08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Very good car, makes me proud driving it, makes all the hard work worthwhile, although some features are missing, which are standard on a Volvo S80 and even a Merc E-class, the orange of the dashboard is somewhat old fashioned and shopuld have been change years ago. The small niggling problem I have with a steaming up headlight seem to fall on deaf ears with BMW UK and the dealer purchased from, as I thought that a headlight is a sealed unit apart from the cover where you change the buld,which has a seal on it to. According to BMW UK and dealer it is not a sealed unit and the dealer maintains it has vents in them, despite I pointing out that this occurance to a headlight is a MOT failure.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Totally useless in snow, harsh ride, fuel economy figures misleading, I don't get anywhere close and yet my old A4 was spot on. Build quality is good and image is fine but I still have a rattle from the steering wheel switches. Within the first 3 months there was an electrical fault which the dealership were going to take the car away from my leaving me without a courtesy car, I complained to the european md and miraculously I got a car the next morning. My next car will be another A4.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
02-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
The best car all round that I've owned. It's a 530D Sport (E39) and a real joy to drive. Apart from a niggling battery drain problem that hasn't been resolved yet, it has been extremely reliable. I've replaced the turbo and alternator in the last 3 months. The car has now done 239,000 miles and still feels as new to drive. I've just bought a 535D SE Touring (E61) but will hang on to the 530D as the primary workhorse. To sum up, I still smile when I drive it - a great all-rounder!
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 5/5
W-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
A brilliant car. I bought it when i was a high earner and was nervous about running it when I took early retirement and on reduced income, but it has proved to be very reliable. I have located a good mechanic who is ex-BMW and looks after the car very well. I love it as much now as when I bought it, and have a perverse pleasure at driving round in a 9 year old car which people still compliment! It has been used twice for weddings for friends.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Great car on the road - we have M sport version - performance fantastic if the suspension is a bit hard. Copes will for family of 4. Reliability ok - a few niggles with an annoying rattle and screenwasher pump. Utterly hopeless on snow - the special snow wheels cost neary £2000 extra - apparently they help but so far have not been prepared to fork out for these.
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 4/5
R-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
A good old thing who always gets me around. I've got in it and driven it for years now without ever checking anything or having had any problems. Except for the last MOT which cost me several hundred quid but then it had passed with flying colours the year before. I suppose tyres, etc do wear out eventually!
I look upon her as a well loved member of the family
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Excellent car let down by niggling faults, mainly electrical. Build quality not a s good as previous BMW's I have owned. Performance is outstanding from this road tax effieicent 525i model. Estate is not a room or comfortable as the more expensive Mercedes E Class, but this is more than made up for by the excellent performance and road holding in my view.
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 3/5
02-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
A very good car (even at 7 years old). Costs are starting to bite a little now (what do I expect for a 2.2 litre 6 cylinder petrol engine?) but a joy to drive every time I get in the drivers seat. Other than slightly pricey servicing and a thirst for oil, reliability has been excellent.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 5/5
Y-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
A reliable safe car which is comforable.Perhaps too long and more dificult to park easily.We have used BMW with great satisfaction and have reduced the servicing costs which are too high with main dealers.Their bonus systems mean there is toomuch pressure on the servicing times.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
The only problem has been a headlight bilb which was fixed free of charge including the bulb while I waited. A brilliant car with very good dealer service. Only issue is the over complicated i drive and below par Sat Nav - fit a Tom Tom and that would be agreat improvement.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Excellent car handling makes it a real pleasure to drive . You tend to try and find the longest route to your destinationComfort is another plus, ecomonmy is not the best but the build quality gives it a certain presence on the all in all avery good motor car
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
54-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
BRilliant so far except for the build quality. The Mpg was to be expected from a 3.0 petrol. Servicing is reasonable, however what makes BMW at the moment is the customer service from dealers. Having dealt with Ford, Vauxhall and Mercedes, BMW comes out top.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 3/5
T-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Good: Best and most reliable car I've ever owned. Now over ten years old. Why would I want to scrap something this good?
Faulty headlamp covers let water in. Dealer always suggests replacing entire unit instead of rubber seal 'cos they earn more money.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
V-reg , Owner for More than 5 years
The car is well designed and built, but the reliability has been disappointing. I tend to buy nearly new cars and keep them for a long time, and I was hoping that a BMW would be ultra reliable, but in fact there have been a lot of problems.
