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BMW 5 Series520i M Sport 4dr Auto

£37,500

*Representative example: Contract Length: 48 months, 47 Monthly Payments: £574.07, Customer Deposit: £5,625.00, Lender Deposit Contribution: £0.00, Total Deposit: £5,625.00, Retail Cash Price: £37,500.00, Optional Final Payment: £17,071.57, Total Charge For Credit: £12,177.86, Total Amount Payable: £49,677.86, Representative APR: 12.90%, Interest Rate (Fixed): 12.90%, Excess Mileage Charge: 12.50ppm, Mileage Per Annum: 10,000, Option To Purchase Fee: £10.00

BMW 5 Series520d MHT M Sport 5dr Step Auto

£26,975

*Representative example: Contract Length: 48 months, 47 Monthly Payments: £461.19, Customer Deposit: £4,046.00, Lender Deposit Contribution: £0.00, Total Deposit: £4,046.25, Retail Cash Price: £26,975.00, Optional Final Payment: £10,163.98, Total Charge For Credit: £8,911.16, Total Amount Payable: £35,886.16, Representative APR: 13.90%, Interest Rate (Fixed): 13.90%, Excess Mileage Charge: 6.91ppm, Mileage Per Annum: 10,000, Option To Purchase Fee: £10.00

BMW 5 Series520d xDrive MHT M Sport 4dr Step Auto

£27,000

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BMW 5 Series520i M Sport Pro 4dr Auto

£32,999

*Representative example: Contract Length: 48 months, 47 Monthly Payments: £463.25, Customer Deposit: £4,949.00, Lender Deposit Contribution: £0.00, Total Deposit: £4,949.85, Retail Cash Price: £32,999.00, Optional Final Payment: £16,494.88, Total Charge For Credit: £10,218.48, Total Amount Payable: £43,217.48, Representative APR: 11.90%, Interest Rate (Fixed): 11.90%, Excess Mileage Charge: 12.04ppm, Mileage Per Annum: 10,000, Option To Purchase Fee: £10.00

BMW 5 Series530e SE 4dr Auto

£25,994

*Representative example: Contract Length: 48 months, 47 Monthly Payments: £448.21, Customer Deposit: £3,899.00, Lender Deposit Contribution: £0.00, Total Deposit: £3,899.10, Retail Cash Price: £25,994.00, Optional Final Payment: £9,560.96, Total Charge For Credit: £8,531.93, Total Amount Payable: £34,525.93, Representative APR: 13.90%, Interest Rate (Fixed): 13.90%, Excess Mileage Charge: 7.84ppm, Mileage Per Annum: 10,000, Option To Purchase Fee: £10.00

BMW 5 Series520i M Sport Pro 4dr Auto

£44,207

*Representative example: Contract Length: 48 months, 47 Monthly Payments: £645.72, Customer Deposit: £6,347.00, Lender Deposit Contribution: £0.00, Total Deposit: £6,347.70, Retail Cash Price: £42,318.00, Optional Final Payment: £17,833.00, Total Charge For Credit: £12,211.54, Total Amount Payable: £54,529.54, Representative APR: 11.70%, Interest Rate (Fixed): 11.12%, Excess Mileage Charge: 9.60ppm, Mileage Per Annum: 10,000, Option To Purchase Fee: £10.00

BMW 5 Series550e xDrive M Sport 4dr Auto

£55,994

*Representative example: Contract Length: 48 months, 47 Monthly Payments: £721.84, Customer Deposit: £8,399.00, Lender Deposit Contribution: £0.00, Total Deposit: £8,399.10, Retail Cash Price: £55,994.00, Optional Final Payment: £23,274.29, Total Charge For Credit: £9,605.87, Total Amount Payable: £65,599.87, Representative APR: 6.90%, Interest Rate (Fixed): 6.90%, Excess Mileage Charge: 16.58ppm, Mileage Per Annum: 10,000, Option To Purchase Fee: £10.00

BMW 5 Series520i M Sport Pro 4dr Auto

£40,555

*Representative example: Contract Length: 48 months, 47 Monthly Payments: £526.15, Customer Deposit: £6,083.00, Lender Deposit Contribution: £0.00, Total Deposit: £6,083.25, Retail Cash Price: £40,555.00, Optional Final Payment: £20,248.95, Total Charge For Credit: £10,506.25, Total Amount Payable: £51,061.25, Representative APR: 9.90%, Interest Rate (Fixed): 9.90%, Excess Mileage Charge: 14.44ppm, Mileage Per Annum: 10,000, Option To Purchase Fee: £10.00

