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Used 2010 BMW 520D for sale
2010 BMW 520D 2.0L Diesel Automatic
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Could suit you if…
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You want practical access for everyday shopping and bags: the hatchback opening may suit your routine. Check actual boot space.
- 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 room for several children or extra passengers: the seat count is not recorded. Confirm this exact version's seats and child-seat fit; do not assume from the model name.
- 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 16 years old and 201,000 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 2010-era BMW 520d (F10 introduction year) with a 2.0-litre turbo diesel and an automatic gearbox — a comfy, efficient motorway cruiser when healthy. The 2.0 N47 diesel is known for timing-chain/tensioner problems on earlier examples and diesels need regular long runs to avoid DPF/EGR clogging, while the auto gearbox benefits from periodic fluid/service history.
- Proof timing-chain/tensioner replacement or inspection for the N47 2.0 diesel (very costly if it fails)
- Automatic gearbox behaviour and service history (smooth shifts, no slip/harsh changes; evidence of fluid/service)
- DPF/EGR condition and signs of repeated forced regenerations or smoke after hard throttle
- Turbocharger for shaft play, oil leaks or blue smoke on acceleration
- Front/rear suspension bushes and control-arm wear (knocks), plus underside and wheel-arch corrosion
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.