2012 BMW 3 Series 3L Sport Plus Edition 2dr — £12,750 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Trebrown, Liskeard
£12,750
41,000 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Convertible
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
+31%
Above Market
Value Retention
25/100
Steep Depreciation
Our Verdict
50
/100
This 2012 BMW 3 Series 3L Sport Plus Edition 2dr is listed at £12,750 by Castle Motors in Trebrown. It has 41,000 miles on the clock. At 31% above the market average of £9,718, this is priced on the higher side compared to 11 similar listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £3,016/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.
Year
2012
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Trim
3L Sport Plus Edition 2dr
Body Style
Convertible
Colour
White
Fuel Type
Diesel
Gearbox
Automatic
Mileage
41,000 miles
Engine
3L
Doors
2
Seats
4
CO2
170 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 5
ULEZ Compliant
0
Road Tax
£315/yr
Monthly Payment
£269.6/mo
Highlights
M-Sport Plus Edition6-cylinder 3.0 diesel convertibleMineral White Metallic Professional Media & NavigationHarmon Kardon HiFi
All Features & Equipment (94)
M-Sport Plus Edition6-cylinder 3.0 diesel convertibleMineral White Metallic Professional Media & NavigationHarmon Kardon HiFi19in Alloy Wheels - Light M Double Spoke - 313MABS - Anti Lock Braking SystemActive Pedestrian SafetyAir Conditioning - Automatic - Dual ZoneAirbags - DriverAirbags - Driver and Front Passenger HeadAirbags - Driver and Front Passenger SideAirbags - PassengerAlarm System Thatcham 1 with Remote ControlArmrest - Front with Storage CompartmentASC - Automatic Stability ControlAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorAuxiliary InputBMW AssistBMW Assist Online PortalBMW Navigation SystemBMW Online servicesBMW Professional Radio - Single CD and MP3BMW TeleServicesCBC - Cornering Brake ControlCD Changer PreparationCheck Control Warning SystemChild Seat ISOFIX Attachment - Front and RearCruise Control with Brake FunctionCup Holders - FrontDark Aluminium glacier Silver Interior TrimDaytime Running LightsDBC - Dynamic Brake ControlDoor Handle IlluminationDoor Mirrors - Electric and HeatedDoor Mirrors - Electrically AdjustableDoor Mirrors - HeatedDSC - Dynamic Stability Control - Stabilises the Vehicle in Extreme Situations - Controls TractionDTC - Dynamic Traction ControlDynamic Brake LightsEBD - Electronic Brake-Force DistributionElectric Windows - Front and Rear with Open-Close Fingertip ControlEngine ImmobiliserEnhanced Bluetooth Telephone Functionality with USB Audio Interface and Voice ControlExit LightingExtended LightingExterior Trim - High-Gloss ShadowlineFirst Aid KitFront Fog LightsHead Restraints - Front Anti-WhiplashHeadlights - Automatic ActivationHeadlights - Washer SystemHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHeight Adjustable Drivers Seat - ManualHill Start AssistInterior Trim - Burr Walnut WoodLED Light ElementsLoudspeaker System - Harman KardonM Aerodynamic BodystylingM Sport SuspensionMedia Package - BMW BusinessMedia Package - BMW Professional MultimediaMineral WhiteModel Designation DeletionMSR - Motor Slip RegulationMultifunction Controls for Steering WheelNavigation System - BMW Business AdvancedNavigation System - BMW Professional MultimediaOBC - On-Board ComputerPDC - Park Distance Control - RearPower Steering - ElectricPremium Multimedia Upgrade PackageRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationReading LightsRear Seat Easy Access SystemRemote Control LockingRollover Protection SystemRun Flat TyresSeat Adjustment - Front Electric with Driver MemorySeats - Front HeatedServotronic SteeringSmokers PackageSpeaker System with Six SpeakersSport Seats - FrontSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentSteering Wheel - Leather - M SportSteering Wheel - Sport Leather Multifunction - 3 SpokeSun Visors with Illuminated Vanity MirrorsTool Kit Located in Luggage CompartmentTPWS - Tyre Pressure Warning SystemUSB Audio InterfaceVoice Control - PhoneWindscreen with Grey Shade BandXenon Headlights
Above MarketListed at £12,750 vs market average of £9,718 (+31%)
Market Low
£5,979
Market Average
£9,718
Market High
£12,995
Comparables
11 listings
Based on 11 comparable BMW 3 Series listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£1,147/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£934/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Steep Depreciation
£3,016/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £10,240 (+£2,510)
Mileage-predicted: £22,859 (£-10,109)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-2,082/yr | 10k mi/yr £-3,016/yr | 15k mi/yr £-3,951/yr
Based on 429 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
50
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
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