2011 BMW 5 Series 2.0 520d SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 5 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 2.0 520d SE Auto RWD Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr Touring (181 bhp)
• Year: 2011
• Mileage: 89,362 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Estate, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 181 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 129 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2011 BMW 5 Series has covered 89,362 miles, around 5,400 fewer miles than is typical for its age. The AskCar estimate for this car is £5,471. It is priced at £5,985, which is £514 above that estimate. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 2,704 BMW 5 Series adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. We first saw this car advertised 49 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £300. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is for sale at ASU Cars in Birmingham. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £514 (9%) over the AskCar estimate of £5,471.

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 2,704 priced BMW 5 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

A 2011 BMW 5 Series with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £5,000: the median of the 25 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2011 BMW 5 Series has been on sale for at least 49 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 16 September 2026 at £6,285. Its asking price is now £5,985, £300 less. The latest price cut was seen on 23 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 16 September 2026: £6,285
• 23 October 2026: £5,985

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 19 June 2027.

It has had 16 MOTs. The latest, on 21 May 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 87,109 miles, which matches the advertised 89,362 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 5,400 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2011 BMW 5 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2011 BMW 5 Series SE 2.0 diesel automatic estates are for sale at UK dealers, from £4,495 to £6,000, as of 4 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2011 BMW 5 Series SE, 2.0 diesel estate, blue. Mileage: 92,085 miles. Price: £6,000, the same price as this car. Dealer: Lcc Car Sales in Shipley. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2011-abac5090dae4
• 2011 BMW 5 Series SE, 2.0 diesel estate, grey. Mileage: 124,900 miles. Price: £4,495, £1,490 less than this car. Dealer: Car & Cars in East Calder. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2011-8983fc1128d6