The BMW 5 SERIES SALOON (2013-17) 525D 4DR SALOON 2.0 DPF SS 218 EU6 LUXURY AUTO8 is a premium, four-door executive saloon, aimed at buyers wanting more space and comfort than a family hatchback without moving to an SUV. In the UK it sits among established company-car favourites, competing with the Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. This 525d is particularly well suited to regular commuters, business users and families who value a refined motorway drive, a roomy cabin and a generous boot. Its automatic gearbox and strong diesel performance make longer journeys relaxed, while the Luxury trim gives it an upmarket feel. It is less suited to mainly short urban trips, where a petrol or smaller car may be a better fit. mycarcheck.com records 154 look-ups across 61 VINs; sampled cars averaged 115,000 miles, 9,000 annual miles and 2.6 previous keepers, with a £7,900 private-sale valuation, a helpful market guide.