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: 51,500 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

With 51,500 miles on the clock, this 2012 BMW X3 SE has done roughly 38,500 fewer miles than a typical 2012 BMW X3. The dealer is asking £8,495, which is £811 above the AskCar estimate of £7,684. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 3,034 BMW X3 cars across different ages and specifications. The asking price is now £1,500 lower than when we first recorded the advert 160 days ago. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 16 October 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is for sale at Mount Vernon Motors in Glasgow. 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

Above the going rate: £811 (10%) over the AskCar estimate of £7,684.

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 3,034 priced BMW X3 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

A 2012 BMW X3 with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £6,500: the median of the 27 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 BMW X3 has been on sale for at least 160 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £9,995. Its asking price is now £8,495, £1,500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 27 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 28 May 2026: £9,995
• 22 June 2026: £9,495
• 11 August 2026: £8,995
• 3 October 2026: £8,695
• 27 October 2026: £8,495

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 16 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 23 September 2025 (offside front inner steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod) and passed 1 day later, on 24 September 2025.

Advisories at the latest test: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; play in steering rack inner joint(s); general underside corrosion.

Mileage at that test: 50,142 miles, which matches the advertised 51,500 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 38,500 miles lower 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 £3,699 to £8,999, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW X3 SE, 2.0 diesel SUV, white. Mileage: 67,432 miles. Price: £8,999, £504 more than this car. Dealer: Tustain Motors Berwick in Berwick-upon-Tweed. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-x3-2012-20163fa4dadb
• 2012 BMW X3 SE, 2.0 diesel SUV, silver. Mileage: 74,349 miles. Price: £6,495, £2,000 less than this car. Dealer: Consett Part Exchange Centre in Consett. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-x3-2012-854f56e70146
• 2012 BMW X3 SE, 2.0 diesel SUV, grey. Mileage: 107,000 miles. Price: £5,495, £3,000 less than this car. Dealer: RM Autos in Waterlooville. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-x3-2012-4966b5806c7c