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Used Car Expert will help you make the right decision as to whether or not the BMW 5-Series is the right car for you and your budget.

Our BMW 5-Series reviews are written by a variety of journalists, at different times, testing different engines and specs, to give you a full, unbiased, broad view.

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BMW 5-Series Used Car Reviews

Read reviews of the BMW 5-Series to find out more about the car before you buy it! Alternatives to the BMW 5-Series are highlighted and you are able to make an informed decision about buying a used BMW 5-Series.

 

BMW signals greater efficiency (2011 Jul)
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BMW has the important UK business market in mind with the arrival of a new 520d EfficientDynamics saloon model in September.The car is approximately 10 per cent more fuel-efficient, says the German manufacturer, than the best of its rivals, without r... BMW signals greater efficiency
Depreciation Index: Best and worst large family cars (2009 Apr)
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(Based on the large family car section of Used Car Expert Magazine Edition 4 2009) In the large family sector, depreciation on nearly new cars sees main stream and premium brands all delivering firm residual prices. Good news for owners but not real... Depreciation Index: Best and worst large family cars
Cars for Mums (2007 Dec)
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My daughter is expecting her third child in a couple of weeks. She has twins of 18 months and requires a vehicle that can take three child seats across the rear seat so that she can deal with them easily while in the front seats. All vehicles we have... Cars for Mums
Infiniti knows no bounds (2011 Feb)
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LUXURY car maker Infiniti now has an even broader range of cars in its stable to worry the prestige German marques.The M model range aims to take sales from cars like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the BMW 5-series in Europe and is certainly a credibl... Infiniti knows no bounds
Another BMW M machine (2011 Feb)
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BMW’s M series cars are legendary, and now there is a new one on the horizon.The latest car to feature the letter M comes with stunning performance from a race-bred powertrain, a controllable, agile and exploitable chassis and an attractive, sporty d... Another BMW M machine
Rover 75 takes top used car crown (2003 Oct)
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A SECOND-hand Rover 75 is the best second-hand car that money can buy, according to an independent magazine specialising in the subject.The Rover 75 has been voted the Used Car of the Year 2004, by Used Car Buyer magazine's panel of 15 motoring journ... Rover 75 takes top used car crown
Inflation’s impact on new and used car buying (2008 May)
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The Bank of England wrote to the Chancellor of the Exchequer this week to again explain why inflation is above target. As editor of UsedCarExpert.co.uk I am biased, but I think this issue will lead to an increase in used car buying. When inflation i... Inflation’s impact on new and used car buying

BMW 5-Series News, FAQs and Buyer's Guides

We have an archive of news and Q&A articles from our buyer's forum. Search for an article that will help guide you in the purchase of your used BMW 5-Series.

 

BMW signals greater efficiency (2011 Jul)
News
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BMW has the important UK business market in mind with the arrival of a new 520d EfficientDynamics saloon model in September.The car is approximately 10 per cent more fuel-efficient, says the German manufacturer, than the best of its rivals, without r... BMW signals greater efficiency
Depreciation Index: Best and worst large family cars (2009 Apr)
News
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(Based on the large family car section of Used Car Expert Magazine Edition 4 2009) In the large family sector, depreciation on nearly new cars sees main stream and premium brands all delivering firm residual prices. Good news for owners but not real... Depreciation Index: Best and worst large family cars
Cars for Mums (2007 Dec)
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My daughter is expecting her third child in a couple of weeks. She has twins of 18 months and requires a vehicle that can take three child seats across the rear seat so that she can deal with them easily while in the front seats. All vehicles we have... Cars for Mums
Infiniti knows no bounds (2011 Feb)
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LUXURY car maker Infiniti now has an even broader range of cars in its stable to worry the prestige German marques.The M model range aims to take sales from cars like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the BMW 5-series in Europe and is certainly a credibl... Infiniti knows no bounds
Another BMW M machine (2011 Feb)
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BMW’s M series cars are legendary, and now there is a new one on the horizon.The latest car to feature the letter M comes with stunning performance from a race-bred powertrain, a controllable, agile and exploitable chassis and an attractive, sporty d... Another BMW M machine

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Used BMW 5-Series Prices

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Used BMW 5-Series Fault Guide

Before you buy a used BMW 5-Series you should be aware of the common faults or wear items specific to the BMW 5-Series that you should check for. Our research amongst the experts that work on the BMW 5-Series everyday has identified the essential engine checks, interior items that you need to ensure work, wear items to spot on the BMW 5-Series suspension, areas on the bodywork to inspect, and information about official recalls of the BMW 5-Series.

Fault Guide for BMW 5-Series Faults and Checks

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