1989 BMW 5 Series 525SE review from UK and Ireland
"Prestige, but at a heavy price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil leak from cylinder head gasket.
Battery failed.
Very squeaky brakes.
General comments?
A very expensive car at the time (£31,000) so was disappointed that anything went wrong.
Very expensive dealer servicing (£150 for an oil change!). "Service Indicator" prevented me from servicing the car myself (£15 oil change!).
Not the car's fault of course, but at one year old, someone with a grudge against my employer jumped up and down all over it causing £10,000 damage. Repaired by dealer, but was never the same again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1995 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 32000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 6th December, 2003 |