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Used 2018 BMW 5 Series for sale
BMW 5 Series D G30 M SPORT XDRIVE 4DR A AUTO
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€38,900
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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 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 G30-generation 5 Series (introduced 2017) so expect modern electronics and the common ZF 8-speed automatic on diesel models. Many 2018 diesel 5s have DPF and EGR hardware and some Euro6-spec engines use AdBlue — check for related warning lights and top-up/service records. The automatic gearbox is robust but benefits from documented fluid/service history; dealer servicing and BMW parts are available in Ireland but cost more than mainstream brands.
- DPF condition — ask whether it’s been used on regular long runs and look for frequent regeneration or warning lights (common if mainly short trips).
- Automatic gearbox behaviour and service history — watch for delayed or harsh shifts and confirm any fluid/service work for the ZF 8-speed.
- EGR/turbo soot and smoke on hard acceleration — diesel 5s can show soot build-up; check for black smoke or poor performance.
- Engine oil leaks / consumption around turbo and valve-cover area — look under the car for drips and check oil level trend.
- Suspension and steering knocks — listen for front wishbone/suspension bush wear and check for uneven tyre wear indicating tracking/subframe issues.
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
6 adverts- Median
- This advert
- €25,225
- €13,675 above (54.2%)
This asking price is €13,675 (54.2%) above the median of €25,225 across 6 comparable active adverts.
Mileage
60 adverts- Median
- This advert
- 82,998 km
- 44,139 km above (53.2%)
This car's recorded mileage is 44,139 km (53.2%) above the median of 82,998 km across 60 comparable active adverts.
How this is calculated
Other active BMW 5 Series car adverts on this site, model years 2017–2019, 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 31,784 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: 60. Checked .
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