BMW 5 Series 525i Reviews

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BMW 5 Series 525i
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Average Ratings for BMW 5 Series 525i

  • Performance4.1 stars
  • Practicality4.1 stars
  • Reliability4.4 stars
  • Value for Money4.8 stars
  • Overall rating4.5 stars

4 Reviews For BMW 5 Series 525i

  • v12mig 27th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Good Points: Ergonomics, comfort, general speed and ability.


    General comments: I purchased a BMW 525i M Sport Auto, 10 months old, 3k miles, for less then half the Brand new price and from a BMW main dealer, in what I think is the best colour combo of deep sea blue and biege sport leather. I'm averaging 28MPG, nearly 37 on a long cruise. Driven in isolation the 5 series is fantastic, only when compared back to back with the jag XF do you feel that the 5 could perhaps do with a better ride and a quicker gearbox. The car is ultra quiet and the engine smooth and moderately powerful. Only the sometimes choppy ride detracts from an otherwise suberb car.

  • EoinS Rank: Corporal 2nd Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The BMW 525i has excellent handling for a large car. Despite what an earlier reviewer said, there isn't that much body roll for an executive saloon - especially in the m-sport guise. It certainly handles much better than the equivalent Lexus or Mercedes.
    It still looks well despite its age, but I would try and get the M-Sport trim as it looks a little fresher (plus suspension is sportier).
    The automatic gearbox is excellent. Sport mode and kick-down more than make up for any perceived lack of ...

  • loopie Rank: Sergeant 15th Mar 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have driven this car for 4 months and I love the smooth ride. It can take you from A to B without you feeling that you have been stuck in a cage for 3-4 hours.
    The performance is great in a straight line, but expect body roll around corners, as this is a big car. I was lucky to find a SE model with full leather interior with 63K on the clock. Always buy with a full service history.
    Things to watch for:
    Water pump has a plastic propeller, needs changing to a modern version.
    Main beam adjus ...

  • xerxus Rank: Lance Corporal 12th Mar 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    BMW 5 Series 525i Saloon is a great drive. A real driver's car. Sit behind the wheel and you just want to drive and drive.

    However, silly run flat tyres are standard on 17" wheels. A real let down. They are uncomfortable and noisy. A 525i on normal tyres is a much much better drive.


    If you are going for one, don't let BMW rip you off with run flat tyres. Insist on normal tyres for your new great car!