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BMW 5 SERIES Used Car Review

Pros

Cons

  • Traditionally excellent handling; traditionally good ride quality
  • Superb six-cylinder engines - old or new
  • Interior quality's big lift 2017 onwards
  • iDrive infotainment system has been a segment benchmark
  • Some four-cylinder turbo models expensive
  • Rear legroom not palatial
  • No all-wheel-drive option on regular models
  • Not the engaging driver's car it once was
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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Top2010 BMW 5 35i 8 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

$17,000Negotiable
Corlette, NSW

02/05/2024

Top2016 BMW 520d F10 MY17 M Sport Black 8 Speed Automatic Sedan

  • 66493 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Located less than 15min south of the Bris. CBD. And 20 min from the Bris. Airport. This 2016 Built/2017 Complied BMW 520d M-SPORT SEDAN is a 2.0 Litre 4cyl Turbodiesel with an 8 Speed Automatic and has travelled 66,000kms. This 520d is finished in Carbon Black with a Black Leather Interior and features: 19 Inch Wheels Digital Dashboard Sat Nav Park Distance Control with 360 Degree Parking Cameras DAB Digital Radio Harman Kardon Sound System Dual Zone Climate Control Heated Fron

$34,800 Excl. Gov. Charges
Mansfield, QLD

Dealer used
15 hours ago

Top2017 BMW 5 Series G30 540i M Sport Sedan 4dr Steptronic 8sp 3.0T [Jan] Carbon Black Sports Automatic

  • 35941 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

* Welcome to our Prestige showroom in the heart of Liver pool Sydney NSW. * If the vehicle is advertised it means - YES this vehicle is still available. * In Stock & Available Now * 2018 BMW 5 Series G30 540i M Sport Sedan, a perfect blend of performance, luxury and style. With its sleek, low-lying stance, the 540i M Sport stands out as an emblem of sophistication. The exterior is coated in a mesmerizing Carbon Black finish that enhances the vehicle's aerodynamic design, making it a stunning

$83,950 Excl. Gov. Charges
Liverpool, NSW

Dealer used
06/05/2024

Top2007 BMW 530i E60 MY07 Black 6 Speed Auto Steptronic Sedan

  • 200246 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2007 BMW 530i E60 MY07 Black 6 Speed Auto Steptronic Sedan

$9,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Wangara, WA

Dealer used
9 hours ago

2007 BMW 530i E60 MY07 Black 6 Speed Auto Steptronic Sedan

  • 200246 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2007 BMW 530i E60 MY07 Black 6 Speed Auto Steptronic Sedan

$9,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Wangara, WA

Dealer used
9 hours ago

2016 BMW 520d F10 MY17 M Sport Black 8 Speed Automatic Sedan

  • 66493 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Located less than 15min south of the Bris. CBD. And 20 min from the Bris. Airport. This 2016 Built/2017 Complied BMW 520d M-SPORT SEDAN is a 2.0 Litre 4cyl Turbodiesel with an 8 Speed Automatic and has travelled 66,000kms. This 520d is finished in Carbon Black with a Black Leather Interior and features: 19 Inch Wheels Digital Dashboard Sat Nav Park Distance Control with 360 Degree Parking Cameras DAB Digital Radio Harman Kardon Sound System Dual Zone Climate Control Heated Fron

$34,800 Excl. Gov. Charges
Mansfield, QLD

Dealer used
15 hours ago

2017 BMW 5 Series G30 540i M Sport Sedan 4dr Steptronic 8sp 3.0T [Jan] Carbon Black Sports Automatic

  • 35941 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

* Welcome to our Prestige showroom in the heart of Liver pool Sydney NSW. * If the vehicle is advertised it means - YES this vehicle is still available. * In Stock & Available Now * 2018 BMW 5 Series G30 540i M Sport Sedan, a perfect blend of performance, luxury and style. With its sleek, low-lying stance, the 540i M Sport stands out as an emblem of sophistication. The exterior is coated in a mesmerizing Carbon Black finish that enhances the vehicle's aerodynamic design, making it a stunning

$83,950 Excl. Gov. Charges
Liverpool, NSW

Dealer used
06/05/2024

2010 BMW 5 35i 8 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

$17,000Negotiable
Corlette, NSW

02/05/2024

Overview of the Bmw 5

Overview of the Bmw 5

BMW 5 SERIES GENERATIONS (SINCE 1996)

1996-2003

2003-2010

2010-2017

2017 onwards

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption (2014 onwards)

2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel: 4.8 to 4.9 litres per 100km

3.0L 6-cylinder turbo diesel: 5.1 to 5.6 litres per 100km

2.0L 4-cylinder turbo: 6.2 litres per 100km

3.0L 6-cylinder turbo: 7.2 to 8.0 litres per 100km

4.4L V8: 9.9 to 10.5 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

BMW's Service Inclusive package for the 5 Series costs from about $1695, covering five years or 80,000km. BMW 5 Series parts and accessories can be found on Gumtree.

SIMILAR MODELS TO BMW 5 SERIES

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: BMW 5 SERIES (2010 TO 2016)

Let's get something straight here: These are complex, sophisticated, expensive machines and unless you really know your way around them, an independent pre-purchase inspection is an absolute must.

It's not that the 5 Series is inherently faulty, but there's so much going on in one of these that you really need to call in an expert.

That said, there are a few things you can look for while whittling the short-list down.

That starts with a rattling noise from the turbo diesel engine that is often traced back to stretched timing chains.

This is seriously bad news on early versions of the turbo diesel as the whole engine has to be removed to replace the chains (they were at the back of the engine). In some cases, the crankshaft also had to be replaced as a result, meaning that a new motor was often a cheaper option.

The VANOS variable valve timing system can leak and fail. A check-engine light on the dash and/or a weep of oil at the front of the engine is the first clue. Again, this is an expensive fix.

The electric coolant pump on some variants can also fail leading to overheating. If this has occurred, there's a good chance the engine could be damaged beyond economical repair.