2004 BMW 5 Series 525d M Sport Touring review from UK and Ireland
"Poor economy!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear tale gate control module needed to be replaced as this was causing problems with the central computer and causing the airbag warning to be displayed.
General comments?
The car is generally very good apart from the lack of economy.
Previously owned a 330d Sport and managed to get 42mpg regularly. When I decided to look at changing my car for a larger booted one, due to the arrival of a baby, I thought I would stay with the manufacturer I have trusted for my past 3 vehicles.
Originally the car was fantastic I was getting 47mpg until it went in for the warranty work to be carried out for replacing the boot opening module. BMW updated all the software in the car, which must have also updated the ECU mapping because now I struggle to return 37mpg. BMW claim that there is nothing wrong with the car.
It has seriously tainted my view of the blue and white propeller.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 16th November, 2006 |