BMW 5 Series For Sale - Used BMW 5 Series

The BMW 5 Series is as good as executive saloons get. A superb buy BMW 5 Series For Sale - Used BMW 5 Series

If you're looking for a second hand executive saloon, you owe it to yourself to put a used BMW 5 Series on your shopping list. Whatever you want from a car, the BMW 5 Series delivers. It covers long distances effortlessly, is great fun on a twisty road, and roomy enough to make a great family car.

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BMW 5 Series 525d SE 4dr -- 2007 '56'

  • Diesel Manual
  • 51,005 miles
  • Colour: Grey
  • Our price  £13,999  (+£99  )
  • Finance  From £271 per month

BMW 5 Series 525i SE 5dr -- 2008 '08'

  • Petrol Manual
  • 37,754 miles
  • Colour: Grey
  • Our price  £18,435  (+£99  )
  • Finance  From £355 per month

BMW 5 Series 520d SE 4dr -- 2007 '56'

  • Diesel Manual
  • 61,250 miles
  • Colour: Black
  • Our price  £12,871  (+£99  )
  • Finance  From £249 per month

BMW 5 Series 520d SE 4dr -- 2007 '56'

  • Diesel Manual
  • 67,104 miles
  • Colour: Grey
  • Our price  £12,741  (+£99  )
  • Finance  From £246 per month
Autoquake.com operates a strict stocking policy. Last chance cars are cars that are approaching their time limit on the site and as a result are now priced at below market value to sell quickly. They represent fantastic value, so don't expect to see them on the website for long!

BMW 5 Series 525d SE 4dr Auto -- 2006 '06'

  • Diesel Automatic
  • 51,390 miles
  • Colour: Grey
  • Our price  £12,700  (+£99  )
  • You save £1156-£1741
  • Finance  From £246 per month

Review

For:Superb to drive, comfortable on long drives, economical diesels

Against:Ride suffers on M Sport models, iDrive control is fussy

Autoquake.com verdict: star

Why buy one?

A used BMW 5 Series is the best second hand executive car you can buy. No rival can match its mix of driver satisfaction, cabin space and long distance refinement.

Quite simply, it's all cars to all people. On the right road a used 5 Series is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. On a long drive, few rivals are as quiet and comfortable. There's plenty of space in the back, so passengers will be just as happy as the driver.

The engine line-up offers strong performance, even if you go for one of the smaller engines. Economy and emissions are better than most rivals, so fuel and road tax bills are surprisingly low.

Why think twice?

There are few downsides to owning a second-hand BMW 5 Series. If you go for an M Sport model with sports suspension the ride isn't as comfortable, although many owners will think the improved handling and more aggressive looks are worth it. The iDrive control for the stereo, air-con and sat-nav takes time to get used to.

How safe?

You needn't have any worries on that front. Crash test experts Euro NCAP gave the 5 Series a four-star rating.

What might go wrong?

If trouble does strike it may be pricey to fix, but fortunately major problems with the 5 Series are few and far between. In the 2009 JD Power Customer Satisfaction Survey, the BMW 5 Series finished 17th out of 101 models.

What do the experts say?

'A great car to drive, and still manages to beat most of its rivals.' What Car?

Anything else I should know?

There are a number of BMW owners' clubs. Log on to www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk or www.bmw-club.org.uk.

Which one should I buy?

  • Greenest? BMW 520d SE
  • Fastest? BMW M5
  • Best? BMW 520d SE

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