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Used 2021 BMW 5 Series for sale
545e XDRIVE M-SPORT
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€34,900
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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 can plug in regularly and many journeys are short: a plug-in hybrid could suit that routine. Check this version's electric range.
- 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.
- You cannot charge regularly: do not assume you will achieve a plug-in hybrid's advertised fuel savings.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at 172,472 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 2021 5 Series PHEV pairs a 4-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor and an onboard battery of modest capacity, so it will be very economical if you charge regularly but heavier and thirstier on long runs with no charging. The automatic is BMW’s ZF-derived 8-speed and generally robust, but hybrid-specific items (HV battery, charging socket, inverter cooling) are the ones to focus on when buying used.
- Hybrid battery state-of-health report and full-charge range test (look for rapid capacity loss or large range variance).
- Charging port, cable(s) and onboard charger function — check for corrosion, secure flap/locking and that it accepts charge at AC points.
- Any error messages in the iDrive related to eDrive/inverter/cooling and ensure recent software/recall updates were applied.
- Transmission and service history for the 8-speed automatic (evidence of gearbox fluid/service work) and 12V battery condition.
- Underbody and suspension for signs of towing/overload and tyre condition (PHEV weight increases wear vs petrol only versions).
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
Only ten minutes from Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. 2021 BMW 545E M-Sport xDrive automatic in immaculate condition throughout with a full service record, low kms and a huge specification. Equipment includes upgraded alloy wheels, xenon headlights, front foglights, electric windows and mirrors with folding function, reverse camera, parking sensors, full leather upholstery, heated and electric front seats with memory function, sport seats, ambient lighting, widescreen sat nav, Bluetooth telephone system, aluminium dash inlays, leather multifunction steering wheel, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, cruise control, media control unit, front centre armrest, climate control with A/C, ABS, ISOFIX, ESP and multiple airbags.