. It is advertised by Lancashire Autos in Accrington. 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: £319 (7%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,171.

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 £4,490. 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 1 February 2027.

It has had 13 MOTs. The latest, on 19 January 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items.

Mileage at that test: 120,060 miles. The advert says 99,890 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.

Advertised mileage is about 5,500 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

11 other 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics 2.0 diesel manual saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,295 to £6,795, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, silver. Mileage: 100,000 miles. Price: £4,494, the same price as this car. Dealer: Vivian Price Cars in Kingswood and Fishponds. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-1ca3bfa26843
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, silver. Mileage: 100,000 miles. Price: £4,495, the same price as this car. Dealer: Dax Motor Company in Radcliffe. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-16db1d4bf55d
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, white. Mileage: 104,125 miles. Price: £3,457, £1,033 less than this car. Dealer: Global Car Company T/A We-Sell-Any-Car.Com in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-561b7b67bf16