BMW 5-Series Saloon 520i SE 4d (96) (1997/P) BMW 5-Series Saloon 520i SE 4d (96) (1997/P) - Owner Review Smooth, stable with a sporty edge. 4 Want to know everything there is to know about this car? Download an Information Pack now for full facts and figures, prices, pictures and buying dos and don'ts. Get a Car Information Pack Tweet Value 5 out of 5 SE spec. Best £8k I've spent. Costs 3 out of 5 Not had it long enough. Driving 5 out of 5 Smooth, stable with a sporty edge. Performance 4 out of 5 Not the quickest, but nice for such a big car. Reliability 3 out of 5 Temp went RED once. Pulled over to let the engine cool down and took it to a garage. They never fixed anything, but it's never gone wrong since. ON/OFF radio button plays up sometimes. Image 5 out of 5 Right colour and no mods, people will respect you for it. Comfort 5 out of 5 500 miles round trip and not felt a thing. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 29 Get quote > Security 5 out of 5 No ones tried to nick it yet! Service 3 out of 5 Good. Problems Bodywork - Engine Overheated once. Gearbox - Other Radio on/off button. Ownership Did you buy the car new? No Would you buy the same model again? Yes Did you buy from the same manufacturer again? Yes Help buying the BMW 5-Series Saloon Read the Parkers review View the facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs Get a Car Information Pack