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BMW 5-Series Saloon road tests and consumer car reviews

The BMW 5 Series Saloon offers a reply to any and every situation you may find on today’s roads. A pure melding of performance, technology and design gives a vehicle that redefines the driving experience. Delivering meticulous build quality, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is in a different class.

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Number of reviews: 18

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Andy Garratt, Derbyshire

BMW 5-Series Saloon 520d se auto 2006

Bought my 5 about a year ago after running a 3 Series. A great drive, loads of room for a family of four. The only thing I have had problems with are what I thought was a slow puncture (something to do with runflats)? The car has done 52000 miles and the trackrod end bushes had shot it! Done under warranty. Is this something to watch out for? But overall for a large car, what a drive!

Submitted: 20/03/2010 13:37:06 | ID: 4850

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Stuart Harvey, Gloucestershire

BMW 5-Series Saloon 525m Sport 2009

Having saved hard for almost 3 years I finally got my Sport 525d. The effortless acceleration was great and the near silent 2.5 diesel engine a dream. I like the excellent fuel returns combined with a good turn of speed. If you have a budget of approx £15-19k then why buy an Insignia/Mondeo when you can have a slice of Bavarian excellence?

Submitted: 18/03/2010 15:24:07 | ID: 4842

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Iain MacIver, Hebrides

BMW 5-Series Saloon 520i 1996

Best car I have ever had, I hope I will never have to part with it.

Submitted: 24/02/2010 14:24:17 | ID: 4695

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Iain MacIver, Hebrides

BMW 5-Series Saloon 1996

Best car I have ever had, simply the best, better than all the rest, excluding Tina Turner.

Submitted: 26/01/2010 15:08:37 | ID: 4444

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Peter Barr, Derbyshire

BMW 5-Series Saloon 2005

Mine is the 535d Supercar performance well nearly!! Economy, will cruise at 70 mph showing around 40 mpg. Impressive performance when towing makes white van man sweat to get past. Great service from local BMW dealer. Don’t believe the rubbish written about the e drive, it is great, it has plenty of discrete information features to keep you happy from its on board computer. Fantastic Hi Fi and telephone system. Just buy one you will not be disappointed.

Submitted: 31/12/2009 15:33:47 | ID: 4210

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Michael, Yorkshire

BMW 5-Series Saloon 535 d m sport 2005

Well what can I say? 40 to gallon, 0 to 60 in 5.6 secs with super chip power.

Submitted: 31/12/2009 11:04:39 | ID: 4184

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Peter Devonshire, Hampshire

BMW 5-Series Saloon 520d 2008

Superb car in every way. The best fuel consumption I got was over 60mpg although that was at 50mph on a motorway. Very quiet and effortless to drive.

Submitted: 16/10/2009 15:10:43 | ID: 3725

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Aji Buran, England

BMW 5-Series Saloon 535i 2007

A lovely car. Luxurious, very fast, the 535i is also very sexy.

Submitted: 09/10/2009 12:04:34 | ID: 3694

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Ian Sanford, Cambridgeshire

BMW 5-Series Saloon 530d Sport 2007

Superb car, luxury cruiser - fast, economical - 38 mpg. No faults whatsoever after 7000 miles, due first service shortly so has cost nothing apart from fuel since purchased new in December 2007. Only problem have kerbed a couple of wheels because of low profile tyres - fixed by Chipsaway. Had 535d estate previously but new 530d feels just as powerful. Highly recommended.

Submitted: 05/08/2009 08:40:46 | ID: 3359

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John Thompson, Hampshire

BMW 5-Series Saloon 520D. 2006

Mine is a company car, and have done 81,000 miles. If you want effortless pace and economy, you can’t go wrong. People like myself who spend very long hours in a car, know that in a car like this you can drive for 4 hours to a meeting and get out feeling almost as refeshed as when you got in. I like the styling, but inside the cabin does not feel that special although it is perfectly adequate. Previously I had a Mercedes E class 2.2D automatic, and I would give that 5 stars also. Have not driven the new A6. Would buy a Ford Mondeo ( I also have a Ford Galaxy) in a minute if it could get its high speed refinement sorted, as it is great to drive. In conclusion, there are many great cars in this class, but you will not regret choosng the BMW 520D if you are a high mileage user.

Submitted: 15/09/2008 09:44:23 | ID: 1881

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Terry Davis, Kent

BMW 5-Series Saloon 530D SE Auto 2006

After two years and 40,000 miles I still love the car and will buy another. Drive from Costa Brava to Kent this year saw 48 mpg overall with cruise set at 95 mph most of the time so an easy days drive of 800 miles. Range at that speed is shown as 700 miles per tank so nearly made it without a refill! You need to specify sports seats as the standard ones don’t hold you well. Xenon lights are easy to adjust for continental driving and worth the money. I think the 3.0 diesel is the best engine but I would as this in the one I bought.

Submitted: 03/09/2008 13:11:03 | ID: 1852

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Terry Davis, Kent

BMW 5-Series Saloon 530D SE Auto 2006

Just got back from Costa Brava, left 7 am back in Kent 800 miles later at 8:30 pm local time (big jam around Paris). Cruised at 90-95 with 47 mpg o/a. Shower + something to eat and down the pub for the rest of the evening. Possibly the world’s best long distance cruiser.

Submitted: 14/07/2008 14:55:23 | ID: 1678

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Dave Wright, Warwickshire

BMW 5-Series Saloon 525d M Sport 2008

Great power from the Efficient Dynamics engine. The added bonus is that it also provides great economy sometimes returning almost 45 miles to the gallon! Reliability and quality are both excellent and this is the car to choose if you want to drive in luxury and be economic at the same time.

Submitted: 06/05/2008 11:59:44 | ID: 1416

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James Edwards, Buckinghamshire

BMW 5-Series Saloon 5.0 V10 M5 5dr 2007

This is the only car really worth driving. The whole thing is beautifully designed and built and the driving experience is like nothing else. This is the serious car lovers car because there are no cons, only pros - it simply is perfect.

Submitted: 21/04/2008 09:32:03 | ID: 1297

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Alan Corner, Durham

BMW 5-Series Saloon 520d 2007

This is a luxurious and stylish car and great to drive. Fantastic fuel consumption for its size, I am averaging 40 plus on normal use and 49/50 on motorway driving. There is plenty of space inside and all in all it is a very comfortable, especially for a tall person such as myself. There is also very little or no road noise and you sometimes have to double check the diesel engine is running as you cannot hear it . A very impressive car all round and I am very very impressed with it .

Submitted: 02/04/2008 15:01:49 | ID: 1231

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Chris Heggie, Bedfordshire

BMW 5-Series Saloon 523i se 2000

My BMW is a wonderful car to drive it is fully loaded with all the gadgets and the engine has plenty of torque and power when its needed, all bmw’s are a top class motor to drive and to own.

Submitted: 17/12/2007 11:38:24 | ID: 858

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Derek Smallington, Leicestershire

BMW 5-Series Saloon

This is a luxurious and stylish car that is good to drive. There is plenty of space inside and all in all it is a very impressive executive model.

Submitted: 16/08/2007 16:51:24 | ID: 83

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Matt Parson, Lincolnshire

BMW 5-Series Saloon BMW 5 Series 525d SE

I’ve had this car now for 2 months and am impressed with the fuel consumption together with the overall handling. Opted for the luxury package on the interior and a couple of other extras, think it’s definitely worth it for such an investment. Very pleased so far.

Submitted: 07/08/2007 11:07:20 | ID: 33

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