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raf, East Midlands
DIESEL SALOON (1993 - 1996)
525 tds SE 4dr Auto
PROS: As bmw says:car made for drivers satisfaction!...
CONS: not to good on fuel economy... more

David Green, North West
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
523i SE 4dr Auto
PROS: Best car I have ever Driven,its pleasure to drive and never want my journey to...
CONS: auto box can be heavy on petrol if you drive with lead boots on.... more

craigstevens27, West Midlands
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
535i 4dr
PROS: offers one of the best driving experiences you can get for the money...
CONS: there are very few,radiators tend to be fragile... more

cr525i, North West
TOURING (1997 - 2004)
523i SE 5dr Auto
PROS: Has 18" wheels,leather,cruise con,computer,sport kit,auto,air susp.on rear,tow bar & really looks the business....
CONS: Drinks petrol.... more

azeem, North East
DIESEL SALOON (2003 - 2007)
535d Sport 4dr Auto
PROS: good fuel economy for such a big powerful car, great to drive, quiet and comfortable...
CONS: i drive system little unreliable, keeps breaking down without reason... more

ralonsoc, South East
DIESEL SALOON (2007 - )
520d M Sport 4dr Step Auto
PROS: absolute luxury, superb drive, very quiet...
CONS: expensive, depreciaion... more

chrisman101, East Midlands
DIESEL SALOON (1996 - 2003)
530d Sport 4dr Auto
PROS: crahed my first on in to a tree at high speed and im still here...
CONS: a bit low to the floor, but you can live with the no problem... more

bnuta, South West
DIESEL SALOON (1996 - 2003)
530d SE 4dr Auto
PROS: Safe, rapid acceleration, extremely comfortable with all the gadgets you can desire. Economical if driven...
CONS: Not so economical if thrown around bends. Be prepared for new tyres all round twice... more

blogs, North West
SALOON (1988 - 1996)
520i 4dr Auto
PROS: for age of car,starting on a cold morning great,as a plumber the large boot is...
CONS: not much realy .. i suggest you buy used spares.. oh! posibly the exhaust.replaced two on... more

skiathos00, North West
DIESEL SALOON (1996 - 2003)
530d SE 4dr Auto
PROS: Completely reliable.Fantastic mpg..average 32 over.Over 40 at 80mph on a long run.Frequently drive 400 miles...
CONS: Turbo had to be replaced just after I bought it...£1300. Other wise just keeps going.... more

nw3371, South East
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
530i SE 4dr
PROS: Full luxury car. Very responsive and smooth manual gearbox. Reliable, good all round vision, comfortable....
CONS: None.... more

ian530, Scotland
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
540i 4dr Auto
PROS: greeeaaat car the best car ever cannot be beaten...
CONS: none if you can't afford the petrol don't buy the v8!!... more

HJTurner, South East
SALOON (2003 - 2007)
530i SE 4dr Auto
PROS: Great drive - very precise...
CONS: Little things always going wrong - wipers, centre console, parking sensors, too regular servicing... more

mayhewc, South East
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
523i SE 4dr
PROS: Very comfortable car,smooth engine and well equipped.Parts resonable cost....
CONS: no folding rear seats,could do with rear parking sensor.... more

viv, East Midlands
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
535i 4dr Auto
PROS: No need to concentrated on driving the car is so easy to drive. Cannot stress enough...
CONS: A little heavy on petrol on long distances but if your putting around town weekly... more