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Latest models

We have 44 owner reviews for the latest BMW 5-Series:

  • Average owner rating: 4.6 out of 5 4.6

    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Fast and economical. Feels and looks good. I don’t do much town driving with just a couple of motorway trips...

    This model came with the live cockpit and took a lot of getting used to. Lots of information but you...

    Having had company cars most of my life it’s taken me to the age of 63 to own this BMW...

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  • Average owner rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3

    Our most recent reviewers said:

    My previous 2018 RWD 530d Touring was a marvellous machine, but a bit twichy in the wet and a 'firm'...

    I have now had the car for 18 months and it has met all my expectations. It's comfortable but sporty...

    Its all the car you ever need . Power, space , comfort . Even after 4 years it looks like...

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Older models

Saloon (370 owner reviews)

2009 - 2017

  • Average owner rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    I have owned several different 5 series previously, had this one just over a year now. As with those...

    Supremely comfortable, quiet and economical. Fantastic Autobahn bruiser, never let me down. However let down by recurring niggles that you...

    Still a good looking car in 2023, had a few issues water pooling in rear footwells then the boot both...

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  • Average owner rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    The reviews are all true, comfortable, very fast, surprisingly economical, driven gently brakes, disks and tyres last a long time.

    Fantastic drivers car that flies under the radar, not as gaudy as an AMG, but not as confidence inspiring as...

    Nothing to dislike if you are OK with fuel costs and tax. Even the insurance is moderate. Servicing is OK...

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1996 - 2004

  • Average owner rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    I bought my 1997 528i SE about a month ago and have covered about 500 miles of mixed driving since...

    The E39 M5 is iconic for a reason. As well as being a really nice place to spend time travelling,...

    Very comfortable car plenty of power considering age easily capable in modern traffic Still looks like a modern car...

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1988 - 1997

2003 - 2010

1981 - 1987

Estate (207 owner reviews)

2009 - 2017

  • Average owner rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    For the first year, it was absolutely brilliant. Comfortable, performance and economy brilliant for such a car, and had a...

    A good balance of performance and economy. Quite swift when you want and comfortable on any journey had to replace...

    It is very nice to drive. Word of advice - ditch the run flat tyres (as BMW have on...

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  • Average owner rating: 5 out of 5 5.0
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    I was very careful when I bought this car. I have had a look at 3 on the day of...

    Love BMW diesels. This is my 4th. Wanted a Euro6 engine after having to pay environment charge in Antwerp for...

    As per the article, though branded a 5-series it is a practical 7-series hatchback. Smooth, comfortable, reliable and a model...

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2003 - 2010

  • Average owner rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Comfortable, quick and generally very reliable. When things do need resolving it can be expensive, but there are plenty of...

    A masterpiece of design technology and a total pleasure to drive,classy sporty and very economical on few!Very responsive and if...

    It's a great car. drives superbly, handles great, good boot space, tough car, very strong takes a lot of punishment...

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  • Average owner rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    For a 3ltr diesel the car performs very well in all areas especially mpg 60plus on long runs at 14...

    Ridiculous power, super smooth engine and gearbox, problems to be expected due to age and mileage, but fixed easily and...

    the BMW E61 535D M-Sport Touring is the complete car to buy. Practical family car, when you want it to...

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1996 - 2004

  • Average owner rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Fantastic, smooth and powerful drive, whilst being very spacious and practical. Have owned mine for nearly 10 years and probably...

    Loved my car! did let me down a fair few times. the Engine and Gearbox are bulletproof and had no issues...

    The versatility, the amount of storage available. The ability to eat up the miles on motorways,...

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1988 - 1997

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