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Used 2015 BMW 5 Series for sale
BMW 5 Series 520d M Sport Auto
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€13,995
€12,995
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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 195,966 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.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
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
12 adverts- Median
- This advert
- €14,900
- €1,905 below (12.8%)
This asking price is €1,905 (12.8%) below the median of €14,900 across 12 comparable active adverts.
Mileage
21 adverts- Median
- This advert
- 179,000 km
- 16,966 km above (9.5%)
This car's recorded mileage is 16,966 km (9.5%) 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 48,992 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 520D M Sport Automatic in exceptional condition. This clean, well-presented example is a 2.0 litre diesel with automatic gearbox and 121,000 miles. It drives exactly as it should and must be seen to be fully appreciated. High specification and fully prepared by Volta Auto Select. Included with this vehicle: fully serviced, professionally valeted, NCT supplied, nationwide warranty included, verified history report, free nationwide delivery available, all trade-ins welcome, competitive finance rates available, deposit secures this vehicle, appointment-based viewing only. Straight sale price: €13,995. Volta Auto Select is located in Maynooth, Co. Kildare. With 15 years in the motor trade, their experienced and friendly staff aim to make sure you find the perfect car.