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    2012 BMW 3 Series

    Used from

    $56,100 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.5 - 8.8 L / 100km

    About the BMW 3 Series

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 BMW 3 Series is a sports car offered in 2D convertible, 2D coupe, 4D sedan and 5D station wagon body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $56,100 for the Lifestyle variant and topping out at $130,401 for the M Sport.

    There are 9 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2011.

    Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (160kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/270Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (105kW/320Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/520Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (115kW/200Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic or manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2012 3 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    2012 BMW 3 Series Price

    Lifestyle

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$56,100
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$56,100
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$56,100
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$56,100
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$56,100
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$56,100
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$56,100
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, RWD$56,100
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$56,100
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$56,100

    Edition Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$59,600
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$59,600
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$59,600
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$59,600
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$59,600

    Sport Line

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$60,168
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$60,168
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$60,168
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$60,168
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$60,168
    3.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$60,168

    Exclusive

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$71,901
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$71,901
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$71,901

    Modern Line

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$59,399
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$59,399
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$59,399
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$59,399
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$59,399
    3.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$59,399

    Luxury Line

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$60,168
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$60,168
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$60,168
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$60,168
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$60,168
    3.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$60,168

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$56,400
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$56,400
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$56,400
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$56,400
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$56,400
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$56,400
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$56,400
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$56,400
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$56,400
    3.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$56,400
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, RWD$56,400
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Diesel, RWD$56,400
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, RWD$56,400
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Diesel, RWD$56,400
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Diesel, RWD$56,400
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, RWD$56,400

    M Sport Plus

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Diesel, RWD$70,500
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Diesel, RWD$70,500
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$70,500
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$70,500
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Diesel, RWD$70,500
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$70,500
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$70,500
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, RWD$70,500
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, RWD$70,500
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, RWD$70,500

    M Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$64,445
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$64,445
    3.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$64,445
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$64,445
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$64,445
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$64,445
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$64,445
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$64,445
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Diesel, RWD$64,445
    3.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$64,445
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$64,445
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$64,445
    3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$64,445
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Diesel, RWD$64,445
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Diesel, RWD$64,445
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$64,445
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$64,445
    3.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$64,445
    3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$64,445
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, RWD$64,445
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, RWD$64,445
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, RWD$64,445
    *excl. on-roads

    All BMW 3 Series Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$89,900$183,500
    2024$80,200$180,100
    2023$78,900$180,100
    2022$69,900$113,600
    2021$69,900$111,900
    *excl. on-roads
    See all BMW 3 Series Pricing

    2012 BMW 3 Series Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW 3 Series

    Lifestyle

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 978
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.0
      • Headroom Rear: 964
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1459
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1455
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.4
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1408
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1400
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access: Ski Bag
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Hinge
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Edition Sport

    Adds to Lifestyle:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 953
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1460
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1454
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1399
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Removes from Lifestyle:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.0
      • Headroom Rear: 964
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1459
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1455
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1400
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear window
      • Type: Hinge
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather

    Sport Line

    Adds to Edition Sport:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Internet Radio
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Indicator Lights
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Steering
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 12.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.3
      • Headroom Front: 1023
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Rear: 957
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1451
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1458
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1400
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1400
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.8
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Automatic
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from Edition Sport:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 978
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 953
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1460
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1454
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.4
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1408
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1399
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    Exclusive

    Adds to Sport Line:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 978
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 953
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1460
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1454
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.4
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1408
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1399
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from Sport Line:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Internet Radio
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Indicator Lights
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Steering
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 12.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.3
      • Headroom Front: 1023
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Rear: 957
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1451
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1458
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1400
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1400
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 8.8
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions

    Modern Line

    Adds to Exclusive:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Internet Radio
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Indicator Lights
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Steering
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 12.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.3
      • Headroom Front: 1023
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Rear: 957
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1451
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1458
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1400
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1400
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 8.8
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from Exclusive:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 978
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 953
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1460
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1454
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.4
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1408
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1399
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    Luxury Line

    Adds to Modern Line:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    Removes from Modern Line:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss

    Base

    Adds to Luxury Line:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Thigh Support
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1460
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1404
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench/sports
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
    Removes from Luxury Line:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1451
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1400
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather

    M Sport Plus

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.0
      • Headroom Front: 965
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.5
      • Headroom Rear: 927
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 52.0
      • Hip Room Rear: 1320
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 49.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1251
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
    Removes from Base:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Internet Radio
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Indicator Lights
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Steering
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 12.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.3
      • Headroom Front: 1023
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Rear: 957
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1458
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1400
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.8
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions

    M Sport

    Adds to M Sport Plus:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Internet Radio
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Indicator Lights
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Steering
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 12.00
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 11
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from M Sport Plus:
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
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    2012 BMW 3 Series Dimensions

    1369mm
    1782mm
    4612mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2012 BMW 3 Series Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20251600Kg1800Kg
    20241500Kg1800Kg
    20231500Kg1800Kg
    20221500Kg1800Kg
    20211500Kg1800Kg
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    2012 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 20 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 3 Series

    The most fuel efficient BMW 3 Series is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 4.5L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW 3 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the M Sport Plus with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.8L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the BMW 3 Series variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    BMW 3 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.6 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.4 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel5.3 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.9 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.3 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.3 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, RWDDiesel5.4 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.1 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.2 L/100km
    See all BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy

    2012 BMW 3 Series Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW 3 Series?

    The BMW 3 Series offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    BMW 3 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the Lifestyle that starts from $56,100.

    The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M Sport that starts from $130,401.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Exclusive, Base, M Sport Plus and M Sport.

    The largest BMW 3 Series is the Base which measures 1811mm wide, 4624mm in length and sits 1429mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the Base which has 225kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

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    The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the M Sport which weighs 2150 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 3 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.

     
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