BMW 5 Series 4dr saloon

530d SE

After the unwavering praise heaped upon the previous generation Five, its successor drew gasps of disappointed disbelief from some quarters and whoops of approval from others. Radical styling splits opinion, while the run-flat tyre option knocks ride comf

  • Price

  • £35,310

  • Autocar Rating

  •  8 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  •  4 stars out of 10

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint standard
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox 1475
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
Deadlocks standard
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows not available
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts standard
Marked parts standard
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners standard
Secure spare wheel 75
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars standard
Traction control standard
Visible VIN standard
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning not available
Climate control standard
Cruise control standard
Elec. steering adj not available
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof 840
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats 1315
Manual sunroof not available
Power seats adj 570
Seat height adj standard
Split/fold rear seats not available
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone 465
Multi CD 295
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Satellite navigation 1265
Unique fit radio standard

Performance & Measurements

Body type Saloon
Boot space (max ltr) 520
Boot space (min ltr) 520
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Rear
Engine (cc/type) 2993/6
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) 980
Front legroom (mm) 1080
Fuel type Diesel
Hands-free phone 465
Height (mm) 1468
Kerb weight (kg) 1685
Length (mm) 4841
Max power (bhp/rpm) 232/4000
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 369/3000
Multi CD 295
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Rear headroom (mm) 950
Rear kneeroom (mm) 780
Satellite navigation 1265
Towing weight (kg) 2000
Turning circle (m) 11.4
Unique fit radio standard
Width (mm) 1846

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 6.8
Max speed (mph) 155

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 44
CO2 rating (g/km) 170
Combined mpg 44.1
Extra urban mpg 55.4
Insurance group 17
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Pence per mile 73.22
Service intervals approx 7500/15,000
Servicing cost over 3yrs 1002
Tank capacity (gallons) 15.4
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 716
Typical insurance quote 725
Urban mpg 32.8

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 12282 12282
Tax payable at 22% 2702.04 5404.08
Tax payable at 44% 2702.04 5404.08

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Auto gearbox 1475
Secure spare wheel 75
Electric sunroof 840
Leather seats 1315
Power seats adj 570
Hands-free phone 465
Multi CD 295
Satellite navigation 1265
 
TOTAL PRICE:  £35,310  Update Price

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