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14BMW 5-Series (old)86.95%

BMW 5-Series (old)

A Driver Power stalwart, this is the first time the 5-Series has ever dropped out of the top 10. You love the performance and handling, but it’s the smooth ride and rock- solid build quality that come in for most praise. With such large engines and high servicing bills, running costs are the biggest failings. Apart
from that, living with it is a breeze.

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RATINGS (1 is best)

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1st

  • Reliability
  • Build Quality
  • Running Costs
  • Performance
  • Braking
  • Ride Quality
  • Handling
  • Practicality
  • Comfort
  • Ease of Driving
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  • 41
  • 3
  • 89
  • 11
  • 24
  • 7
  • 19
  • 62
  • 14
  • 13

PREVIOUS RESULTS

  • Manufactured
  • 2006 Result
  • 2005 Result
  • 2004 Result
  • 2003 Result
  • 2002 Result
  • 1996-2003
  • 8th
  • No report
  • 10th
  • 3rd
  • 2nd

MANUFACTURER VERDICT

With solid build quality and an engaging driving experience, there’s plenty of satisfaction to be had in a BMW. You would like to see more in the way of practicality, though.

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