2012 BMW 3-Series Review

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2012 BMW 3-Series is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 182.50 in length and 56.30 in height. Made in Germany, 2012 BMW 3-Series has 12 trims priced by the manufacturer at 53,800 with just total of 1 recalls in the past 2012 BMW 3-Series. It’s seating 5 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 16.10 gallon. The engine is 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V .

Make: BMW

Model: 3-Series

Trims Available: 12

Location: GERMANY

Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Driveline: RWD

Seats: 4

MSRP: $53,800 USD

MPG: 18 - 19 City / 28 HWY

Tires: 225/45R17

Tank Size: 16 gallon

Exterior Photos

Interior Photos

BMW 3-Series 2012 Trims

2012 BMW 3-Series 328i Sedan

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Transmission: 6M | 8A

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

2012 BMW 3-Series 328i Convertible - SULEV

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR

Seating: 4

MPG: 17 - 18 City / 26 - 27 HWY

2012 BMW 3-Series 335i Sedan

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6M | 8A

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

2012 BMW 3-Series 335i Coupe

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR

Seating: 4

MPG: 18 - 19 City / 28 HWY

2012 BMW 3-Series 328i Convertible

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR

Seating: 4

MPG: 17 - 18 City / 26 - 27 HWY

2012 BMW 3-Series 335i Convertible

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR

Seating: 4

MPG: 18 - 19 City / 28 HWY

2012 BMW 3-Series 335i xDrive Coupe

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR

Seating: 4

MPG: 18 - 19 City / 27 HWY

2012 BMW 3-Series 328i xDrive Coupe - SULEV

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR

Seating: 4

MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY

2012 BMW 3-Series 328i Coupe - SULEV

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR

Seating: 4

MPG: 18 City / 28 HWY

2012 BMW 3-Series 328i xDrive Coupe

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR

Seating: 4

MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY

2012 BMW 3-Series 328i Coupe

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR

Seating: 4

MPG: 18 City / 28 HWY

2012 BMW 3-Series 335i Convertible - SULEV

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR

Seating: 4

MPG: 18 - 19 City / 28 HWY

Vin Numbers

WBADX1C51CE570779
WBADX1C50CJ128101
WBADX1C50CJ128132
WBADX1C50CJ128342
WBADX1C51CE825415
WBADX1C51CE825446
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WBADX1C55CE825403
WBADX1C55CE825417
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WBADX1C55CJ128109
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WBADX1C56CE570700
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WBADX1C56CJ128104
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WBADX1C57CE570687
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WBADX1C58CJ128105
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WBADX1C59CJ128341
WBADX1C5XCE570697
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WBADX1C5XCE825414
WBADX1C5XCE825591
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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall

Not Rated

front

Not Rated

rollover

Not Rated

side

Not Rated

* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall

front

rollover

side

* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 12V176000 started on /Date(1334894400000-0400)/.

Summary: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BMW 3-SERIES VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 19, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 18, 2012, THAT HAVE FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS THAT EXCEED THE DOWNWARD MOVEMENT LIMIT OF 25MM IN THE HIGHEST POSITION. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202A,"HEAD RESTRAINTS."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE HEAD RESTRAINT MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE DOWN SLIGHTLY IF IT WAS ADJUSTED TO THE FULLY EXTENDED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ATTACH A CLAMP TO THE FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT POSTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.

FAQ

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The 2012 BMW 3-Series is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2012 BMW 3-Series so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2012 BMW 3-Series is lower than $17,450.

There are 1 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 BMW 3-Series that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.