2012 BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 2dr — £7,995 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Newark
£7,995
81,708 miles | Petrol | Automatic | Convertible
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-16%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
50
/100
This 2012 BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 2dr is listed at £7,995 by Taylor Motor Group in Newark. It has 81,708 miles on the clock. At 16% below the market average of £9,473, this looks competitively priced based on 36 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,326/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
2L M Sport 2dr
Body Style
Convertible
Colour
Blue
Fuel Type
Petrol
Gearbox
Automatic
Mileage
81,708 miles
Engine
2L
Doors
2
Seats
4
CO2
169 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 5
ULEZ Compliant
Yes
Road Tax
£315/yr
Monthly Payment
£174.96/mo
All Features & Equipment (66)
18in Alloy Wheels - Light Star Spoke - 193M19in Alloy Wheels - Light M Double Spoke - 313MABS - Anti Lock Braking SystemAir Conditioning - Automatic - Dual ZoneAirbags - DriverAirbags - Driver and Front Passenger HeadAirbags - Driver and Front Passenger SideAirbags - PassengerAlarm System Thatcham 1 with Remote ControlArmrest - Front CentreASC - Automatic Stability ControlAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorAuxiliary InputBluewaterBMW Online servicesBMW Professional Radio - Single CD and MP3BMW TeleServicesCD Changer PreparationCheck Control Warning SystemChild Seat ISOFIX Attachment - Front and RearCruise ControlCup Holders - FrontDakota Leather - OysterDark Aluminium glacier Silver Interior TrimDBC - Dynamic Brake ControlDoor 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 ControlExtended LightingExterior Trim - High-Gloss ShadowlineFront Fog LightsHeadlights - Washer SystemHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHeight Adjustable Drivers Seat - ManualLED Light ElementsM Aerodynamic BodystylingM Sport SuspensionModel Designation DeletionMultifunction Controls for Steering WheelOBC - On-Board ComputerPDC - Park Distance Control - RearPower Steering - ElectricRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationRear Seat Easy Access SystemRemote Audio ControlsRemote Control LockingRollover Protection SystemRoof - Retractable Hard TopRun Flat TyresSeat Adjustment - Front Electric with Driver MemorySeats - Front HeatedSmokers PackageSport Seats - FrontSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentSteering Wheel - Leather - M SportSteering Wheel - M Sport Leather MultifunctionTPWS - Tyre Pressure Warning SystemTrim - Aluminium Glacier SilverTrim - Anthracite BambooUSB Audio InterfaceXenon Headlights
Below MarketListed at £7,995 vs market average of £9,473 (-16%)
Market Low
£2,900
Market Average
£9,473
Market High
£20,699
Comparables
36 listings
Based on 36 comparable BMW 3 Series listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£1,147/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£589/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,326/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £10,240 (£-2,245)
Mileage-predicted: £15,001 (£-7,006)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,736/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,326/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,915/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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