BMW 5 SERIES (2003-07)

Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The BMW 5 SERIES (2003-07) is a midsize executive car that is popular among UK drivers seeking a blend of comfort, style, and practicality. Known for its refined design and comfortable driving experience, this model is often used by professionals and families as a reliable daily car. Its reputation for quality and a well-built interior make it stand out among other cars in the same class, such as Audi and Mercedes-Benz models.
Data from mycarcheck.com shows a significant interest in this model, with over 35,900 lookups and nearly 14,000 different VINs, highlighting its popularity in the used car market. The average private sale value of around £2,100 and an average recorded mileage of 148,000 miles suggest that well-maintained examples remain affordable and practical options for many buyers. Vehicles typically have around six previous owners, indicating varied ownership histories but generally good value for those seeking a trusted BMW.
Renowned for its engaging driving experience, solid build quality, and reputation for reliability, the BMW 5 SERIES (2003-07) is a well-regarded choice in the executive car segment. It appeals especially to those who want a vehicle that offers both comfort and fun to drive, although with a relatively high average mileage, prospective buyers should consider service history. Overall, it offers a compelling option within its class, balancing performance and practicality for a broad range of drivers.
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Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 13,879 different vehicles, run between February 17th 2021 and May 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
35,916
Lookups
Lookups
3,310
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












