2011 BMW 5 Series 2.0 520d SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 5 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 2.0 520d SE Manual RWD Euro 5 4dr (181 bhp)
• Year: 2011
• Mileage: 108,948 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 181 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 129 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2011 BMW 5 Series has covered 108,948 miles, around 14,200 more miles than is typical for its age. The dealer is asking £4,695, which is £866 above the AskCar estimate of £3,829. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 2,690 BMW 5 Series cars across different ages and specifications. The asking price is now £300 lower than when we first recorded the advert 158 days ago. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by Cattedown Trade Centre in Plymouth. 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: £866 (22%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,829.

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 £4,995. Its asking price is now £4,695, £300 less. The latest price cut was seen on 29 July 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 29 May 2026: £4,995
• 29 July 2026: £4,695

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 8 June 2027.

It failed its MOT on 5 June 2026 (offside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play) and passed 4 days later, on 9 June 2026.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 108,954 miles, which matches the advertised 108,948 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 14,200 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2011 BMW 5 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2011 BMW 5 Series SE 2.0 diesel manual saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,890 to £3,495, as of 2 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2011 BMW 5 Series SE, 2.0 diesel saloon, grey. Mileage: 105,000 miles. Price: £3,495, £1,200 less than this car. Dealer: Top of the Range in Basildon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2011-56c0c4eb0572
• 2011 BMW 5 Series SE, 2.0 diesel saloon, blue. Mileage: 117,000 miles. Price: £2,890, £1,805 less than this car. Dealer: Chesterton Motor Group in Rotherham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2011-ee21b3a95daf