BMW 5 Series520d MHT M Sport 4dr Step Auto

£30,895

*Representative example: Contract Length: 48 months, 47 Monthly Payments: £524.43, Customer Deposit: £4,634.00, Lender Deposit Contribution: £0.00, Total Deposit: £4,634.25, Retail Cash Price: £30,895.00, Optional Final Payment: £11,873.96, Total Charge For Credit: £10,261.42, Total Amount Payable: £41,156.42, Representative APR: 13.90%, Interest Rate (Fixed): 13.90%, Excess Mileage Charge: 7.63ppm, Mileage Per Annum: 10,000, Option To Purchase Fee: £10.00

BMW 5 Series520i M Sport Pro 4dr Auto

£39,495

*Representative example: Contract Length: 48 months, 47 Monthly Payments: £585.48, Customer Deposit: £5,924.00, Lender Deposit Contribution: £0.00, Total Deposit: £5,924.25, Retail Cash Price: £39,495.00, Optional Final Payment: £17,900.65, Total Charge For Credit: £11,847.46, Total Amount Payable: £51,342.46, Representative APR: 11.90%, Interest Rate (Fixed): 11.90%, Excess Mileage Charge: 12.77ppm, Mileage Per Annum: 10,000, Option To Purchase Fee: £10.00

BMW 5 Series530e M Sport Pro 4dr Auto

£47,450

*Representative example: Contract Length: 48 months, 47 Monthly Payments: £807.42, Customer Deposit: £7,117.00, Lender Deposit Contribution: £0.00, Total Deposit: £7,117.50, Retail Cash Price: £47,450.00, Optional Final Payment: £18,115.00, Total Charge For Credit: £15,731.24, Total Amount Payable: £63,181.24, Representative APR: 13.90%, Interest Rate (Fixed): 13.08%, Excess Mileage Charge: 9.60ppm, Mileage Per Annum: 10,000, Option To Purchase Fee: £10.00

BMW 5 Series520d MHT M Sport 4dr Auto

£16,995

*Representative example: Contract Length: 48 months, 48 Monthly Payments: £369.10, Customer Deposit: £2,549.00, Lender Deposit Contribution: £0.00, Total Deposit: £2,549.25, Retail Cash Price: £16,995.00, Total Charge For Credit: £3,271.05, Total Amount Payable: £20,266.05, Representative APR: 10.90%, Interest Rate (Fixed): 10.35%

BMW 5 Series520d xDrive MHT M Sport 4dr Step Auto

£25,680

*Representative example: Contract Length: 48 months, 47 Monthly Payments: £430.44, Customer Deposit: £3,852.00, Lender Deposit Contribution: £0.00, Total Deposit: £3,852.00, Retail Cash Price: £25,680.00, Optional Final Payment: £8,541.00, Total Charge For Credit: £6,943.68, Total Amount Payable: £32,623.68, Representative APR: 11.70%, Interest Rate (Fixed): 11.12%, Excess Mileage Charge: 9.60ppm, Mileage Per Annum: 10,000, Option To Purchase Fee: £10.00

BMW 5 Series520d MHT M Sport 5dr Step Auto

£23,995

*Representative example: Contract Length: 48 months, 47 Monthly Payments: £374.00, Customer Deposit: £3,599.00, Lender Deposit Contribution: £0.00, Total Deposit: £3,599.25, Retail Cash Price: £23,995.00, Optional Final Payment: £9,789.88, Total Charge For Credit: £6,972.13, Total Amount Payable: £30,967.13, Representative APR: 11.90%, Interest Rate (Fixed): 11.90%, Excess Mileage Charge: 8.05ppm, Mileage Per Annum: 10,000, Option To Purchase Fee: £10.00

BMW 5 Series530e M Sport Pro 4dr Auto

£50,602

*Representative example: Contract Length: 48 months, 47 Monthly Payments: £778.18, Customer Deposit: £7,590.00, Lender Deposit Contribution: £0.00, Total Deposit: £7,590.30, Retail Cash Price: £50,602.00, Optional Final Payment: £20,966.00, Total Charge For Credit: £14,528.76, Total Amount Payable: £65,130.76, Representative APR: 11.70%, Interest Rate (Fixed): 11.12%, Excess Mileage Charge: 9.60ppm, Mileage Per Annum: 10,000, Option To Purchase Fee: £10.00

BMW 5 Series530e M Sport 4dr Auto

£28,444

*Representative example: Contract Length: 48 months, 47 Monthly Payments: £455.74, Customer Deposit: £4,266.00, Lender Deposit Contribution: £0.00, Total Deposit: £4,266.60, Retail Cash Price: £28,444.00, Optional Final Payment: £10,869.59, Total Charge For Credit: £8,111.97, Total Amount Payable: £36,555.97, Representative APR: 11.90%, Interest Rate (Fixed): 11.90%, Excess Mileage Charge: 8.74ppm, Mileage Per Annum: 10,000, Option To Purchase Fee: £10.00

