2012 BMW 5 Series — £6,450 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 28 April 2026 | Sheffield
£6,450
84,869 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Saloon
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-21%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2012 BMW 5 Series is listed at £6,450 by NK CAR SALES SHEFFIELD in Sheffield. It has 84,869 miles on the clock. At 21% below the market average of £8,140, this looks competitively priced based on 9 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,736/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2012
Make BMW
Model 5 Series
Body Style Saloon
Colour Black
Fuel Type Diesel
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 84,869 miles
Engine 2L
Doors 4
Seats 5
CO2 129 g/km
Euro Status EURO 5
ULEZ Compliant 0
Road Tax £165/yr
Monthly Payment £138.44/mo
All Features & Equipment (105)
12V Power Socket - Front12V Power Socket - Rear of Centre Console18in Alloy Wheels - Light M Double Spoke - 350M6.5in Colour Display ScreenABS - Anti Lock Braking SystemAdvanced 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 Online servicesBMW Professional Radio - Single CD and MP3BMW TeleServicesBrake Callipers - Aluminium - Front and RearBrake DryingBrake Fade CompensationBrake Pad Wear IndicatorBrake Pre-TensioningBumper - Rear Dark Chrome InsertCathodic 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 x1DBC - Dynamic Brake ControlDeformation Zones - Front and RearDisplay - 7in Colour ScreenDoor Mirrors - Electric and Heated and AsphericDoor 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 FunctionalityExhaust Tailpipes - Dark ChromeExterior Parts in Body Colour - Bumpers - Door Handles - Mirror Caps - Roof MouldingsExterior Trim - High-Gloss ShadowlineFirst Aid KitFloor Mats - VelourFogging Sensor - Front WindscreenFootwell Lights - FrontFront Fog LightsHead Restraints - Front Anti-WhiplashHeadlight Range Control - ElectricHeadlining - AnthraciteHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHill Start AssistiDrive Controller with Shortcut ButtonsIncorrect Fuelling Protection SystemInterior Trim - Aluminium HexagonKeyless 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 Aerodynamic BodystylingM Aerodynamics PackageM Sport SuspensionMultifunction Controls for Steering WheelOBC - 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 SpeakersSport Seats - FrontSport Seats - Front Part Electric AdjustmentStandard Seats - Front - Part Electric AdjustmentSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentSteering Wheel - M Sport Leather MultifunctionSun Visors with Illuminated Vanity MirrorsTool Kit Located in Luggage CompartmentTPWS - Tyre Pressure Warning SystemUSB Audio InterfaceWindows - Heat Insulated Tinted All Round
Below MarketListed at £6,450 vs market average of £8,140 (-21%)
Market Low
£3,000
Market Average
£8,140
Market High
£12,995
Comparables
9 listings

Based on 9 comparable BMW 5 Series listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£1,138/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£799/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,736/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £7,593 (£-1,143)
Mileage-predicted: £15,593 (£-9,143)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,937/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,736/yr | 15k mi/yr £-3,535/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
31 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
105 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
£6,450
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£138.44/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
31 photos
5/5
Key selling points
105 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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NK CAR SALES SHEFFIELD

Sheffield S4 7JW