BMW 5 SERIES (2003-07)

Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The BMW 5 SERIES (2003-07) is a popular executive saloon that offers a balance of comfort, performance, and style. Known for its sleek design and premium feel, it is a well-regarded choice in the UK's used car market. Based on data from mycarcheck.com, this model has seen over 36,800 checks involving more than 14,000 different VINs, indicating its widespread use and continued popularity among buyers. The vehicle is often seen with an average mileage of around 148,000 miles, making it a familiar choice for those seeking a dependable, mid-range used car.
Typically used for commuting, business travel, or family outings, the BMW 5 SERIES (2003-07) appeals mainly to professionals and mature drivers who value driving experience and luxury features. Its reputation for a smooth drive, solid build quality, and good road manners make it a strong rival to other executive cars. Its versatility, coupled with reasonable maintenance costs and a comfortable interior, makes it suitable for daily use and longer journeys.
What makes the BMW 5 SERIES (2003-07) stand out is its combination of stylish design, traditional rear-wheel-drive dynamics, and lively engine options. The model's reliable reputation and comfortable ride set it apart from some rivals. With an average private sale valuation of around £2,100 and a history that often involves multiple previous owners, this model remains an attractive option for those seeking a used executive car that offers both prestige and practicality.
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Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 14,067 different vehicles, run between February 17th 2021 and July 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
36,805
Lookups
Lookups
3,452
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
157k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£2,100
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
Model Variants
520D 4DR SALOON 2.0
520D 4DR SALOON 2.0 AUTO
520D 4DR SALOON 2.0 M SPORT
520D 4DR SALOON 2.0 M SPORT AUTO
520D 4DR SALOON 2.0 SE
520D 4DR SALOON 2.0 SE AUTO
520D 5DR TOURING 2.0
520D 5DR TOURING 2.0 AUTO
520D 5DR TOURING 2.0 M SPORT
520D 5DR TOURING 2.0 M SPORT AUTO
520D 5DR TOURING 2.0 SE
520D 5DR TOURING 2.0 SE AUTO
520I 4DR SALOON 2.2 SE
520I 4DR SALOON 2.2 SE AUTO
520I 4DR SALOON 2.2 SPORT
520I 4DR SALOON 2.2 SPORT AUTO
523I 4DR SALOON 2.5 M SPORT
523I 4DR SALOON 2.5 M SPORT AUTO
523I 4DR SALOON 2.5 SE
523I 4DR SALOON 2.5 SE AUTO
523I 4DR SALOON 2.5 SPORT
523I 4DR SALOON 2.5 SPORT AUTO
523I 5DR TOURING 2.5 M SPORT AUTO
523I 5DR TOURING 2.5 SE
523I 5DR TOURING 2.5 SE AUTO
523I 5DR TOURING 2.5 SPORT AUTO
525D 4DR SALOON 2.5D M SPORT
525D 4DR SALOON 2.5D M SPORT AUTO
525D 4DR SALOON 2.5D SE
525D 4DR SALOON 2.5D SE AUTO
525D 4DR SALOON 2.5D SPORT
525D 4DR SALOON 2.5D SPORT AUTO
525D 5DR TOURING 2.5D M SPORT
525D 5DR TOURING 2.5D M SPORT AUTO
525D 5DR TOURING 2.5D SE
525D 5DR TOURING 2.5D SE AUTO
525D 5DR TOURING 2.5D SPORT
525D 5DR TOURING 2.5D SPORT AUTO
525I 4DR SALOON 2.5 M SPORT
525I 4DR SALOON 2.5 M SPORT AUTO
525I 4DR SALOON 2.5 SE
525I 4DR SALOON 2.5 SE AUTO
525I 4DR SALOON 2.5 SPORT
525I 4DR SALOON 2.5 SPORT AUTO
525I 5DR TOURING 2.5 M SPORT
525I 5DR TOURING 2.5 M SPORT AUTO
525I 5DR TOURING 2.5 SE
525I 5DR TOURING 2.5 SE 218
525I 5DR TOURING 2.5 SE AUTO
525I 5DR TOURING 2.5 SE AUTO 218
525I 5DR TOURING 2.5 SPORT AUTO
525I 5DR TOURING 2.5 SPORT SMG AUTO
530D 4DR SALOON 3.0D 231 SE
530D 4DR SALOON 3.0D 231 SE AUTO
530D 4DR SALOON 3.0D M SPORT
530D 4DR SALOON 3.0D M SPORT AUTO
530D 4DR SALOON 3.0D SE
530D 4DR SALOON 3.0D SE AUTO
530D 4DR SALOON 3.0D SPORT
530D 4DR SALOON 3.0D SPORT AUTO
530D 5DR TOURING 3.0D 231 SE
530D 5DR TOURING 3.0D 231 SE AUTO
530D 5DR TOURING 3.0D M SPORT
530D 5DR TOURING 3.0D M SPORT AUTO
530D 5DR TOURING 3.0D SE
530D 5DR TOURING 3.0D SE AUTO
530D 5DR TOURING 3.0D SPORT
530D 5DR TOURING 3.0D SPORT AUTO
530I 4DR SALOON 3.0 M SPORT
530I 4DR SALOON 3.0 M SPORT AUTO
530I 4DR SALOON 3.0 M SPORT SMG AUTO
530I 4DR SALOON 3.0 SE
530I 4DR SALOON 3.0 SE AUTO
530I 4DR SALOON 3.0 SE SMG AUTO
530I 4DR SALOON 3.0 SPORT
530I 4DR SALOON 3.0 SPORT AUTO
530I 4DR SALOON 3.0 SPORT SMG AUTO
530I 5DR TOURING 3.0 M SPORT
530I 5DR TOURING 3.0 M SPORT AUTO
530I 5DR TOURING 3.0 SE
530I 5DR TOURING 3.0 SE AUTO
530I 5DR TOURING 3.0 SPORT SMG AUTO
535D 4DR SALOON 3.0D M SPORT AUTO
535D 4DR SALOON 3.0D SE AUTO
535D 4DR SALOON 3.0D SPORT AUTO
535D 5DR TOURING 3.0D M SPORT AUTO
535D 5DR TOURING 3.0D SE AUTO
535D 5DR TOURING 3.0D SPORT AUTO
540I 4DR SALOON 4.0 M SPORT
540I 4DR SALOON 4.0 M SPORT AUTO
545I 4DR SALOON 4.4 SE
545I 4DR SALOON 4.4 SE SMG AUTO
545I 4DR SALOON 4.4 SPORT
545I 4DR SALOON 4.4 SPORT AUTO
545I 4DR SALOON 4.4 SPORT SMG AUTO
545I 5DR TOURING 4.4 SE
545I 5DR TOURING 4.4 SE AUTO
545I 5DR TOURING 4.4 SPORT SMG AUTO
550I 4DR SALOON 4.8 M SPORT
550I 4DR SALOON 4.8 M SPORT AUTO
550I 4DR SALOON 4.8 M SPORT SMG AUTO
550I 4DR SALOON 4.8 SE AUTO
550I 5DR TOURING 4.8 M SPORT
550I 5DR TOURING 4.8 M SPORT AUTO
550I 5DR TOURING 4.8 M SPORT SMG AUTO
550I 5DR TOURING 4.8 SE
550I 5DR TOURING 4.8 SE AUTO
M5 4DR SALOON 5.0 V8 SMG AUTO












