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    2012 BMW 3 Series

    2012 BMW 3 Series

    Price

    Price$12,300 - $39,400
    Fuel Efficiency4.5 - 9.5 / 100km
    ANCAP Rating5-star
    Warranty3 years
    BMW

    About the 3 Series

    The 2012 BMW 3 Series was available in ninety variants, is classed as a Medium Car and was built in Germany. Buyers could choose from premium unleaded petrol, diesel or premium unleaded-electric hybrid engines.

    The 2012 BMW 3 Series was sold with engines that range in size from 2.0L to 3.0L and from turbocharged four-cylinders to six-cylinders.

    Price & Specs

    See comprehensive price and specification details for the BMW 3 Series
    BMW 3 Series 20i LIFESTYLE
    $12,300MSRP
    2.0L
    6-speed Automatic Steptronic
    4D SEDAN
    Premium Unleaded
    8.0L / 100km
    RWD
    BMW 3 Series 23i LIFESTYLE
    $13,200MSRP
    2.5L
    6-speed Automatic Steptronic
    4D SEDAN
    Premium Unleaded
    9.1L / 100km
    RWD
    BMW 3 Series 25i
    $13,400MSRP
    2.5L
    6-speed Automatic Steptronic
    2D COUPE
    Premium Unleaded
    9.1L / 100km
    RWD
    BMW 3 Series 20d LIFESTYLE
    $15,500MSRP
    2.0L
    6-speed Automatic Steptronic
    4D SEDAN
    Diesel
    5.3L / 100km
    RWD
    BMW 3 Series 25i EXCLUSIVE
    $15,800MSRP
    2.5L
    6-speed Automatic Steptronic
    4D SEDAN
    Premium Unleaded
    9.1L / 100km
    RWD
    See all 41 configurations of the BMW 3 Series
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    3 Series Warranty

    What is the warranty period and kilometre limit for the BMW 3 Series?

    Depending on the variant, BMW suggested that owners service their 2012 BMW 3 every 12 to 24 months, or 25,000km, whichever comes first.

    The 2012 BMW 3 had a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    3 Series Fuel Economy

    How much fuel does the BMW 3 Series use and what are its emissions?

    Depending on the variant, view the 2012 BMW 3 fuel usage below.

