2019 BMW 5 Series

Ooh, this one is going to go quick, I’m telling you now. I’ve always had a soft spot for the 520d, because it just gets everything right. It’s that perfect middle ground where BMW sportiness meets proper executive comfort, with an engine that actually makes sense in the real world. It’s reliable, it’s got enough punch when you need it, and the fuel economy just seals the deal. For what you’re paying, the value here is honestly hard to beat, it’s the full diesel sedan package done properly.

And finding them like this is getting tough. People hang onto these cars because they just work, day in and day out. So when I came across this one, clean, FULL BMW service history, and clearly well looked after, there wasn’t even a second thought. It had to come in, go through the Dealers Choice process, and be brought up to the standard we expect.

The M Sport package just finishes it off perfectly. It gives the car that edge visually and dynamically, without taking away from what makes the 520d so good in the first place. I’ve been driving it back and forth during testing and recon, and it’s exactly what you want it to be. No nonsense, no gimmicks, just a solid, well-built car that looks good, drives even better, and does everything you ask of it without effort.

And then you look at the number. Just under 500k for something like this, in this condition, with this history? It’s not even a conversation, it’s the deal. You won’t find a better one out there, I already checked.

What Makes This Car Special
• Full BMW Service History
• Excellent condition
• Low Mileage
• M Sport Package
• Sliding Glass Sunroof
• BMW Professional Navigation
• M Sports Suspension
• M Leather Steering Wheel
• M Aerodynamic kit
• BMW Individual Shadow Line
• Digital Driver Display
• iDrive Touch InfoTainment
• Gearshift Paddles
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring
• Park Distance Control front & rear
• Automatic dual-zone aircon
• LED Daytime Running Lights
• LED Fog Lights
• Intelligent Emergency Calling
• ConnectedDrive Services
• Bluestone Metallic Paint Colour
• Dakota Black leather Upholstery
• 20” V-Spoke alloy wheels
• Sport seats Driver & Passenger
• Aluminium interior trim

Vehicle & Engine Specs
• Engine: 2.0L i4 Diesel
• Power: 140 KW
• Torque: 400 Nm
• Transmission: 8-Speed ZF Steptronic Automatic
• 0–100 km/h: 7.5 seconds
• Top Speed: 235 km/h (limited)
• Rear wheel drive
• Fuel Tank: 66 litres
• 5.2L / 100km average fuel economy (claimed)

What Was Wrong When We Bought Her

Interior:
• The front seats have been refurbished for slight wear
• Steering wheel refurbished

Exterior:
• Right side of the car, Left rear fender, bonnet, front bumper and grill resprayed for scratches

Mechanical:
• Nothing needed to be done

Service History
• Full BMW Service History

Feel free to look around at other 520d’s in the country, I can promise you I did, and nothing comes close to this combination of condition, history, and price. People love these cars for a reason, and if you’ve been looking for one, this is the one to get.

Keep well, see you soon.