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BMW 5 Series 520i SE
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BMW 5 Series 520i SE Reviews

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  • Guest 27th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    the car is awsome and that the leather is so clean and neatly finished vs american cars also that the engine is really strong and nice and silent the thing what i dont like is that the built in tv screens are bulcky and not in the seat which would be alot better. but all the rest is nice aspecially ...

  • Rogerz130 6th Oct 2007

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Handling on the BMW 520i is good, and the styling is appealing.
    I had transmission problems with mine. It was replaced and now two and a half years later Trna, fail-safe light keeps coming on.
    Not bad overall.

  • RussellLawrence 13th Jun 2006

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    The BMW 5 Series 520i is totally reliable but for the thermostat. Why do BMW let this kind of thing happen?

  • dizzyfizzy1 Rank: Lieutenant 17th May 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have just sold this BMW 5 Series 520i SE but it had done 207,903 miles when it went. I did 55,000 of those mile hasstle free. It was a bit thirsty on fuel around town (19 - 24mpg average) but was great on a run doing 36 - 38mpg at 80 - 90mph. The engine had a lovely sound to it and it was probably ...

  • wilkie 2006 6th May 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The BMW 5 Series 520i SE 2.2 is very nicely built and comfort is good. Better than the 3 Series I had, ride handling is less than the 3 Series as weight is bigger in the 5 Series.

  • datco Rank: Corporal 14th Feb 2006

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    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 aft ...

  • Brian001 6th Nov 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Over all the BMW 520i SE (E39) is an excellet car, not quick of the mark but will return 40 mpg at 70ish mph if left to the cruise control. It handles very well and only feels a bit big when parking in a narrow space, but the parking sensors are very acurate.
    My car has the xenon headlamps which s ...

  • grafit Rank: Lance Corporal 22nd Aug 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have a 5.23i 1998. Bought secondhand with 70,000 miles on the clock. Now 1 year later with 109,000 miles on the clock, I am still very happy with the car and am glad I moved up to this marque.

    I have replaced the headlamps with the newer versions (Clear and have 'angel eye effect'), and this h ...

  • Richard. 30th Jun 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The 528i is a car that brings out the boy in a man. I never thought a car would make driving so fun. The slogan the ultimate driving machine is accurate. I would not reccommend the car to someone who has to finance it. The cost of repairs will run you about $200.00 a month when averaged out. I say t ...

  • Max Brown. 21st May 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have owned two beemers, 1 x 3 series 1x5, Servicing on the 5 is cheaper than the 3, Any problems i have had with it have been minor, Ie Rattles and rear door seals. These have all been sorted Free of charge by the dealer.
    All in All I really cant fault the car