    All Highway, City, and Combined figures below are litres per 100km

    VariantSeriesStyleFuel TypeHighwayCityCombinedE10?
    20i LIFESTYLEE90 MY114D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.0-
    23i LIFESTYLEE90 MY114D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--9.1-
    25iE92 MY122D COUPEPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--9.1-
    20d LIFESTYLEE90 MY114D SEDANDIESEL--5.3-
    25i EXCLUSIVEE90 MY114D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--9.1-
    25i EXCLUSIVEE90 MY114D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.7-
    20dE92 MY122D COUPEDIESEL--5.3-
    18d TOURINGF314D WAGONDIESEL--4.7-
    20dE92 MY112D COUPEDIESEL--4.7-
    20i LIFESTYLEE90 MY114D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--7.9-
    20dE92 MY112D COUPEDIESEL--5.3-
    20d TOURING LIFESTYLEE91 MY114D WAGONDIESEL--5.4-
    25iE92 MY112D COUPEPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--9.1-
    20i TOURING LIFESTYLEE91 MY114D WAGONPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.1-
    18d TOURING LUXURY LINEF314D WAGONDIESEL--4.7-
    18d TOURING SPORT LINEF314D WAGONDIESEL--4.7-
    23i TOURING LIFESTYLEE91 MY114D WAGONPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--9.2-
    23i LIFESTYLEE90 MY114D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.7-
    20dE93 MY122D CONVERTIBLEDIESEL--5.6-
    20i TOURINGF314D WAGONPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.2-
    20i TOURING MODERN LINEF314D WAGONPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.2-
    20i TOURING SPORT LINEF314D WAGONPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.2-
    20i TOURING LUXURY LINEF314D WAGONPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.2-
    18d TOURING MODERN LINEF314D WAGONDIESEL--4.7-
    18d SPORT LINEF304D SEDANDIESEL--4.5-
    30d EXCLUSIVEE90 MY114D SEDANDIESEL--6.8-
    20dE93 MY112D CONVERTIBLEDIESEL--5.1-
    20i MODERN LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.0-
    25iE92 MY112D COUPEPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.7-
    20i SPORT LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.0-
    18dF304D SEDANDIESEL--4.5-
    20dE93 MY112D CONVERTIBLEDIESEL--5.6-
    25iE93 MY122D CONVERTIBLEPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--9.5-
    18d MODERN LINEF304D SEDANDIESEL--4.5-
    18d LUXURY LINEF304D SEDANDIESEL--4.5-
    20iF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.0-
    20iF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.0-
    20d MODERN LINEF304D SEDANDIESEL--4.5-
    20i MODERN LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.0-
    20d SPORT LINEF304D SEDANDIESEL--4.5-
    20d LUXURY LINEF304D SEDANDIESEL--4.5-
    20i LUXURY LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.0-
    20i SPORT LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.0-
    18dF304D SEDANDIESEL--4.7-
    20dF304D SEDANDIESEL--4.5-
    18d MODERN LINEF304D SEDANDIESEL--4.7-
    28i LUXURY LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.3-
    28i LUXURY LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.4-
    35i M SPORTE90 MY114D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.7-
    18d SPORT LINEF304D SEDANDIESEL--4.7-
    18d LUXURY LINEF304D SEDANDIESEL--4.7-
    20dF304D SEDANDIESEL--4.6-
    35i M SPORTE92 MY122D COUPEPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.4-
    35i M SPORTE93 MY112D CONVERTIBLEPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.8-
    20i LUXURY LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.0-
    28iF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.3-
    30dE92 MY112D COUPEDIESEL--6.2-
    35i M SPORTE92 MY112D COUPEPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.4-
    28i MODERN LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.3-
    25iE93 MY112D CONVERTIBLEPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--9.5-
    28i SPORT LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.3-
    35i M SPORTE92 MY112D COUPEPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.4-
    20d MODERN LINEF304D SEDANDIESEL--4.6-
    20d LUXURY LINEF304D SEDANDIESEL--4.6-
    20d SPORT LINEF304D SEDANDIESEL--4.6-
    28iF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.4-
    28i MODERN LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.4-
    25iE93 MY112D CONVERTIBLEPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--9.2-
    35i M SPORTE93 MY122D CONVERTIBLEPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.8-
    28i SPORT LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--6.4-
    35i M SPORTE93 MY112D CONVERTIBLEPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.8-
    25iE92 MY122D COUPEPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.7-
    30dE92 MY122D COUPEDIESEL--6.2-
    20dE93 MY122D CONVERTIBLEDIESEL--5.1-
    20dE92 MY122D COUPEDIESEL--4.7-
    30dE93 MY112D CONVERTIBLEDIESEL--6.4-
    35iF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--7.3-
    25iE93 MY122D CONVERTIBLEPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--9.2-
    30dE93 MY122D CONVERTIBLEDIESEL--6.4-
    35iF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--7.2-
    35i M SPORTE93 MY122D CONVERTIBLEPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.8-
    35i MODERN LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--7.2-
    35i MODERN LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--7.3-
    35i SPORT LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--7.3-
    35i LUXURY LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--7.2-
    35i SPORT LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--7.2-
    35i LUXURY LINEF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--7.3-
    35i M SPORTE92 MY122D COUPEPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.4-
    ACTIVE HYBRIDF304D SEDANPREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC--5.9-
    35i TOURING M SPORTE91 MY114D WAGONPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.7-

    3 Series Dimensions

    The dimensions of the BMW 3 Series

    Depending on the variant, the 2012 BMW 3 measures as below.

