2012 BMW M3
WBSKG9C51CE798251
No longer listed since around Feb 9, 2023
Last listed by Foreign Auto Connect · Bloomington, IN
- Last asking price
- $42,999
- Odometer
- 53,205 mi
- On the market
- 3 months
The date is when the listing came down — the final sale price isn't public. Prices further down describe the market for this build, not this car.
Last listed by Foreign Auto Connect
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sun
- Closed
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2012 BMW M3
VIN WBSKG9C51CE798251
Market price range
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2012 BMW M3 for sale near BloomingtonIN
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Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN WBSKG9C51CE798251, spanning 1 day.
Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Auto Connect | Bloomington, IN 47401 | $42,999 | 53,205 mi | 2022-11-08 | 1343 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBSKG9C51CE798251Full 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 September 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 September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 BMW M3 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $6,997 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $26,998 |
| June 2026 | $31,999 |
| July 2026 | $34,844 |
| August 2026 | $29,021 |
| September 2026 | $30,820 |
| October 2026 | $33,995 |
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) | $43,547 | 8 | — |
| 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | $20,000 | 2 | −$23,547 |
| 2013 Ford Mustang | $32,875 | 2 | −$10,672 |
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 | 225 | $104,050 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 74 | $96,984 | 93% | 4,892 mi |
| 2025 | 133 | $89,889 | 86% | 14,617 mi |
| 2024 | 143 | $86,560 | 83% | 20,796 mi |
| 2023 | 117 | $82,500 | 79% | 26,174 mi |
| 2022 | 74 | $72,396 | 70% | 36,875 mi |
| 2021 | 57 | $69,988 | 67% | 39,394 mi |
| 2018 | 112 | $53,858 | 52% | 59,313 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
