2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0 Efficientdynamics

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 5 Series
• Trim: Efficientdynamics
• Version: 2.0 520d Efficientdynamics Manual RWD 4dr (181 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 145,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 181 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 119 g/km

About this car

This 2012 BMW 5 Series Efficientdynamics is advertised with 145,000 miles, approximately 53,000 above the typical mileage for its age. Priced at £3,490, it is advertised £50 above the AskCar estimate of £3,440. The AskCar estimate uses 2,690 UK dealer adverts for the BMW 5 Series, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 26 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £500. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by BCS Vehicle Solutions in Prenton. 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: £50 (1%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,440.

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 26 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 7 October 2026 at £3,990. Its asking price is now £3,490, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 22 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 7 October 2026: £3,990
• 22 October 2026: £3,490

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 6 July 2027.

It has had 14 MOTs. The latest, on 24 June 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges.

Mileage at that test: 144,983 miles, which matches the advertised 145,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 53,000 miles higher 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 £5,695, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 5 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, black. Mileage: 112,000 miles. Price: £3,245, £245 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, grey. Mileage: 79,410 miles. Price: £4,795, £1,305 more 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, grey. Mileage: 79,000 miles. Price: £5,695, £2,205 more than this car. Dealer: Divine Motor Company in Manchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2012-1c2c30e4c2fd