2018 BMW 5 Series 3.0 540i SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 5 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 3.0 540i GPF SE Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr Touring (335 bhp)
• Year: 2018
• Mileage: 48,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Estate, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 3.0 litres, 335 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 180 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 48,000 miles, this 2018 BMW 5 Series has covered about 28,000 fewer miles than other 2018 BMW 5 Series cars. Priced at £28,495, it is advertised £5,317 above the AskCar estimate of £23,178. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 2,710 BMW 5 Series adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. It first appeared in our advert records 165 days ago. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 18 September 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Bedford Specialist Cars, based in Bedford. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 9 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £5,317 (22%) over the AskCar estimate of £23,178.

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 2,710 priced BMW 5 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 9 November 2026.

A 2018 BMW 5 Series with the 3.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £19,000: the median of the 67 for sale on AskCar, as of 9 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2018 BMW 5 Series has been on sale for at least 165 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £28,495. 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 9 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 18 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 6 MOTs. The latest, on 19 September 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Mileage at that test: 47,896 miles, which matches the advertised 48,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 28,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2018 BMW 5 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

1 other 2018 BMW 5 Series SE 3.0 petrol automatic estate is for sale at UK dealers, as of 9 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

• 2018 BMW 5 Series SE, 3.0 petrol estate, grey. Mileage: 66,091 miles. Price: £21,990, £6,505 less than this car. Dealer: HCL Prestige Car Supermarket in Ashford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-5-series-2018-4f47a8534670