Overall reader verdict 4 out of 5 stars

  • What's it like to drive
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Running costs
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Quality, practicality and equipment
    4 out of 5 stars

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59 reader reviews for BMW 5 Series Saloon.

  • 525d SE 4dr

    simon douglas Date: 20/01/2011
    • Overall verdict
      4 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      1 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      1 out of 5 stars

    My car

    Just A quick word to Stuart, That last 2 years because of the snow I had to park my 525d and catch the bus! This year I invested in some winter tyres, from Bambi on ice my car is now like Torville and Dean on ice! Absolutely fantastic unbelievable difference!! I was trying to justify buying a 4x4 but with winter tyres on I'd put my car up against any 4x4 with normal tyres on it's now that good!! I've got Gislaved Nordic Frost 5's..

    Simon Douglas.

    Birmingham

  • 530i SE 4dr

    Stuart Stenhouse , Shetland . Date: 17/07/2010
    • Overall verdict
      4 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      1 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      27

    My car

    Swift, adequately spacious, very comfortable and ultra-relaible.

    Servicing costs are expensive, however the car has never put a foot wrong. Only complaint is terrible traction in the snow (or are Pirelli P6000 tyres to blame?).

    27mpg for a 3-litre petrol automatic not drastic either. I would certainly buy another BMW.

  • 528i SE 4dr

    James Lawler , Cork . Date: 28/01/2009
    • Overall verdict
      4 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      32

    My car

    A great, great car. Now getting a little long in the tooth, but still miles better than most manufactuer's current offerings. The 528i is an excellent combination of performance, comfort and running costs.

    I had 2 of these and really miss them. Dynamically the new 5 series appears to be a better car, but it is not one ounce a better car to drive.

    Overall, still one of the best second hand buys on the market

  • 525i SE 4dr

    Tesa McGrath Date: 30/09/2008
    • Overall verdict
      5 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      32

    My car

    As no one else has reviewed the 525iSE manual - here goes. Mine was a 1 owner 2001 model bought with 41k and has now done 94k miles. On long runs I average 37mpg, around town 28-30mpg. (unsurprisingly, better figures than the auto version)

    This is an eminently practical car; runs faultlessly, uses no oil. It is fast, quiet, smooth, comfortable,(space for 5 tall adults) handles impeccably with 17" wheels and tyres and IMHO looks much, much, more appealing than the newer replacement shape.

    It is serviced at an independent BMW specialist when required at around half the cost of BMW main dealers. No expenses in 5 years other than routine service, tyres and windscreen wipers. Leather seats still in great condition, bodywork fine. I really can't fault this excellent car. Probably the best model in the range for all round versatility, taking into account BHP and running cost.

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