2012 BMW 3 Series I
WBAKE3C51CE770893
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Last listed by private seller
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Market price range
Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 7, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| private seller | Little Rock, AR 72223 | $7,850 | 145,000 mi | 2023-06-14 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($9,996)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $9,996 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBAKE3C51CE770893Full 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.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 BMW 3 Series has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026.
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGBMW 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
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGBMW 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) | $9,996 | 8 | — |
| 2011 Dodge Challenger | $22,995 | 3 | +$12,999 |
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 | 103 | $55,900 | 100% | 889 mi |
| 2019 | 39 | $20,488 | 37% | 71,031 mi |
| 2011 | 24 | $8,449 | 15% | 120,822 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
