1989 BMW 5 Series 525i review from UK and Ireland
"Absolutly superb"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had the head gasket go at 170k miles, it caused the head and exhaust manifold to warp and therefore they needed to be skimmed, and more recently it developed a huge oil leak, this turned out to be the sump gasket, the car now runs just as smoothly as it did when I bought it and is a credit to BMW engineering, that's why I will be changing it later this year for the newer series 5 model.
The car has always started on the button, and gives very good miles per gallon, the interior has also stood up very well with just the drivers seat showing signs of wear.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 94000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 191450 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Scorpio |
| Date of Entry | 22nd February, 2004 |