BMW 5 SERIES (2003-07)

Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The BMW 5 SERIES (2003-07) is a popular executive car known for its combination of comfort, style, and driving enjoyment. As a mid-sized saloon, it appeals to professionals, families, and those looking for a reliable yet premium vehicle in the UK market. Its spacious interior and polished handling make it suitable for daily commuting, longer journeys, and even business use, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of drivers.
With over 34,000 lookups on mycarcheck.com, the BMW 5 SERIES (2003-07) stands out as a widely recognized model. It typically has a high mileage average of around 148,000 miles, reflecting its popularity as a durable and well-used vehicle. The vehicle usually changes hands multiple times, with about 6.5 previous owners, which makes thorough checks essential to ensure vehicle history is clear. Its average private sale value is around £2,100, making it an accessible used option in its class.
What sets the BMW 5 SERIES (2003-07) apart is its engaging driving experience, sleek exterior design, and reputation for reliability when properly maintained. Compared to rivals like the Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class, it’s often praised for its sporty handling and refined ride. Overall, it remains a standout choice for those seeking a stylish, dependable saloon with a touch of luxury.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 13,645 different vehicles, run between February 17th 2021 and February 28th 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
34,787
Lookups
Lookups
3,158
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












