BMW 5-Series Saloon (1996 - 2003) Owner Reviews
206 owners have reviewed their car and noted advice on any problems they have experienced.

Review your car today
Owners reviews are a key source of info for car buyers, so add your voice and let everyone know what your car is like to own. Click on the link below to get started.
Write your own reviewOwner reviews:
- Results 11 to 20 of 206
-
- Year/plate: 1999/T
- Bought: Used in April 2015
Comfortably seats four adults. Perfect car for long trips/ motorway cruising. Smooth as silk engine.
-
- Year/plate: 1998/S
- Bought: Used in March 2005
-
- Year/plate: 2002/02
- Bought: Used in February 2014
Very large boot.
-
- Year/plate: 2001/X
- Bought: Used in November 2010
Nice and spacious with a big boot. However the rear seats dont fold down, so if you are looking to...
-
- Year/plate: 2003/03
- Bought: Used in August 2013
N/a...
-
- Year/plate: 1998/S
- Bought: Used in July 2007
Comfort.Reliability. Space.
-
- Year/plate: 1997/R
- Bought: Used in October 2012
Comfort & safety for 5 adults.
-
- Year/plate: 1997/R
- Bought: Used in April 2012
Comfort, ride quality, space.
-
- Year/plate: 2003/03
- Bought: Used in August 2011
Most things.
-
- Year/plate: 1998/R
- Bought: Used in July 2011
Cruise control is a great way if saving fuel on motorway drives. It has loads of room and is VERY...
Latest news
-
Compare the best new car deals | Parkers Deal Watch (w/c 15 September 2025)
Welcome to Parkers Deal Watch. On this page, you’ll find a selection of the best new car deals to sink your teeth into. This page covers both personal car leasing...
-
These are the top 10 bestselling cars in the UK 2025: strong EV sales for an otherwise quiet August
The UK new car market saw a decline in August 2025, with registrations falling by -2.0% to 82,908 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers...
-
Best small luxury cars 2025: we've tried and tested them all
Looking for something small but with that extra touch of luxury and prestige? Maybe you appreciate the finer things but struggle for parking, or just simply don’t want something big....
-
Best used family SUVs for less than £15,000: Falling prices mean great value
SUVs dominate Britain’s roads and car parks, and with good reason. They combine family-friendly practicality with the style and presence buyers love. That popularity means there’s no shortage of choice...
-
What could possibly go wrong: buying a used BMW M6 from just £12,000
I am back again after spending too long trawling through our used car listings trying to find prestigious badges at the bottom of their depreciation curve. There are still no...
-
The best used hardtop convertibles to buy now: why winter is the perfect to buy a cheap convertible
Winter can be the ideal time to pick up a bargain used car. From October to April, demand is traditionally very as the weather takes a turn for the cold...