The BMW 5 SERIES (1996-03) 520I 4DR SALOON 2.2 SPORT AVUS BLUE is a roomy, four-door executive saloon, sitting above everyday family cars in BMW’s UK range. It suits buyers wanting a comfortable, smart-looking used car for commuting, longer journeys or family duties, rather than a small city runabout. mycarcheck.com records 38 look-ups covering 20 VINs, so this is a snapshot, not a full-market survey. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £1,200 and average recorded mileage of 113,000 miles. Average annual mileage is just 2,000, while cars had nearly six previous keepers on average—details worth checking against any individual car’s history. Sport trim and Avus Blue give this BMW 5 Series an individual look, while its relaxed ride and composed feel suit longer trips. It competes with period Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class saloons, offering an upmarket alternative; condition and service history matter greatly on a car of this age.