2012 BMW X3 2.0 20d SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: X3
• Trim: SE
• Version: 2.0 20d SE Steptronic 4WD Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr (181 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 141,193 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: SUV, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 181 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (Steptronic)
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 147 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

At 141,193 miles, this 2012 BMW X3 SE has covered about 46,900 more miles than other 2012 BMW X3 cars. The AskCar estimate for this car is £4,255. It is priced at £3,699, which is £556 below that estimate. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 2,992 BMW X3 adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. Since we first spotted the advert 55 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £196. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is Spirit Motor Company, based in Leigh. 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

Good value: £556 (13%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,255.

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 2,992 priced BMW X3 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2012 BMW X3 with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £6,500: the median of the 26 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 BMW X3 has been on sale for at least 55 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 8 September 2026 at £3,895. Its asking price is now £3,699, £196 less. The latest price cut was seen on 27 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 8 September 2026: £3,895
• 4 October 2026: £3,795
• 27 October 2026: £3,699

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 14 January 2027.

It has had 17 MOTs. The latest, on 15 January 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: oil leak, but not excessive; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 2.6mm and wearing thin on outer edge (225/60/17); and 4 more.

Mileage at that test: 136,261 miles, which matches the advertised 141,193 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 46,900 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW X3 on AskCar.

Similar cars

6 other 2012 BMW X3 SE 2.0 diesel automatic SUVs are for sale at UK dealers, from £4,195 to £8,999, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW X3 SE, 2.0 diesel SUV, blue. Mileage: 130,000 miles. Price: £4,195, £496 more than this car. Dealer: NWTC Haslingden in Haslingden. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-x3-2012-3e231f2b4d3f
• 2012 BMW X3 SE, 2.0 diesel SUV, silver. Mileage: 121,705 miles. Price: £4,595, £896 more than this car. Dealer: Moon Line Autos in Nelson. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-x3-2012-efdfac9acac9
• 2012 BMW X3 SE, 2.0 diesel SUV, grey. Mileage: 107,000 miles. Price: £5,495, £1,796 more than this car. Dealer: RM Autos in Waterlooville. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-x3-2012-4966b5806c7c