2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0 Efficientdynamics

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3 Series
• Trim: Efficientdynamics
• Version: 2.0 320d BluePerformance Efficientdynamics Manual RWD Euro 6 4dr (160 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 165,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 160 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 109 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 165,000 miles on the clock, this 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics has done roughly 70,600 more miles than a typical 2012 BMW 3 Series. The dealer is asking £2,495, which is £359 below the AskCar estimate of £2,854. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 6,902 BMW 3 Series cars across different ages and specifications. We first recorded this advert 88 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £400. The recorded MOT expired on 28 August 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. You can find this car at Ideal Car Centre in Bilston. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Good value: £359 (12%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,854.

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 6,902 priced BMW 3 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

A 2012 BMW 3 Series with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £5,300: the median of the 174 for sale on AskCar, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 BMW 3 Series has been on sale for at least 88 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 10 August 2026 at £2,895. Its asking price is now £2,495, £400 less. The latest price cut was seen on 20 September 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 10 August 2026: £2,895
• 9 September 2026: £2,695
• 20 September 2026: £2,495

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 28 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 13 MOTs. The latest, on 22 August 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

Mileage at that test: 159,093 miles, which matches the advertised 165,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 70,600 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 3 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

10 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 6 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, black. Mileage: 175,000 miles. Price: £2,295, £200 less than this car. Dealer: M&A Car Shop in Wellingborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-f1e9953612bf
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, blue. Mileage: 135,000 miles. Price: £3,999, £1,504 more than this car. Dealer: Motorplus South Wales in Newport. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-6ad7eeb54ac3
• 2012 BMW 3 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, grey. Mileage: 111,000 miles. Price: £3,695, £1,200 more than this car. Dealer: Desirable Motors in Tredegar. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-432e5d20e23f