2011 BMW 5 Series 3.0 523i SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 5 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 3.0 523i SE Steptronic RWD Euro 5 4dr (201 bhp)
• Year: 2011
• Mileage: 95,454 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 3.0 litres, 201 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (Steptronic)
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 178 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2011 BMW 5 Series has covered 95,454 miles. Priced at £4,995, it is advertised £682 below the AskCar estimate of £5,677. 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 have tracked this advert for 27 days. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by A&S Motor UK in Altrincham. 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

Good value: £682 (12%) under the AskCar estimate of £5,677.

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 3.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £10,400: the median of the 17 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2011 BMW 5 Series has been on sale for at least 27 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 8 October 2026 at £4,995. 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 4 November 2026: valid until 21 July 2027.

It has had 14 MOTs. The latest, on 17 July 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 94,173 miles, which matches the advertised 95,454 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 700 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2011 BMW 5 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2011 BMW 5 Series SE 3.0 petrol automatic saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £7,500 to £9,495, as of 4 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2011 BMW 5 Series SE, 3.0 petrol saloon, silver. Mileage: 68,200 miles. Price: £7,500, £2,505 more than this car. Dealer: GT Bowers in Bradford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2011-cad8394e4142
• 2011 BMW 5 Series SE, 3.0 petrol saloon, silver. Mileage: 30,000 miles. Price: £9,495, £4,500 more than this car. Dealer: S Express Car Sales in Chester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2011-b4ce4fd482d8