2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0 Efficientdynamics

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 5 Series
• Trim: Efficientdynamics
• Version: 2.0 Efficientdynamics Manual RWD Euro 6 4dr
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 79,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 119 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 BMW 5 Series Efficientdynamics has covered 79,000 miles, around 13,000 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £5,695, it is advertised £212 above the AskCar estimate of £5,483. The AskCar estimate uses 2,690 UK dealer adverts for the BMW 5 Series, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 17 days ago. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is advertised by Divine Motor Company in Manchester. 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

Fair price: £212 (3%) over the AskCar estimate of £5,483.

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 2012 BMW 5 Series with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £6,000: the median of the 48 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 BMW 5 Series has been on sale for at least 17 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 16 October 2026 at £5,695. 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 28 January 2027.

It failed its MOT on 28 January 2026 (front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick) and passed 1 day later, on 29 January 2026.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 79,248 miles, which matches the advertised 79,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 13,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 5 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

4 other 2012 BMW 5 Series Efficientdynamics 2.0 diesel manual saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,000 to £4,795, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 5 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, grey. Mileage: 79,410 miles. Price: £4,795, £900 less than this car. Dealer: M&Q Motors in Oxford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2012-39d054753ba5
• 2012 BMW 5 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, black. Mileage: 112,000 miles. Price: £3,245, £2,450 less than this car. Dealer: London Broadway Car Sales in St Albans. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2012-3c3cc9e1d016
• 2012 BMW 5 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, blue. Mileage: 145,000 miles. Price: £3,490, £2,205 less than this car. Dealer: BCS Vehicle Solutions in Prenton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2012-28ee6f4eb0c3