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Used 2015 BMW 5 Series for sale
520d M Sport
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€12,450
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You would prefer less gear changing in traffic: the recorded automatic transmission may suit. Try how this exact gearbox behaves on a test drive.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 11 years old and 235,000 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
- You need servicing to fit a tight budget: Spanner estimates higher maintenance costs for this type. Get quotes for the exact engine and gearbox before committing.
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This is the F10-generation 5 Series (produced until 2016) where the common diesel options are the 2.0-litre (520d) and 3.0-litre (525/530d) engines; automatics are usually the ZF 8‑speed. Diesel F10s can be excellent long-distance cars but some 2.0d engines (N47 family) had timing-chain related issues on earlier examples, and like all diesels they can suffer clogged DPFs and EGRs if used mainly for short urban trips. Make sure the ZF auto has had fluid/servicing at sensible intervals — a neglected gearbox service is an expensive item to fix later.
- Timing-chain noise on cold start or heavy acceleration (N47 2.0d): listen for rattle and ask if the chain/tensioner was replaced.
- DPF/EGR health — check for excessive soot or visible smoke and ask whether the car has seen regular long runs to allow DPF regen.
- Automatic gearbox shifts — check for smooth, prompt gear changes and ask if the gearbox fluid/servicing has been done (ZF 8HP needs attention if neglected).
- Turbo and injection behaviour under load — watch for black/blue smoke, hesitation or surging which can indicate turbo, injector or HP fuel-pump issues.
- Suspension and steering knocks or uneven tyre wear at the front/rear (bushes, drop links or steering rack wear are common on older 5 Series).
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Asking price & mileage vs similar adverts
Asking price
9 adverts- Median
- This advert
- €14,850
- €2,400 below (16.2%)
This asking price is €2,400 (16.2%) below the median of €14,850 across 9 comparable active adverts.
Mileage
21 adverts- Median
- This advert
- 179,000 km
- 56,000 km above (31.3%)
This car's recorded mileage is 56,000 km (31.3%) above the median of 179,000 km across 21 comparable active adverts.
How this is calculated
Other active BMW 5 Series car adverts on this site, model years 2014–2016, with the same recorded fuel type, transmission, body type and engine size where applicable. At least 5 other adverts are required for each comparison. Mileage uses recorded non-zero kilometres. Asking prices additionally use adverts within 58,750 km of this car's mileage. Figures are a cached inventory snapshot, refreshed on demand at most every 15 minutes.
Asking prices, not achieved sale prices or a valuation. Trim, battery specification, condition, history, warranties and VAT treatment can differ. This advert and confirmed duplicate aliases are excluded.Comparable adverts in this snapshot: 21. Checked .
BMW 5 Series F10 M-Sport / M-Performance 2.0 diesel 520d 190bhp automatic, 2015. 235,000 km. NCT 07/26. Tax 06/26. Fresh service completed and the car has full service history. Comes with 2 keys and four brand new tyres. M-Performance exterior upgrades include front lip, side skirts and rear diffuser, plus a boot spoiler and gloss black kidney grille. The car also features 19-inch alloy wheels, tinted rear windows, Xenon headlights with LED angel lights, LED fog lights and LED taillights. Interior highlights include full cream leather, electrically adjustable bucket seats, black roof cloth and carpets, Harman Kardon sound system and a multifunction steering wheel. Practical equipment includes automatic gearbox with paddle shifters, front and rear parking sensors, sat nav, Bluetooth, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, keyless start and various safety/electronic assists. 3 months warranty included. Free delivery on full asking price. Finance available and trade-ins welcome. Priced to sell at €12,450. Located on the Freshford Rd, Kilkenny.