    VariantSeriesStyleLength (mm)Width (mm)Height (mm)Wheelbase (mm)
    20i LIFESTYLEE90 MY114D SEDAN4520181714212760
    23i LIFESTYLEE90 MY114D SEDAN4520181714212760
    25iE92 MY122D COUPE4612178213952760
    20d LIFESTYLEE90 MY114D SEDAN4520181714212760
    25i EXCLUSIVEE90 MY114D SEDAN4520181714212760
    25i EXCLUSIVEE90 MY114D SEDAN4520181714212760
    20dE92 MY122D COUPE4612178213952760
    18d TOURINGF314D WAGON4624181114292810
    20dE92 MY112D COUPE4612178213952760
    20i LIFESTYLEE90 MY114D SEDAN4520181714212760
    20dE92 MY112D COUPE4612178213952760
    20d TOURING LIFESTYLEE91 MY114D WAGON4520181714182760
    25iE92 MY112D COUPE4612178213952760
    20i TOURING LIFESTYLEE91 MY114D WAGON4520181714182760
    18d TOURING LUXURY LINEF314D WAGON4624181114292810
    18d TOURING SPORT LINEF314D WAGON4624181114292810
    23i TOURING LIFESTYLEE91 MY114D WAGON4520181714182760
    23i LIFESTYLEE90 MY114D SEDAN4520181714212760
    20dE93 MY122D CONVERTIBLE4612178213952760
    20i TOURINGF314D WAGON4624181114292810
    20i TOURING MODERN LINEF314D WAGON4624181114292810
    20i TOURING SPORT LINEF314D WAGON4624181114292810
    20i TOURING LUXURY LINEF314D WAGON4624181114292810
    18d TOURING MODERN LINEF314D WAGON4624181114292810
    18d SPORT LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    30d EXCLUSIVEE90 MY114D SEDAN4580181714212760
    20dE93 MY112D CONVERTIBLE4612178213952760
    20i MODERN LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    25iE92 MY112D COUPE4612178213952760
    20i SPORT LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    18dF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    20dE93 MY112D CONVERTIBLE4612178213952760
    25iE93 MY122D CONVERTIBLE4612178213952760
    18d MODERN LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    18d LUXURY LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    20iF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    20iF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    20d MODERN LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    20i MODERN LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    20d SPORT LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    20d LUXURY LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    20i LUXURY LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    20i SPORT LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    18dF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    20dF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    18d MODERN LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    28i LUXURY LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    28i LUXURY LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    35i M SPORTE90 MY114D SEDAN4520181714212760
    18d SPORT LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    18d LUXURY LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    20dF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    35i M SPORTE92 MY122D COUPE4612178213752760
    35i M SPORTE93 MY112D CONVERTIBLE4612178213752760
    20i LUXURY LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    28iF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    30dE92 MY112D COUPE4612178213752760
    35i M SPORTE92 MY112D COUPE4612178213752760
    28i MODERN LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    25iE93 MY112D CONVERTIBLE4612178213952760
    28i SPORT LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    35i M SPORTE92 MY112D COUPE4612178213752760
    20d MODERN LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    20d LUXURY LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    20d SPORT LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    28iF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    28i MODERN LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    25iE93 MY112D CONVERTIBLE4612178213952760
    35i M SPORTE93 MY122D CONVERTIBLE4612178213752760
    28i SPORT LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    35i M SPORTE93 MY112D CONVERTIBLE4612178213752760
    25iE92 MY122D COUPE4612178213952760
    30dE92 MY122D COUPE4612178213752760
    20dE93 MY122D CONVERTIBLE4612178213952760
    20dE92 MY122D COUPE4612178213952760
    30dE93 MY112D CONVERTIBLE4612178213752760
    35iF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    25iE93 MY122D CONVERTIBLE4612178213952760
    30dE93 MY122D CONVERTIBLE4612178213752760
    35iF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    35i M SPORTE93 MY122D CONVERTIBLE4612178213752760
    35i MODERN LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    35i MODERN LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    35i SPORT LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    35i LUXURY LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    35i SPORT LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    35i LUXURY LINEF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    35i M SPORTE92 MY122D COUPE4612178213752760
    ACTIVE HYBRIDF304D SEDAN4624181114292810
    35i TOURING M SPORTE91 MY114D WAGON4520181714182760

    The 2012 BMW 3 has a braked towing capacity from 1500kg to 1800kg depending on the variant and an unbraked towing capacity from 695kg to 750kg depending on the variant.

    3 Series Market Fit

    Where does it fit in the competitor segment?

    The BMW 3 Series is categorised as a Medium Car

    Frequently Asked Questions

    If buying from a dealer as a used car, the 2012 BMW 3 Series range is priced from $12,300 for the "3 Series 20i LIFESTYLE" variant and finishes at $39,400 for the "3 Series 35i TOURING M SPORT" variant. If you were to trade a used 2012 BMW 3 Series in to a dealer, you can expect a second hand price of $9,000 for the "3 Series 20i LIFESTYLE" variant up to $33,100 for the "3 Series 35i TOURING M SPORT" variant. These prices may vary depending on the condition and mileage of the vehicle.

    The 2012 BMW 3 Series is built in Germany and is then shipped to Australia.

    The 2012 BMW 3 Series has a braked towing capacity from 1500kg to 1800kg depending on the variant and an unbraked towing capacity from 695kg to 750kg depending on the variant.

    Depending on the variant, BMW suggested that owners service their the 2012 BMW 3 Series every a 12 to 24 months, or 25,000km, whichever comes first.

    The 2012 BMW 3 Series has a five star ANCAP safety rating out of five.

    The variants of the 2012 BMW 3 Series use Premium Unleaded Petrol, Diesel or Premium Unleaded/electric.

    The 2012 BMW 3 Series comes in 2 or 4 door variants.

    The 2012 BMW 3 Series had a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Variants from other years

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