The BMW 5 SERIES (1996-03) 525I 4DR SALOON 2.5 AUTO is a large petrol executive saloon, with four doors, a roomy cabin and a separate boot. In the UK market it offers a more premium, spacious alternative to mainstream family cars, rather than a compact city car or SUV. It suits commuting, family duties and longer trips, particularly for buyers who appreciate an automatic and a comfortable, refined drive. The 525i is known for smooth six-cylinder power and composed road manners, giving it a more engaging character than many everyday saloons. As an older premium car, careful checks of condition and service history are important. mycarcheck.com records six look-ups covering one VIN, so treat these figures as a limited snapshot. They indicate a £1,200 average private-sale value, 117,000 recorded miles, 6,000 annual miles and about seven previous keepers. It competes with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6 in its executive class.