The BMW 5 SERIES TOURING (2017-20) 525D 5DR TOURING 2.0 DPFR SS 231 EU6 M SPORT AUTO8 is a premium estate: a practical alternative to a saloon, rather than an SUV. It pairs executive-car comfort with a long roof and useful boot, placing it among Britain’s upmarket family and business cars. Among mycarcheck.com checks, 18 look-ups covered nine distinct VINs, so the figures offer a useful snapshot, not a full reliability verdict. Recorded cars averaged 60,000 miles and 9,000 miles a year, with about two previous keepers; the average private-sale valuation was £18,800. These figures can help frame a used-car viewing. The 525d M Sport suits families, motorway commuters and company-car users wanting space and refinement. Strong diesel performance, an automatic gearbox and sporty styling make journeys relaxed, while the estate body carries luggage, prams or weekend gear. Against Audi A6 Avant and Mercedes-Benz E-Class estates, it is an engaging alternative.