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 4/5
54-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Overall very good.
125K so far, happy to keep until 200K if no major faults develope
Downside is cost of run on flat tyres that are not a popular size.
Still makes me smile every time I get behind the wheel.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
V-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Generally reliable. Boot access is restricted in terms of access height at boot entrance. Front headlight units have fogged up with a lot of condensation and appears to point towards faulty seals.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
52-reg Hybrid/Alt, Owner for 1 to 3 years
"The ultimate driving machine" says it all no other car has ever made any journey be it short or long so special i`ve never had a car before that made me want to drive it just for the sake of it !
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Excellent. Very good company car and also as a family car I can't really fault it, although getting toddlers out of the back is back straining, hence a different approach to getting the next car.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
55-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Great car one computer problem over 140,000 miles which was resolved.
Run flat tyres ruin the ride a little but I stop complaining when I had a puncture at speed in the fast lane on a motorway.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 5/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
great car awful dealers. 2 years to fix rattling parcel shelf that is common problem on this model. will not buy another bmw due to dealer network in place to rip off drivers only.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 2/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
very good let down by persistant problems with i-drive/sat nav.brilliant driving erxperience and excellent service from local main dealer although they know how to charge.
Reliability: 1/5
Build Quality: 3/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
4 major faults, 3 under warrenty, Idrive broke twice, self leveling suspension failed, interior llights failed ( day after warrenty ran out!), minor fault, radio failed,
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 4/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Niggling problem with DPF re-generation happening every 600'sh miles - lots of discussion with BMW UK about whether this is 'normal' or not - the case continues....
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 4/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
I love my car as a field car, but it's just not reliable enough, and may need to be replaced with one more fuel efficient and reliable. But my god its fun :)
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 4/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
very good, when there is a problem it gets fixed and I am accommodated with an alternative - excellent service paid for by dealing with a franchised dealer
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
S-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
the car has proved reliable and versatile for a range of applications and it has always suprised with its ease of use and comfort for all the family.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 5/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Great engine, great handling, mediocre build quality and far too many little niggles for a luxury car. BMW - you must try harder!
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 2/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
Excellent in all respects, done over 100,000 miles with no problems at all and it is still performing as new.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
a very well put together quality car ,pitty that the english can not make production cars like this any more.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
The build quality of my BMW is surprisingly disappointing. I shall never buy another BMW.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 1/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Excellent cxar spoilt by poor mechanical reliability. Multiple breakdowns in first year
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 5/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
BMW Alpina B5 is the ultimate 5 series, and therefore the ultimate executive saloon
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 5/5
51-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
i love my car but have had batt discharge problems and steaming up inside windows
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 4/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Typically reliable BMW. Shame about the high service costs from main dealer
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
Other-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Older BMW's had style and build quality, Thats why i have 2 other bmw's
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Brilliant diesel estate the best car/engine combination I have driven
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Great 5er touring just a few small niggles inc a turbo failure at 10k
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 5/5
52-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Only problem has been flat battery due to boot light staying on.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
R-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
great reliablecar, struggling to find something to replace it.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
did not expect the things that went wrong to go wrong on a bmw
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 5/5
02-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
Great to drive. Too many mechanical problems for a BMW.
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 3/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
exactly what i expected - good quality, reliable so far
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
02-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
a lot of car for the money,amazing drivers experience.
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 5/5
51-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Probably the best used executive saloon in the world.
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 5/5
55-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Good reliable car few problems but overall good buy.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 5/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
The reliable and comfortable as ever BMW M Sport.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Excellent, except for a few agrivating niggles.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 5/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Great car except poor electrical rreliability
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 5/5
06-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
bmw 535d best diesel engine money can buy
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
trusted friend,reliable and always there.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
55-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Great driving poor electrics reliability
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 5/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Build quality not what BMW used to be.
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 2/5
51-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Very good car . Had 4 BMW s before.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 5/5
52-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
B''H really njoyable and reallible
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
fantastic. best car I've ever had
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
excellent reliable allrounder
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
V-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
54-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
S-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
55-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
