BMW 5 Series 520i SE Review

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BMW 5 Series 520i SE
4.1 stars
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datco's Review of BMW 5 Series 520i SE

14th Feb 2006

Overall Rating

3.5 stars
  • Value for money
    2.5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    2.5 years
  • Performance
    4 stars
  • Reliability
    1.5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2003
  • Doors
    4
  • Practicality
    3 stars
Good Points

Lovely tight ride, silent cruiser, sporty box, great dealer back up


Bad Points

Major reliability issues


General Comments

Got this new - pre-face lift 520i model. BMW were keen to offload it before the new model came in. It was a leased car (thank god!) as all repair costs and issues were borne by BMW.

Broke down 3 times in first 18 months - engine overheating after 6k miles - faulty thermostat, 3 cylinders blew after 18k miles, and engine management light came on after 29k miles - BMW were never specific about what was wrong, but took the car away on a truck for 2 weeks!

Also very heavy on tires - 2 full sets in less than 3 years and 50k miles!

Having said all the above the faults with the car have been dealt with promptly and quibble free by BMW who also supplied a hire car while fixing it.

Always been a big BMW fan up until now - but would think twice next time...

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