The 2012 BMW 316 F31 is a rear-wheel-drive estate, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 140 kW (190 hp).

The asking price is 7,900 €. That is 1,400 € (22%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 6,500 €. The estimate is based on 79 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 100 € from the original 8,000 €.

The odometer reads 391,000 km, which works out at about 28,000 km per year. The car was inspected 7/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 7/2027.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Power tailgate
  • Leather upholstery

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,070 € per year.

The original tyre size is 225/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Eura.

Basic information

Registration number
KSN-393
Mileage
391,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Black
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
155579
Nettiauto ID
15900909

Technical details

Power
140 kW / 190 hp
Fuel consumption
6 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Last inspection
7/2026

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Keyless entry and start
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power tailgate
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 7,900 €

Well above market price

Market price estimate 6,500 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 79 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 316, 2012) 6,440 €
  • Automatic transmission +230 €
  • Sold by a private seller −170 €
  • Market price estimate 6,500 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: body type: estate.

7,850 €7,900 €7,950 €8,000 €8,050 €4/8/20266/8/20268/8/202610/8/2026
DatePriceChange
04/08/20268,000 €
05/08/20267,900 €−100 €

Next inspection due around 7/2027

About 11 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 7/2026.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

1,771 cars of the BMW 3-sarja model series (first registered in 2012) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 955 defects leading to a failure, or 53.9 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 41.9. That is more defects than in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 31.8

    564 defects·All cars 19

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 11.7

    207 defects·All cars 11.8

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 2.5

    44 defects·All cars 3.3

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

The remaining 14.7 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (700). Median mileage 247,000 km.

Figures describe the BMW 3-sarja model series first registered in 2012, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller · Eura, Satakunta 6 days for sale
4/8/20266/8/20268/8/202610/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

316d. 2012vm. 2.0l Katsastettu 7/26 Alustasarja uusittu Nahkasisusta (kulunut maalin saa mukaan ellen itse jaksa vielä maalata) M sport puskuri
  • vuotaa ahtopainetta (drive train vikavalo syttyy)
  • vuotaa öljyä vähän
  • rengas puhki edessä joten talvirenkaat edessä nyt
Tarjoa oman näkönen summa
  • vasen takaovi lommo ja naarmuja joku ajanut päin, kuva myöhemmin (paikkausmaali löytyy voin senkin laittaa päälle)
  • Talvirenkaat uusittava saa mukaan vanteineen myös kesärenkaat ,täytyy kumi vaihtaa
  • Maali kulunut sieltä sun täältä
Kysy lisää, laitan kuvat kun kerkeän

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 316 F31 cost?

BMW 316 F31 is for sale at 7,900 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 6,500 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 6 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 04/08/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 100 € below the original listing price.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2012.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 391,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 7/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 31.9 % of BMW 3-sarja cars first registered in 2012 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,771 inspections, median mileage 247,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2012 BMW in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 6,140 BMW passenger cars first used in 2012 in traffic use in Finland. That is 5.6 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 9th most common brand of that year among 32 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (78.8 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

What causes inspection failures for this model year?

For BMW 3-sarja cars first registered in 2012, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 53.9 defects per 100 inspections, against 41.9 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is automatic.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Tow bar, Keyless entry and start, Power tailgate, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 665 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 225/55 R16.

Where is BMW 316 F31 located?

The car is located in Satakunta (Eura, Satakunta).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.