2011 BMW 5 Series 2.0 520d SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 5 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 2.0 520d SE Steptronic RWD Euro 5 4dr (181 bhp)
• Year: 2011
• Mileage: 94,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 181 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (Steptronic)
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 137 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2011 BMW 5 Series has covered 94,000 miles. Its asking price of £4,990 is £24 above the AskCar estimate of £4,966. The AskCar estimate draws on 2,711 BMW 5 Series adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 92 days ago. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. The seller is B&F Cars Northampton, based in Northampton. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 8 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £24 (under 1%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,966.

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 2,711 priced BMW 5 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 8 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 8 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2011 BMW 5 Series has been on sale for at least 92 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 8 August 2026 at £4,990. Its asking price has not changed.

Price changes recorded:

• 8 August 2026: £4,990
• 24 August 2026: £5,150
• 28 September 2026: £4,990

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 8 November 2026: valid until 23 July 2027.

It failed its MOT on 23 July 2026 (nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside headlamp aim unable to be tested; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; and 5 more) and passed 1 day later, on 24 July 2026.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear coil spring corroded both sides; under trays and covers fitted; and 2 more.

Mileage at that test: 94,348 miles, which matches the advertised 94,000 miles.

Similar cars

2 other 2011 BMW 5 Series SE 2.0 diesel automatic saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £4,490 to £5,695, as of 8 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2011 BMW 5 Series SE, 2.0 diesel saloon, blue. Mileage: 89,000 miles. Price: £4,490, £500 less than this car. Dealer: SQ Car Centre in Farnham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2011-9c70364a1895
• 2011 BMW 5 Series SE, 2.0 diesel saloon, grey. Mileage: 108,606 miles. Price: £5,695, £705 more than this car. Dealer: Cattedown Trade Centre in Plymouth. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2011-59a557056885