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BMW 5 Series Saloon 530d xDrive MHT SE 4dr Auto

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2993
Trim	SE
Price	£55,580
Engine Power - BHP	286
Acceleration	5.4
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	51.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	143
Length	4963 mm
Width	1868 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	530 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1820 kg

Driver Convenience

32GB hard disc drive (HDD) memory
Active Guard
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW Live Cockpit Professional sat nav system with 12.3" instrument display and high resolution control display
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator
Driving experience switch
eCall emergency call system
Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic
iDrive controller with shortcut buttons
Intelligent emergency call
Multifunctional instrument panel
Oil sensor for level and grade
On board computer inc. average speed, fuel consumption, liquid crystal Info display, journey computer, outside temperature display, personal profile
On-board diagnosis - OBD
Powered by Operating System 7.0
Service interval indicator
Stop/start button

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

48V Mild hybrid technology
Diesel particulate filter
Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport mode
Engine cover with twin turbo designation
Steptronic transmission with gearshift paddles on steering wheel

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Favourite buttons

Exterior Features

Acoustic glazing
All round anti-corrosion system
Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
Automatically dimming rear view mirror
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Chrome exterior trim in kidney grille, air breather, window surround and window recess cover
Door handle illumination
Dynamic brake lights with LED technology
Electric front and rear windows with fingertip open/close + anti-trap facility and comfort closing function
Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors includes integrated direction indicators and automatic parking function
Folding exterior side mirror with auto- dimming
Follow me home headlight function
Heated windscreen washer jets
High gloss black active air stream kidney grille
LED daytime running lights
LED third brake light
Preparation for high beam assistant
Rear boot
Rear side wing doors
Trapezoidal visible exhaust tailpipes
xDrive designation on tailgate

Interior Features

12V power socket in front and rear
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Armrest - front and rear integrated door trim, centre console includes storage compartment, rear centre includes 2 cupholders
Child seat ISOFIX attachment with rear outer seats includes top tether
Cup holders (2 front and 2 rear)
Door sill finishers with BMW designation
Driver and front passenger lumbar support
Front and rear footwell lights
Front reading lights
Height and length adjustable steering column and activation via lateral lever on the steering column
Lockable glove compartment with light
Multifunction controls for leather steering wheel
Rear headrests
Single front passenger seat
Three spoke sport leather steering wheel
Velour floor mats

Packs

Ambient lighting pack - 5 Series
Connected package professional - 5 Series

Passive Safety

Airbags - driver/front passenger, rear and side, first and second row seats head airbags, front passenger seat airbag deactivation
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Brake assist function
Brake energy regeneration
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor activating central locking release, hazard warning lights, fuel cut off and interior lighting
Deformation zones - front and rear with door reinforcements and bumpers up to 2.5 mph
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake with automatic drive away release and auto hold function
Electronic brake force distribution
Engine drag torque control
Front and rear brake discs with interior ventilation
Front head restraints with anti-whiplash
Hill start assist
Mechanical child proof lock on rear doors
Passive protection for pedestrians
Rear door child safety locks
Side impact protection
Three point seat belts for all four seats
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure indicator
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and electronic engine immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.113
HC+NOx	0.075
NOx	0.052
Particles	0.0004
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	148
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	212
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	142

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2993
Compression Ratio	16.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	84
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	54.3
WLTP - MPG - High	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Low	34.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	52.3

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	7
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	45E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.4
Engine Power - BHP	286
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	650
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	245/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	MULTI SPOKE STYLE 619
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1479 mm
Length	4963 mm
Wheelbase	2975 mm
Width	1868 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2126 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66
Gross Vehicle Weight	2505 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	530 l
Max. Loading Weight	685 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1820 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.4 m

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