The 2012 BMW 318 is diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox, driven 208,000 km, with an engine output of 105 kW (143 hp). The asking price 10,749 € is about 19% (1,749 €) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price 9,000 €, based on 161 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 567 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 403 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 123 € per month, and the original tyre size is 205/60 R16.

Basic information

Registration number
NIR-712
Mileage
208,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Office fee
349 €
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Brown
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBA3D11030F097842
maksimi.fi ID
160157
Nettiauto ID
15906596

Technical details

Power
105 kW / 143 hp
Top speed
212 km/h
Seats
5
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
117 g/km
Kerb weight
1,505 kg
Max towing weight
1,600 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
745 kg

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

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Asking price: 10,749 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 9,000 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 161 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 318, 2012) 8,200 €
  • Sold by a dealer +490 €
  • Automatic transmission +310 €
  • Market price estimate 9,000 €

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

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection

A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.

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

Saka Finland Oy Espoo Niittykumpu · Espoo, Uusimaa 1 day for sale
7/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Katso lisää kuvia ja tarkempi ilmoitus:

https://saka.fi/fi/vaihtoauto/bmw-318-384917

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 318 cost?

BMW 318 is for sale at 10,749 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 9,000 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 07/08/2026.

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 208,000 km.

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.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

According to maksimi.fi's calculation, vehicle tax is approximately 567 € 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 205/60 R16.

Where is BMW 318 located?

The car is located in Uusimaa (Espoo, 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.