The BMW 5 SERIES (1996-03) 525D 5DR TOURING 2.5D SPORT is a large, premium diesel estate, combining the comfort of an executive saloon with useful extra luggage space. In the UK used-car market, it suits buyers wanting a practical long-distance car rather than a small city runabout, and offers an alternative to estates from Mercedes-Benz and Audi. Mycarcheck.com has recorded nine checks across four distinct VINs for this exact model, so the figures are useful clues rather than a broad market survey. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £1,100, average recorded mileage of 187,000 miles and around 6,000 miles driven annually. The cars had an average of just over four previous keepers. As a Touring, it suits holidays, commuting and carrying shopping, while Sport trim adds a purposeful look. Its appeal is space, diesel range and motorway comfort; check service history and condition carefully at its age and high mileage.