BMW 5-Series Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good used buy.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Easy to work on. Mechanically simple, but electrics complex!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Smooth and nimble.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A little sluggish. Auto box doesn't help. Ok in Sport mode.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    169k miles and no problems!

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Getting a little dated, but the badge is still BMW.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Newer cars and the competition better equipped, but adequate.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Fit an immobiliser and buy a shutter lock and motorbike chain!

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    All BMW dealers are robbing b...... I do all work/repairs myself.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    169k miles and oil still golden in colour!

    Other

    Rear subframe rubbers difficult.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes