2011 BMW 5 Series 2.0 520d M Sport

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 5 Series
• Trim: M Sport
• Version: 2.0 520d M Sport Steptronic RWD Euro 5 4dr (181 bhp)
• Year: 2011
• Mileage: 99,924 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 181 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (Steptronic)
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 137 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2011 BMW 5 Series M Sport is advertised with 99,924 miles, approximately 5,200 above the typical mileage for its age. The AskCar estimate for this car is £5,537. It is priced at £5,995, which is £458 above that estimate. The AskCar estimate draws on 2,690 BMW 5 Series adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this car for sale 158 days ago. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by Opal Motors in Doncaster. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £458 (8%) over the AskCar estimate of £5,537.

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 2,690 priced BMW 5 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2011 BMW 5 Series with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £5,000: the median of the 26 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2011 BMW 5 Series has been on sale for at least 158 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £5,995. 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 2 November 2026: valid until 29 January 2027.

It failed its MOT on 29 January 2026 (offside obligatory mirror missing; nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; and 2 more) and passed 1 day later, on 30 January 2026.

Advisories at the latest test: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Mileage at that test: 99,927 miles, which matches the advertised 99,924 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 5,200 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2011 BMW 5 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

4 other 2011 BMW 5 Series M Sport 2.0 diesel automatic saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,990 to £5,395, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2011 BMW 5 Series M Sport, 2.0 diesel saloon, black. Mileage: 105,000 miles. Price: £4,550, £1,445 less than this car. Dealer: City Autos MK in Milton Keynes. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2011-dbbb65382df5
• 2011 BMW 5 Series M Sport, 2.0 diesel saloon, black. Mileage: 111,450 miles. Price: £5,395, £600 less than this car. Dealer: Noah's Automotive in Nuneaton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2011-c6393e407b3a
• 2011 BMW 5 Series M Sport, 2.0 diesel saloon, black. Mileage: 112,508 miles. Price: £5,395, £600 less than this car. Dealer: Weonlysellusedcars.com in Bangor. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2011-3eb9526130fa

• The nearest: 2011 BMW 5 Series M Sport, 2.0 diesel saloon, black, 36 miles from this car. Mileage: 136,500 miles. Price: £3,990, £2,005 less than this car. Dealer: RS Motors (Nottingham) in Nottingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2011-c2a3396d438d