2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0 SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 5 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 2.0 SE Auto RWD Euro 5 4dr
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 73,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 BMW 5 Series has covered 73,000 miles, around 18,200 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Its asking price of £7,595 is £1,288 above the AskCar estimate of £6,307. The AskCar estimate draws on 2,704 BMW 5 Series adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We have tracked this advert for 41 days. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is Carline Motors, based in Hemel Hempstead. 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: £1,288 (20%) over the AskCar estimate of £6,307.

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 2012 BMW 5 Series with the 2.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £6,000: the median of the 49 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 BMW 5 Series has been on sale for at least 41 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 24 September 2026 at £7,595. 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 2 July 2027.

It has had 5 MOTs. The latest, on 3 July 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE - STRAIGHT ARM WHERE THE SHOCK IS BOLTED ONTO; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE.

Mileage at that test: 72,227 miles, which matches the advertised 73,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 18,200 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 5 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

1 other 2012 BMW 5 Series SE 2.0 petrol automatic saloon is for sale at UK dealers, as of 4 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 5 Series SE, 2.0 petrol saloon, black. Mileage: 28,546 miles. Price: £6,995, £600 less than this car. Dealer: Japanese Car World in Bradford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2012-96c572f6463d