2012 BMW M3
WBSDX9C5XCE784809
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· $7,621 below typical price
Sterling, VA
This 2012 BMW M3 is listed at $15,499 with 140,443 miles in Sterling, VA.
Sold by Boost Motors
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2012 BMW M3
VIN WBSDX9C5XCE784809
Market price range
Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 7, 2026This vehicle: $15,499 — below the market range (typical price $23,120)
Asking $15,499 · typical market price $23,120 · based on 8 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,000 (−6.1%) over 66 days.
Asking prices recorded across 7 listing dates for VIN WBSDX9C5XCE784809, spanning 66 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boost Motors | Sterling, VA 20166 | $15,499 | 140,443 mi | 2026-10-31 | 15 h ago |
| Boost Motors | 20166 | $15,499 | 140,443 mi | 2026-09-03 | 2 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boost Motors | 20166 | $15,899 | 140,443 mi | 2026-09-03 | 13 d ago |
| Boost Motors | Sterling, VA 20166 | $15,899 | 140,443 mi | 2026-09-02 | 12 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBSDX9C5XCE784809Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 16 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 BMW M3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 BMW M3 has 3 recall campaigns as of October 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 16 MPG.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles.NHTSA campaign 19V472000
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AIR BAGSBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i,…NHTSA campaign 20V017000
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AIR BAGSBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i…NHTSA campaign 16V071000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 BMW M3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 BMW M3 over the last 6 months — the market softened $3,019 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $31,999 |
| July 2026 | $34,844 |
| August 2026 | $29,021 |
| September 2026 | $30,820 |
| October 2026 | $32,490 |
| November 2026 | $28,980 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 BMW M3 (this car) | $15,499 | 8 | — |
| 2014 Audi A5 | $9,999 | 5 | −$5,500 |
| 2014 Volkswagen EOS | $10,453 | 4 | −$5,046 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | $10,889 | 4 | −$4,610 |
| 2014 Mini Cooper Convertible | $7,999 | 3 | −$7,500 |
| 2011 BMW 335i | $11,495 | 3 | −$4,004 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 266 | $102,779 | 100% | 714 mi |
| 2026 | 106 | $95,796 | 93% | 6,200 mi |
| 2025 | 135 | $89,900 | 87% | 15,753 mi |
| 2024 | 156 | $86,421 | 84% | 20,080 mi |
| 2023 | 159 | $80,494 | 78% | 27,608 mi |
| 2022 | 91 | $72,373 | 70% | 38,692 mi |
| 2021 | 46 | $69,848 | 68% | 40,293 mi |
| 2018 | 126 | $54,926 | 53% | 58,589 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
