BMW Buyer's Guide

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5 Series

BMW's executive sedan – comfort and performance combined

E39
E39
E39
E39
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E39

E39
1995–2003
Facelift: 2000
SedanTouring
M54B25 2.5L Petrol – 525i
M54B30 3.0L Petrol – 530i
M62B44 4.4L V8 Petrol – 540i
+1 more...
4 Critical 6 High 2 Medium 1 Low
66%
E60 / E61
E60 / E61
E60 / E61
1 / 3

E60 / E61

E60
2003–2010
Facelift: 2007
SedanTouring
N52B30 3.0L Petrol – 525i, 530i
N54B30 3.0L Twin-Turbo Petrol – 535i
M57D30 3.0L Diesel – 525d, 530d, 535d
2 Critical 6 High 5 Medium
58%
F10 / F11
F10 / F11
F10 / F11
1 / 3

F10 / F11

F10
2010–2017
Facelift: 2013
SedanTouring
N20B20 2.0L Turbo Petrol – 520i, 528i
N55B30 3.0L Turbo Petrol – 535i
N57D30 3.0L Diesel – 525d, 530d, 535d
2 Critical 6 High 6 Medium
67%
G30 / G31

G30 / G31

G30
2017–2023
Facelift: 2020
SedanTouring
B48B20 2.0L Turbo Petrol – 530i
B58B30 3.0L Turbo Petrol – 540i
B47D20 2.0L Diesel – 520d
+1 more...
3 High 7 Medium 1 Low
73%

BMW Used Car Buying Guide — Data compiled from owner reports, technical service bulletins, and mechanic expertise.

Cost estimates are approximate and vary by region. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified BMW specialist.