BMW 5-Series Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Big car for big money.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    BMW parts expensive, but last much longer than pattern ones.

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not the ultimate driving machine by a long shot.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very, very quick when pushed.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Started first time, every time, even after 130,000 miles.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Still looks good today.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Made for motorways, not for tight corners.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    BMW Plus 4 gives cheap servicing, carrying the important BMW log book stamp.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No