BMW 5 Series530d xDrive M Sport 4dr Auto

£16,717

*Representative example: Contract Length: 48 months, 48 Monthly Payments: £368.05, Customer Deposit: £2,507.00, Lender Deposit Contribution: £0.00, Total Deposit: £2,507.55, Retail Cash Price: £16,717.00, Total Charge For Credit: £3,456.95, Total Amount Payable: £20,173.95, Representative APR: 11.70%, Interest Rate (Fixed): 11.12%

BMW 5 Series530e M Sport 5dr Auto

£47,450

*Representative example: Contract Length: 48 months, 47 Monthly Payments: £588.81, Customer Deposit: £7,117.00, Lender Deposit Contribution: £0.00, Total Deposit: £7,117.50, Retail Cash Price: £47,450.00, Optional Final Payment: £20,955.24, Total Charge For Credit: £8,296.81, Total Amount Payable: £55,746.81, Representative APR: 6.90%, Interest Rate (Fixed): 6.90%, Excess Mileage Charge: 14.63ppm, Mileage Per Annum: 10,000, Option To Purchase Fee: £10.00

About BMW 5 Series cars on Drive

What is the most popular colour for BMW 5 Series ?

black

What is the most popular gearbox for BMW 5 Series ?

Semi-automatic

What is the most popular fuel type for BMW 5 Series ?

Hybrid

What is the most popular engine for BMW 5 Series ?

2.0

What is the average mileage for BMW 5 Series ?

31579

Used BMW 5 Series for sale: everything you need to know

The BMW 5 Series is one of the best executive saloons you can buy. Over multiple generations it has become a leader in this market, offering a compelling option to a wide selection of drivers.

The BMW 5 Series has a long list of rivals, including the highly respected Mercedes-Benz E-Class. There is also the spacious Audi A6, the Jaguar XF, the hybrid only Lexus ES and the impressive Volvo S90. To stand out among such tough competition is a credit to how good the BMW 5 Series is.

BMW has also had to ensure it differentiates the BMW 5 Series from the smaller, but still very impressive, BMW 3 Series.

If you are thinking of buying a used BMW 5 Series, read on for all the information you need. Why not check out the BMW 5 Series for sale on heycar, too?

Should you buy a BMW 5 Series?

The BMW 5 Series is an excellent executive saloon. Whether on your driveway or in the office car park, a BMW 5 Series will be respected as a good decision. It is easy to see why it has become such a best-seller.

Two things that have made the BMW 5 Series such a consistent success are the quality of its interior and the level of technology on offer. This model that was sold between 2017 and 2023 does nothing to change this, with a cabin that feels worth the premium price. Features like standard leather seats and a digital instrument panel ensure it feels like an executive express.

The BMW 5 Series is spacious, too, with this generation boasting impressive room for rear-seat passengers. It manages to feel light and airy inside, while the boot is able to accommodate enough luggage for a family trip away. Those needing more space can always look at the BMW 5 Series Touring estate.

Many rivals can offer a similar level of luxury and technology, with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class highly respected. However, where the BMW 5 Series stands out is how it feels on the open road. It’s genuinely engaging, with sharp steering and the ability to reward keen drivers.

Aiding this is a strong selection of engines, including a pair of impressive plug-in hybrid options. These can achieve low running costs, but still deliver the same performance as the rest of the BMW 5 Series range.

The BMW 5 Series has become the benchmark for the executive saloon market, notching up huge sales figures around the world. Such universal appeal reaffirms just how good it is.

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What the best used BMW 5 Series model to buy?

With the BMW 5 Series we’d recommend the 520d in a heartbeat as it offers excellent fuel economy fuel economy and emissions for a car of this size while also delivering massively on refinement, comfort and performance. We’d also say the all-wheel drive xDrive model makes sense for anyone concerned about winter driving.

The 530e in rear-drive M Sport trim offers an electric-only range of up to 37 miles, along with official combined fuel consumption of up to 201.8mpg.

As for the decision between BMW 5 Series SE and BMW 5 Series M Sport trims, the racier M Sport wins on looks, but we’d take the no-cost option of the SE suspension for a more soothing ride.

Used BMW 5 Series fuel economy and performance

The BMW 5 Series has a wide range of engines. These comprise two petrols, two diesels and two plug-in hybrid options. All make use of an excellent eight-speed automatic gearbox, with xDrive all-wheel drive available on many versions.

