2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0 520i SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 5 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 2.0 520i SE Auto RWD Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr Touring (181 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 40,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Estate, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 181 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 156 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 BMW 5 Series has covered 40,000 miles, around 52,000 fewer miles than is typical for its age. The AskCar estimate for this car is £7,996. It is priced at £7,999, which is £3 above that estimate. The AskCar estimate draws on 2,746 BMW 5 Series adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 65 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £991. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by Bowra in Slough. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £3 (under 1%) over the AskCar estimate of £7,996.

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 2,746 priced BMW 5 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

A 2012 BMW 5 Series with the 2.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £5,900: the median of the 50 for sale on AskCar, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 BMW 5 Series has been on sale for at least 65 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 2 September 2026 at £8,990. Its asking price is now £7,999, £991 less. The latest price cut was seen on 18 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 2 September 2026: £8,990
• 18 October 2026: £7,999

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: valid until 21 July 2027.

It has had one MOT, on 22 July 2026, and passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 40,468 miles, which matches the advertised 40,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 52,000 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 estate is for sale at UK dealers, as of 6 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 5 Series SE, 2.0 petrol estate, blue. Mileage: 79,898 miles. Price: £6,790, £1,209 less than this car. Dealer: Kassam Car Sales in Hillingdon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2012-6a576625956f