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Used 2020 BMW 5 Series for sale
520d M Sport Plus Touring
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€33,995
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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 often load a pushchair, dog or bulky bags: an estate layout could be useful. Try your own luggage rather than judging by the exterior size.
- 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.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
This is the G30-generation 5 Series (2017–2023) in its 2020 specification — most diesel examples use BMW’s B47 2.0d or B57 3.0d engines paired with the ZF 8‑speed automatic. Diesels of this age perform very well on long runs but can suffer blocked DPFs and EGR carbon buildup if used mainly for short trips; the larger 6‑cylinder diesels may also use AdBlue. BMW servicing and repairs are pricier than mainstream brands, but independent BMW specialists in Ireland offer competitive work and parts are widely available.
- DPF and EGR condition — ask for evidence of successful regenerations and look for excessive smoke or limp‑home behaviour after a motorway run
- Automatic gearbox behaviour and service history (ZF 8HP) — shifts should be smooth with no hesitation, and check for a recorded fluid/software service
- Turbocharger play and boost leaks — listen for whistle/lag and check for oil smoke under load
- Electrical/driver‑assist items and iDrive functionality — cameras, lane assist, and adaptive cruise often show faults on higher‑mileage examples
- If it’s the Touring (estate) check the load‑area floor, tailgate seals and wheelarch/boot‑edge corrosion from heavy use
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
- €29,900
- €4,095 above (13.7%)
This asking price is €4,095 (13.7%) above the median of €29,900 across 7 comparable active adverts.
Mileage
10 adverts- Median
- This advert
- 98,261 km
- 14,739 km above (15.0%)
This car's recorded mileage is 14,739 km (15.0%) above the median of 98,261 km across 10 comparable active adverts.
How this is calculated
Other active BMW 5 Series car adverts on this site, model years 2019–2021, 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 28,250 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: 10. Checked .
2020 BMW 520d M Sport Plus in Carbon Black metallic with Black Dakota leather interior. A low-mileage, locally owned car with full service history and just two owners from new. Notable equipment includes 19-inch M double-spoke alloy wheels, M leather steering wheel with shift paddles, sun protection glazing, reversing camera, Harman/Kardon surround sound, Park Distance Control (PDC), extended mirror package, heated driver and passenger seats, Connected Drive Services and BMW Live operating area Professional, Shadow Line M roof rails and alarm system. This car will be fully serviced prior to sale and comes complete with a 12 months / 20,000 km mechanical warranty and 12 months AA Premium Assistance. This car can be reserved for 48 hours to allow time to travel and view the vehicle; the reservation fee is refundable if no deal is concluded or if you do not manage to come within the 48 hours. All cars are advertised subject to prior sale. Due to fast stock turnaround we recommend contacting the dealership in advance to check availability. We are an independently owned and operated dealership and our highly experienced team have over 100 years of combined motor industry experience.