The 2012 BMW 318 is diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox, driven 315,422 km, with an engine output of 100 kW (136 hp). Notable equipment includes tow bar, fuel-operated parking heater and parking sensors. The asking price 6,850 € is about 14% (850 €) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price 6,000 €, based on 159 comparable cars. Cars of the same brand account for 5.6 % of all cars first used in 2012 (6,140 cars), the 9th most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is approximately 701 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 370 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 104 € per month, and the original tyre size is 205/55 R16.

Basic information

Registration number
SKR-575
Mileage
315,422 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
White
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
156632
Nettiauto ID
15903894

Technical details

Power
100 kW / 136 hp
Last inspection
5/2026

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Parking sensors
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 6,850 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 6,000 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 159 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 318, 2012) 6,050 €
  • Automatic transmission +210 €
  • Sold by a private seller −260 €
  • Market price estimate 6,000 €

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 5/2027

About 9 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 5/2026.

Check with Traficom

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 · Lohja, Uusimaa 2 days for sale
4/8/20265/8/20265/8/20266/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Tästä siskon kauppakassina toiminut bmw myyntiin. Auto huolettu aina ajallaan, eikä ikinä ole mitään ongelmia ollut. Tekniikaltaan toimiva ja myös korilta asiallisessa kunnossa, tietenkin jtn kiveniskua löytyy onhan kyseessä 14 vuotta vanha auto. Autoon on muutoskatsastettu alustasarja, muuten täysin räpeltämätön ja vakio. Paljon puhuttu ketju ei pitele minkäänlaista ääntä kylmänä eikä lämpimänä. Pientä ruostetta on takakontissa ja yhdessä kaaressa näkyy kuvissa. Täydellinen huoltokirja 2x avaimet 2x renkaat Kesäset: 19tuumaset (hyvät renkaat) Talvi: 16 tuumaset nasta renkaat (hyvät renkaat)

Varusteet:

  • sportti ratti
  • puolnahka sporttipenkit
  • idrive
  • bluethoot
  • navigaattori
  • penkin lämppärit
  • vakkari
  • ilmastointi
  • lohkolämmitin
  • webasto
  • parkkitutkat
  • sadetunnistin
  • isofix
  • irroitettava vetokoukku
  • valaistus ovenkahvoissa
  • varashälytin
Leimaa on: 20.05.27 Jtn varmasti jäi kertomatta, joten ota rohkeasti yhteyttä jos kysyttävää heräsi.

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 318 cost?

BMW 318 is for sale at 6,850 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 6,000 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 05/08/2026.

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 315,422 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 5/2027. 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, Fuel-operated parking heater, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

According to maksimi.fi's calculation, vehicle tax is approximately 701 € per year. The estimate is based on the car's fuel type, CO2 emissions and gross weight.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 205/55 R16.

Where is BMW 318 located?

The car is located in Uusimaa (Lohja, Uusimaa).

Where can I see this car's price history?

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