The BMW 5 SERIES (2007-10) 525I 5DR TOURING 3.0 218 SE AUTO is a large, premium estate, or “Touring” in BMW language, combining executive-car comfort with useful load space. In the UK used market it sits above mainstream family estates, appealing to buyers wanting a refined, spacious alternative without moving to an SUV. Mycarcheck.com records show 85 look-ups covering 27 distinct VINs, a useful but modest snapshot rather than a full picture of every car. The average private-sale valuation was £2,600, with average recorded mileage of 136,000 miles and about 5,000 miles driven yearly. Cars had an average of 4.3 previous keepers, so check each example’s history, condition and maintenance carefully. Its smooth six-cylinder petrol engine and automatic gearbox suit motorway travel, while the estate body serves families, commuters and lifestyles. It offers an engaging drive compared with Audi A6 Avant and Mercedes E-Class Estate rivals, though running costs need budgeting.