BMW 5 Series 520i: The entry-level engine in the BMW 5 Series range is a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol. With 184hp, it offers more than enough performance, with 0-62mph taking just under eight seconds. It is also capable of up to 45.6mpg if driven carefully. The 530i used the same engine in 252Ps form, delivering 48.7mph and 132g/km.
BMW 5 Series 530i: A 3.0-litre six-cylinder has been a mainstay of this range and this one is a cracker. It has 252bhp, sounds great and delivers 0-62mph in 6.2 seconds, along with 132g/km emissions and 48.7mpg. A more powerful 540i version upped power to 340bhp for 0-62mph in 4.8 seconds with a trade-off of 39.2mpg and 164g/km.
BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive: The other purely petrol engine in the BMW 5 Series line-up is the range-topping M550i. It uses an impressive twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 to deliver 530hp. With xDrive all-wheel drive as standard, it can accelerate from 0-62mph in less than four seconds. Only the M5 is quicker.
BMW 5 Series 520d: Diesel engines were previously the core of the BMW 5 Series range, but now take a back seat. The 520d is available as the starting point, with 190hp and the potential for up to 58.9mpg. BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive can be specified as an option.
BMW 5 Series 530d: For those who want more diesel power, the 530d uses a turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine. With xDrive fitted as standard, along with an output of 286hp, it can sprint to 62mph in just over five seconds. Average fuel economy is up to 51.4mpg.
BMW 5 Series 530e: The cheapest BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid combines a 2.0-litre petrol engine with an electric motor. The resulting 292hp is substantial, plus the 530e can cover more than 30 miles on electric power alone. Buyers can specify xDrive all-wheel drive as an option.
BMW 5 Series 545e: Launched in 2021, the 545e was the top plug-in hybrid BMW 5 Series model. It mates a 3.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine to an electric motor, for a mighty 394hp. Along with being able to drive for more than 29 miles on battery power only, it can accelerate to 62mph in less than five seconds. BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive is standard.

If you are thinking of buying or leasing a used BMW 5 Series, you will have plenty of choice. As a popular executive saloon, there are plenty of cars to choose from. Diesel-powered models tend to be the most popular, although plug-in hybrids are becoming more common on used forecourts. M Sport trim accounts for the majority of the second-hand BMW 5 Series models on sale.

What used BMW 5 Series trim levels are available?

The BMW 5 Series comes in three different trim levels, plus a standalone performance model. A range of engines can be combined with the three core trim choices, with BMW offering an extensive options list as well.

BMW 5 Series SE: Choosing an entry-level BMW used to mean skimping on equipment. However, that is not true of this BMW 5 Series SE. With LED headlights, climate control air-con and leather seats, it has all the features you would expect of an executive saloon.
BMW 5 Series M Sport: BMW’s M Sport trim is hugely popular, combining more aggressive exterior styling with a wide choice of engines. All come with sports seats and black interior headlining, while certain versions gained performance suspension and brakes.
BMW 5 Series M Sport Edition: Bringing more equipment is the M Sport Edition. Along with a rear spoiler, it gains adaptive LED headlights and M Sport brakes with red callipers.
BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive: As the range-topping model in the regular BMW 5 Series range (i.e. excluding the M5), the M550i is fitted with exclusive luxuries as standard. These include four-zone climate control, a Harman Kardon sound system, adaptive M sports suspension and an M Sport differential.

Used BMW 5 Series dimensions and boot size

The BMW 5 Series Saloon’s exterior dimensions are:

Length: 4,963mm
Width: 1,868mm
Height: 1,479mm
Ground clearance: 144mm

The BMW 5 Series Saloon’s boot space is:

530 litres (410 litres for 530e and 545e)

Used BMW 5 Series road tax

Launched in 2017, all BMW 5 Series will pay road tax at the standard rate of £180 per year. Cars up to five-years old will also pay the £370 surcharge added to cars that cost more than £40,000 when new, though there might be a handful of 520d SE models out there that sneak under this threshold if they did without a single optional extra when new.

How much is it to insure a BMW 5 Series?

With a broad range of engine and trim options, insurance groups for the BMW 5 Series vary significantly. The entry-level 520i SE and 520d SE should be the cheapest to insure, with both falling into group 30 (out of 50). Moving up to M Sport trim adds an extra group rating, while M Sport Edition models are higher again. The range-topping M550i xDrive is in insurance group 46.

Read our full BMW 5 Series review

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Used BMW 5 Series for sale: everything you need to know

Should you buy a BMW 5 Series?

What the best used BMW 5 Series model to buy?

Used BMW 5 Series fuel economy and performance

What used BMW 5 Series trim levels are available?

Used BMW 5 Series dimensions and boot size

Used BMW 5 Series road tax

How much is it to insure a BMW 5 Series?

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