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Used 2017 BMW 5 Series for sale
BMW 5 Series 520d SE Auto
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€14,950
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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 276,806 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.
The 2017 5 Series (G30) commonly comes with BMW’s 8-speed automatic gearbox (ZF) and diesel engines that favour long motorway runs. Watch for diesel-specific items — DPF and EGR clogging on cars used mainly for short trips, and some higher-power diesel variants use an AdBlue (urea) SCR system; the gearbox needs periodic fluid/service intervals to avoid costly repairs.
- DPF condition and whether regular active regenerations have happened (black soot, frequent warning lights, short-trip history).
- Automatic gearbox behaviour and service history (smooth shifts, no hesitation or slip; gearbox oil/service carried out at correct intervals).
- EGR valve and intake carbon build-up signs (poor idle, reduced power) which are common on diesel 5s used in town.
- AdBlue tank and dosing unit operation if fitted (warning lights, injector leaks, fill-history).
- Suspension bushes/ball joints and rear subframe for wear or knocks; check for underside corrosion in wheel arches and sills given Irish climate.
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
Asking price & mileage vs similar adverts
Asking price
7 adverts- Median
- This advert
- €17,450
- €2,500 below (14.3%)
This asking price is €2,500 (14.3%) below the median of €17,450 across 7 comparable active adverts.
Mileage
54 adverts- Median
- This advert
- 112,520 km
- 164,286 km above (146.0%)
This car's recorded mileage is 164,286 km (146.0%) above the median of 112,520 km across 54 comparable active adverts.
How this is calculated
Other active BMW 5 Series car adverts on this site, model years 2016–2018, 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 69,202 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: 54. Checked .
BMW 520 for sale. Automatic transmission with full leather interior. Stunning condition inside and out — a beautiful car to drive. NCT 06/27. Tax 02/26 (€190 per year). Parking sensors front and rear. First to see and drive will buy.