2013 BMW 5 Series 2.0 520d SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 5 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 2.0 520d SE Steptronic RWD Euro 5 4dr (181 bhp)
• Year: 2013
• Mileage: 173,373 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 181 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (Steptronic)
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 137 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

At 173,373 miles, this 2013 BMW 5 Series has covered about 75,400 more miles than other 2013 BMW 5 Series cars. The dealer is asking £2,495, which is £1,379 below the AskCar estimate of £3,874. We recommend confirming the advertised price and vehicle details. The AskCar estimate uses 2,690 UK dealer adverts for the BMW 5 Series, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 38 days ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by TWS Motors in Preston. 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

Far below the going rate: £1,379 (35%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,874. Worth asking the dealer why.

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 2013 BMW 5 Series with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £6,500: the median of the 82 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2013 BMW 5 Series has been on sale for at least 38 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £2,495. 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 23 January 2027.

It failed its MOT on 23 January 2026 (registration plate insecure front & rear; offside front headlamp aim too high) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower; suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front; and 4 more.

Mileage at that test: 173,160 miles, which matches the advertised 173,373 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 75,400 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2013 BMW 5 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

11 other 2013 BMW 5 Series SE 2.0 diesel automatic saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,190 to £7,500, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2013 BMW 5 Series SE, 2.0 diesel saloon, blue. Mileage: 169,000 miles. Price: £3,190, £695 more than this car. Dealer: Indeed Cars in Luton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2013-c67e996b57fd
• 2013 BMW 5 Series SE, 2.0 diesel saloon, black. Mileage: 148,000 miles. Price: £3,950, £1,455 more than this car. Dealer: Torque Point in Leighton Buzzard. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2013-5b7a57b2779e
• 2013 BMW 5 Series SE, 2.0 diesel saloon, blue. Mileage: 146,535 miles. Price: £3,781, £1,286 more than this car. Dealer: Nationwide Vehicle Sales in Bolton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2013-00d6af38e212