2012 BMW 5 Series 2L Efficientdynamics 4dr — £5,295 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 28 April 2026 | 4 Neptune Park, Plymouth
£5,295
103,105 miles | Diesel | Manual | Saloon
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-35%
Below Market
Value Retention
25/100
Steep Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2012 BMW 5 Series 2L Efficientdynamics 4dr is listed at £5,295 by Cattedown Trade Centre in 4 Neptune Park. It has 103,105 miles on the clock. At 35% below the market average of £8,204, this looks competitively priced based on 13 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £4,931/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2012
Make BMW
Model 5 Series
Trim 2L Efficientdynamics 4dr
Body Style Saloon
Colour Grey
Fuel Type Diesel
Gearbox Manual
Mileage 103,105 miles
Engine 2L
Doors 4
Seats 5
CO2 119 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £35/yr
Monthly Payment £125.96/mo
All Features & Equipment (119)
12V Power Socket - Front12V Power Socket - Rear of Centre Console17in Alloy Wheels - Light V Spoke Style - 2366.5in Colour Display ScreenABS - Anti Lock Braking SystemAdaptive HeadlightsAdvanced Head Protection System Front and RearAir Conditioning - Automatic with Two-Zone ControlAirbags - DriverAirbags - Impact Dependent System for Driver and Front PassengerAirbags - PassengerAirbags - Passenger DeactivationAlarm System Thatcham 1 with Remote ControlArmrest - Front with Storage CompartmentASC - Automatic Stability ControlAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorAuxiliary InputBattery in Luggage CompartmentBlack Panel Display - PartialBluetooth Hands Free with USB Audio InterfaceBMW AssistBMW Assist Online PortalBMW Diesel with BluePerformanceBMW Online servicesBMW Professional Radio - Single CD and MP3BMW TeleServicesBrake Callipers - Aluminium - Front and RearBrake DryingBrake Fade CompensationBrake Pad Wear IndicatorBrake Pre-TensioningCathodic Dip Paintwork Preservation of Hollow Cavities Underfloor ProtectionCBC - Cornering Brake ControlCheck Control Warning SystemChild Proof Locking System - Rear DoorsChild Seat ISOFIX Attachment - Rear x2Courtesy Lights - Front with Soft On-Off DimmingCrash SensorCrash Sensor - Activating Central Locking-Hazard Warning Lights-Fuel Cut OffCruise Control with Brake FunctionCup Holders - Front x1 and Rear x1DAB Digital RadioDakota Leather - BlackDBC - Dynamic Brake ControlDeformation Zones - Front and RearDisplay - 7in Colour ScreenDoor Mirrors - Electric and Heated and AsphericDoor Mirrors - Folding - Automatically Dimming - Aspheric - Heated - Electric AdjustmentDoor Sill Finishers - BMW DesignationDouble-Wishbone Suspension - FrontDrive Performance ControlDriver Belt Force Limiter and Belt RestrainerDSC - Dynamic Stability Control PlusDTC - Dynamic Traction ControlDynamic Brake LightsEBD - Electronic Brake-Force DistributionECO PRO ModeElectric Windows - Front and Rear with Open-Close Fingertip ControlElectro Mechanical Parking BrakeEngine ImmobiliserEnhanced Bluetooth Telephone FunctionalityEnhanced Bluetooth Telephone Functionality with TelematicsExhaust Tailpipes - Twin ChromeExterior Parts in Body Colour - Bumpers - Door Handles - Mirror Caps - Roof MouldingsExterior Trim - ChromelineFirst Aid KitFloor Mats - VelourFogging Sensor - Front WindscreenFootwell Lights - FrontFront Fog LightsHead Restraints - Front Anti-WhiplashHeadlight Range Control - ElectricHeadlights - Washer SystemHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHigh-Beam AssistantHill Start AssistiDrive Controller with Shortcut ButtonsIncorrect Fuelling Protection SystemInterior Trim - Black High GlossKeyless StartKidney Grille - Chrome with Chrome Fronted and Black Sided Vertical SlatsLocking Wheel BoltsLuggage Compartment - Electric Unlocking via the Keys Remote ControlLuggage Compartment - Release Button in A-PillarM Aerodynamics PackageMedia Package - Professional MultimediaMobile Application PreparationMultifunction Controls for Steering WheelNavigation System - BMW Professional MultimediaOBC - On-Board ComputerPassenger Seat Occupancy Sensor - FrontPDC - Park Distance Control - Front and RearPDC - Park Distance Control - RearPower Steering - Electric with ServotronicRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationReading Lights - Front and RearRemote Control LockingRun Flat TyresSeat Belts - Front Inertia Reel with Pyrotechnical Belt Latch TensionerSeats - Front HeatedSecuring Rings in Luggage Compartment x4Side Impact ProtectionSmokers PackageSpeaker System with Six SpeakersStandard Seats - Front - Part Electric AdjustmentSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentSteering Wheel - Leather MultifunctionSteering Wheel - Sport - LeatherSun Protection GlazingSun Visors with Illuminated Vanity MirrorsTelephone USB Audio InterfaceTool Kit Located in Luggage CompartmentTPWS - Tyre Pressure Warning SystemTyres - Reduced Rolling ResistanceUSB Audio InterfaceVisibility PackageVoice Control - PhoneWindows - Heat Insulated Tinted All RoundXenon Headlights
Below MarketListed at £5,295 vs market average of £8,204 (-35%)
Market Low
£3,000
Market Average
£8,204
Market High
£23,000
Comparables
13 listings

Based on 13 comparable BMW 5 Series listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£1,138/year
Mileage Impact
Steep Depreciation
£1,896/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Steep Depreciation
£4,931/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £7,593 (£-2,298)
Mileage-predicted: £11,095 (£-5,800)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-3,035/yr | 10k mi/yr £-4,931/yr | 15k mi/yr £-6,827/yr

Based on 144 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.

50
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
Information & Buyer Appeal
Does this listing give buyers enough information to make a decision?
25/25Good
Photos
58 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
119 listed
8/8
Technical specifications
9 specs provided
7/7
Competitiveness
How well does this listing compete against similar vehicles for buyer attention?
25/25Good
Clear pricing
£5,295
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£125.96/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
58 photos
5/5
Key selling points
119 features highlighted
4/4
Detailed specifications
9 specs provided
4/4
SEO Quality
Page HTML not captured — scores are estimated
0/25Poor
Page HTML
Not captured — cannot analyze
0/25
AI Discoverability
How findable is this listing by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and other AI search engines?
0/25Poor
Page HTML
Not captured — cannot analyze
0/25
How our review page compares
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About the Dealer

Cattedown Trade Centre

4 Neptune Park, Plymouth PL4 0SJ