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About this car

A BIG BMW THAT COSTS LIKE A SMALL CAR TO RUN Finding a diesel 5 Series that's ULEZ compliant is rare – most 2012 diesels pay £12.50 a day to enter London. This one drives in free, averages around 50mpg, and has a full service history to back up its condition. It has covered mostly motorway miles, the gentlest miles a car can do. Steady speeds mean far less wear on the clutch, engine and suspension than a car used for short town trips. Step inside and you'll see why we rate this one so highly. The beige interior is genuinely immaculate, with no marks, no wear and no smells. It's one of the cleanest we've had through our doors, and the photos don't do it justice. THE DRIVE The 2.0 diesel produces 184bhp, giving effortless overtaking and relaxed, quiet motorway cruising. Combined with BMW's rear-wheel drive and a slick 6-speed manual gearbox, which is increasingly hard to find in a 5 Series, it's as rewarding on a country road as it is economical on the motorway. WHY BUY THIS CAR ✔ ULEZ compliant – confirmed via TfL vehicle checker ✔ Around 50mpg combined ✔ Full service history ✔ Mostly motorway miles ✔ Rare 6-speed manual ✔ Exceptionally clean beige interior ✔ HPI clear

Specification

Registration year
2012 (12 reg)
Mileage
111,573 miles
Body type
Hatchback
Fuel
Diesel
Gearbox
Manual
Engine
2.0L · —
Doors
5
Seats
-28
Colour
Blue
Previous owners
5
ULEZ
Compliant
HPI check
Clear
MOT until
10 Aug 2027
Service history
Full service history
Insurance group
32
Road tax
£35 a year
Keys
2

Mileage checked against 17 MOT readings going back to 2014 — no gaps or discrepancies.

Equipment

  • Technology
  • - Satellite navigation
  • - Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity
  • - USB and AUX input
  • Safety & Convenience
  • - Parking sensors
  • - Automatic intelligent headlights
  • Comfort
  • - Heated front seats
  • - Beige interior
  • Exterior
  • - Imperial Blue metallic paint
  • - Alloy wheels
  • Drivetrain
  • - 2.0 diesel, 184bhp
  • - 6-speed manual gearbox

MOT history

Source: DVSA

17 tests · 13 passed · 4 failed · 6 advisories

MOT valid until

  1. pass

    106,269 miles

  2. pass

    79,254 miles

  3. pass

    67,890 miles

  4. pass

    65,772 miles

  5. pass

    60,958 miles

  6. pass

    54,690 miles

    • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. fail

    54,690 miles

    • Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. pass

    49,011 miles

  9. fail

    48,981 miles

    • Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  10. pass

    42,907 miles

  11. pass

    37,685 miles

    • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail (5.2.3 (e))
  12. fail

    37,685 miles

    • Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail (5.2.3 (e))
  13. pass

    32,140 miles

  14. fail

    32,140 miles

    • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  15. pass

    27,652 miles

  16. pass

    22,296 miles

  17. pass

    14,878 miles

Check the insurance before you commit

Premiums on older cars vary far more than people expect, and on a car at this price the insurance can be the larger of the two bills in year one. It is worth getting a quote on 2012 BMW 520d before you put a deposit down, particularly if the driver is under 25 or newly qualified. This car is insurance group 32 of 50.

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