BMW 5 Series 2012
520d · F10
Year
2012
Mileage
280,000 km
Fuel type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Body type
Sedan
Colour
White
Drive type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine
1,995 cc
Seats
5
Trim
520d
Generation
F10
Source
autovit
Region
Bucharest
Seller
Private seller
Availability
Available
Condition & History
Accident unknown
Repairs unknown
Recall unknown
Inspection unknown
Not verified
1 owner
Used vehicle
What this is worth
Cheaper than 80% of comparable listings
Comparable listings run $5,153 – $19,495.
How the estimate is built
- Base price for this model
- $11,764
- Year
- −$1,568
- Mileage
- −$3,143
Valued
About this car
Highlights
- 280,000 km on the odometer
- 2.0 L 184 hp diesel engine
- Fully automatic, rear‑wheel drive
- White exterior with 5‑seat configuration
- First owner in Romania
Features
- Comfort: Dual‑zone climate control, heated front and rear seats, keyless entry and start, power windows, power mirrors, panoramic roof, 19‑inch alloy wheels
- Safety: 10 airbags, ESP, ABS, automatic emergency call, lane‑keeping assist, hill‑holder, night‑vision LED lights
- Technology: Bluetooth, USB, navigation, rear‑view camera, park‑distance sensors, cruise control, LED day‑time running lights
- Convenience: Sunroof, heated mirrors, power rear windows, rear‑seat ventilation
Vehicle History
- First registration in Romania, single owner
- Transmission and gearbox change performed at 235,000 km in 2022 (documentation available)
- Routine maintenance documented with receipts
Why Choose This Vehicle?
A well‑maintained 2012 BMW 5 Series that balances performance, luxury, and practicality. With a single owner and recent mechanical updates, it offers dependable driving experience at a competitive price.
2012 BMW 5 Series: what owners report
- Water pumps fail on several petrol engines, on F10 cars often from about 100,000 km; US owners of the 2008 535i report water-pump failure at around 85,000 miles.2008–2017
- On the 2010–2017 F10, inspectors flag springs, dampers and drive shafts more often than average once cars pass eight years, and both generations fail the emissions test too often.2010–2017
- Timing chains that stretch or break are the best-known engine fault, on the N43 520i and N47 diesel from 2007 and the N20 petrol; US complaints on the 2012 528i also include a failed oil-pump drive chain around 81,000 miles.2007–2017
- The N63 V8 in F10 cars, mainly up to 2013, burns oil through worn valve-stem seals and also suffers broken chain guides, faulty injectors and coolant loss.2010–2013
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