BMW 5 SERIES SALOON (2017-20)

Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks

The BMW 5 SERIES SALOON (2017-20) is a premium, four-door executive saloon, sitting above compact family cars and below larger luxury models in the UK market. It pairs a smart, understated look with a roomy cabin and a separate boot, making it a polished alternative to an SUV or hatchback. mycarcheck.com has recorded 53,998 look-ups across 18,269 different VINs, a substantial sample showing continued used-car interest. It is typically chosen for commuting, business travel and family journeys, suiting drivers who want comfort and space without giving up an engaging drive. Against rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6, the 5 Series is known for balanced road manners, a refined cabin and confident long-distance cruising. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £24,200, recorded mileage of 59,000 and annual mileage of 12,000; ownership averages nearly two previous keepers, so check each car’s history and condition before buying any example.

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Key Findings

The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 18,269 different vehicles, run between February 17th 2021 and September 30th 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
53,998
Lookups
2,806
Hidden Histories
69k
Average Mileage
£24,200
Average Valuation

Model Variants

518D 4DR SALOON 2.0 DPFR SS 150 EU6 M SPORT AUTO8
518D 4DR SALOON 2.0 DPFR SS 150 EU6 SE AUTO8
520D 4DR SALOON 2.0 DPFR SS 190 EU6 M SPORT AUTO8
520D 4DR SALOON 2.0 DPFR SS 190 EU6 M SPORT TECHNOLOGY PACK AUTO8
520D 4DR SALOON 2.0 DPFR SS 190 EU6 SE AUTO8
520D 4DR SALOON 2.0 DPFR SS 190 EU6 SE EFFICIENTDYNAMICS AUTO8
520D 4DR SALOON 2.0 MHT DPFR SS 190 EU6 M SPORT TECHNOLOGY PLUS PACK AUTO8
520D 4DR SALOON 2.0 MHT DPFR SS 190 EU6 SE AUTO8
520D XDRIVE 4DR SALOON 2.0 DPFR SS 190 EU6 M SPORT AUTO8
520D XDRIVE 4DR SALOON 2.0 DPFR SS 190 EU6 M SPORT PLUS PACK AUTO8
520D XDRIVE 4DR SALOON 2.0 DPFR SS 190 EU6 SE AUTO8
520I 4DR SALOON 2.0 SS 184 EU6 M SPORT AUTO8
520I 4DR SALOON 2.0 SS 184 EU6 SE AUTO8
525D 4DR SALOON 2.0 DPFR SS 231 EU6 M SPORT AUTO8
525D 4DR SALOON 2.0 DPFR SS 231 EU6 SE AUTO8
530D 4DR SALOON 3.0 DPFR SS 265 EU6 M SPORT AUTO8
530D 4DR SALOON 3.0 DPFR SS 265 EU6 SE AUTO8
530D XDRIVE 4DR SALOON 3.0 DPFR SS 265 EU6 M SPORT AUTO8
530D XDRIVE 4DR SALOON 3.0 DPFR SS 265 EU6 SE AUTO8
530E 4DR SALOON 2.0 PHEV 9.2KWH SS 252 EU6 M SPORT AUTO8
530E 4DR SALOON 2.0 PHEV 9.2KWH SS 252 EU6 SE AUTO8
530E XDRIVE 4DR SALOON 2.0 PHEV 9.2KWH GPF SS 252 EU6 M SPORT PLUS PACK AUTO8
530E XDRIVE 4DR SALOON 2.0 PHEV 9.2KWH GPF SS 252 EU6 SE AUTO8
530I 4DR SALOON 2.0 GPF SS 252 EU6 SE AUTO8
530I 4DR SALOON 2.0 SS 252 EU6 M SPORT AUTO8
530I 4DR SALOON 2.0 SS 252 EU6 SE AUTO8
540I XDRIVE 4DR SALOON 3.0 SS 340 EU6 M SPORT AUTO8
540I XDRIVE 4DR SALOON 3.0 SS 340 EU6 SE AUTO8
M5 XDRIVE 4DR SALOON 4.4 V8 GPF SS 625 EU6 COMPETITION 35 JAHRE EDITION STEP AUTO8
M5 XDRIVE 4DR SALOON 4.4 V8 SS 600 EU6 STEP AUTO8
M5 XDRIVE 4DR SALOON 4.4 V8 SS 625 EU6 COMPETITION STEP AUTO8