The 2012 BMW 318 is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 105 kW (143 hp).

The asking price is 10,900 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 10,700 €. The estimate is based on 163 comparable cars.

The odometer reads 117,000 km, which works out at about 8,000 km per year. The car was inspected 3/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 3/2027.

Notable equipment:

  • Parking sensors

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 990 € per year.

The original tyre size is 205/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Helsinki.

Basic information

Registration number
FKL-833
Mileage
117,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Silver
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBAPG11020E853501
maksimi.fi ID
163674
Nettiauto ID
15912096

Technical details

Power
105 kW / 143 hp
Torque
320 Nm
Acceleration (0–100)
9.3 s
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
140 g/km
Last inspection
3/2026

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Parking sensors

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 10,900 €

At market price

Market price estimate 10,700 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 163 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 318, 2012) 7,000 €
  • Low mileage +4,140 €
  • Sold by a private seller −440 €
  • Market price estimate 10,700 €

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

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 3/2027

About 7 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 3/2026.

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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 · Helsinki, Uusimaa 1 day for sale
9/8/202610/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Täysin alkupe räisessä kunnossa oleva ikäisekseen harvinaisen siisti ja ehjä auto. Ollut samalla omistajalla n.30 tkm:sta ->. Merkkihuoltokirja vuoteen -22 jonka jälkeen huollettu huoltotarpeen mukaan ja osaa vaihdettu kun tarvetta ollut. Molemmat renkaat n. 70 %:set bemarin omilla aluilla. Hyvät varusteet, mm. automaatti-ilmastointi, xenon-valot, urheilu-ohjauspyörä ym.

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 318 cost?

BMW 318 is for sale at 10,900 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 10,700 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 09/08/2026.

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 117,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 3/2027. 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 Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 590 € 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 205/55 R16.

Where is BMW 318 located?

The car is located in Uusimaa (Helsinki, 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.