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BMW 5-Series Saloon (2010-2017) review

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Parkers overall rating: 4.7 out of 54.7
” A second hand BMW that still feels modern – and cheap to run “

At a glance

Price new £30,265 - £58,325
Used prices £2,022 - £16,896
Road tax cost £20 - £735
Insurance group 30 - 46
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 416 - 1047 miles
Number of doors 4
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Hybrid

Pros & cons

PROS
  • High-class luxury car feel with good handling
  • Generous passenger room
  • Amazingly frugal 520d version
CONS
  • Steering lacks some of the feel you'd expect from a BMW
  • Expensive when things go wrong
  • Some early diesel models aren't ULEZ-friendly

Written by Richard Kilpatrick Updated: 15 September 2025

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