2010 BMW 5 Series 3.0 530d SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 5 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 3.0 530d SE Steptronic RWD Euro 5 4dr (242 bhp)
• Year: 2010
• Mileage: 165,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 3.0 litres, 242 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (Steptronic)
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 160 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2010 BMW 5 Series has covered 165,000 miles, around 55,000 more miles than is typical for its age. The dealer is asking £4,490, which is £826 above the AskCar estimate of £3,664. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 2,749 BMW 5 Series cars across different ages and specifications. We have tracked this advert for 161 days. Our latest MOT record expired on 5 June 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. The seller is Brooke MOT Centre, based in Brooke. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £826 (22%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,664.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 2,749 priced BMW 5 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

A 2010 BMW 5 Series with the 3.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £5,000: the median of the 12 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2010 BMW 5 Series has been on sale for at least 161 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £4,490. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 5 June 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 2 June 2025 (windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road; oil leaking excessively from engine; nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed) and passed 4 days later, on 6 June 2025.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 155,493 miles, which matches the advertised 165,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 55,000 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2010 BMW 5 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

3 other 2010 BMW 5 Series SE 3.0 diesel automatic saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £4,195 to £5,699, as of 5 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2010 BMW 5 Series SE, 3.0 diesel saloon, grey. Mileage: 125,000 miles. Price: £4,395, £95 less than this car. Dealer: C F Vehicle Wholesale in Derby. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2010-8d99cc130477
• 2010 BMW 5 Series SE, 3.0 diesel saloon, black. Mileage: 117,039 miles. Price: £4,195, £295 less than this car. Dealer: Brierfield Car Sales in Brierfield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2010-17467270bbc2
• 2010 BMW 5 Series SE, 3.0 diesel saloon, grey. Mileage: 80,509 miles. Price: £5,699, £1,209 more than this car. Dealer: Halton Cars in Luton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2010-fbd355b1fcee