This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $8,245 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$147

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $825 down

Amount financed

$7,420

Total interest

$1,400

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for WBA3C1C51CF433892

Trim

Engine

2.0L · V4

Horsepower

241

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

BMW AG

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 BMW 3 Series likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $8,300

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $10,500

Total, 5 years $25,600

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2012 BMW 3 Series has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026.

2 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3…

NHTSA campaign 22V119000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3…

NHTSA campaign 23V707000

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 3 Series from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 31, 2026.

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 3 Series I (this car)	$8,245	9	—
2014 Toyota Camry	$10,935	3	+$2,690
2013 Toyota Corolla	$11,959	3	+$3,714
2013 Nissan Sentra	$6,280	2	−$1,965
2014 Volkswagen Jetta	$6,685	2	−$1,560
2014 Ford Focus	$6,786	2	−$1,459

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
2026	180	$56,545	100%	1,284 mi
2024	10	$39,534	70%	16,350 mi
2023	13	$34,999	62%	35,219 mi
2020	13	$25,987	46%	66,228 mi
2019	38	$20,089	36%	73,341 mi
2011	18	$7,500	13%	107,918 mi