The BMW 5 SERIES (2010-13) 535I 4DR SALOON 3.0 EU5 306 SE STEP AUTO8 is a premium four-door executive saloon, designed to make longer journeys comfortable while offering more performance than an everyday family car. In the UK used-car market, it sits above mainstream saloons such as the Ford Mondeo and alongside rivals like the Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Mycarcheck.com records 127 look-ups covering 39 distinct VINs, a useful sample for this particular version. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £6,600 and average recorded mileage of 88,000 miles; typical annual use is relatively modest at 5,000 miles. The cars have had about three previous keepers on average, so checking a specific car’s history, mileage and ownership remains important. The 535i suits commuters, couples and families wanting a spacious cabin, strong petrol performance and relaxed automatic driving. More engaging than many executive rivals, it can cost more to fuel.