1991 BMW 5 Series 520iSE review from UK and Ireland
"Good build quality and excellent performance car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No faults at present.
General comments?
This car is my first BMW and is a pleasure to drive.
Performance wise, at lower speeds when pulling off from a junction it can be slightly sluggish due to the heavy weight of the car, but on the motorway it maintains itself exceptionally well and you can easily reach 100mph without realising it.
The handling is good, but care must be taken in the wet.
The interior wears well and there is only a small tear in one of the back seats which is easily repairable.
The exterior wears well with no noticeable rust spots, but stone chips on the front bumper can be a problem.
Service costs are quite high at the main dealer, but if you are not bothered about going to a BMW dealer for your service then you can get it done elsewhere at a fraction of the main dealer cost.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 24v M50 engine Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 102000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 605 |
| Date of Entry | 10th August, 2002 |