2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0 520d EfficientDynamics

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 5 Series
• Trim: Efficientdynamics
• Version: 2.0 520d Efficient Dynamics Efficientdynamics Manual RWD Euro 5 4dr (181 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 112,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 181 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 119 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 BMW 5 Series Efficientdynamics is advertised with 112,000 miles, approximately 20,000 above the typical mileage for its age. The AskCar estimate for this car is £4,065. It is priced at £3,245, which is £820 below that estimate. The AskCar estimate draws on 2,690 BMW 5 Series adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 28 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £50. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 12 October 2024, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. It is advertised by London Broadway Car Sales in St. Albans. 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

Good value: £820 (20%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,065.

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 28 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 5 October 2026 at £3,295. Its asking price is now £3,245, £50 less. The latest price cut was seen on 29 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 5 October 2026: £3,295
• 7 October 2026: £3,495
• 9 October 2026: £3,345
• 15 October 2026: £3,445
• 29 October 2026: £3,245

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 12 October 2024; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 12 October 2023 (offside front direction indicator not working) and passed later the same day.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 111,855 miles, which matches the advertised 112,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 20,000 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, grey. Mileage: 79,410 miles. Price: £4,795, £1,550 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, blue. Mileage: 145,000 miles. Price: £3,490, £245 more than this car. Dealer: BCS Vehicle Solutions in Prenton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2012-28ee6f4eb0c3
• 2012 BMW 5 Series Efficientdynamics, 2.0 diesel saloon, grey. Mileage: 79,000 miles. Price: £5,695, £2,450 more than this car. Dealer: Divine Motor Company in Manchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2012-1c2c30e4c2fd