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Used BMW 5 Series for sale

The BMW 5 Series has long been the sweet spot of the executive car world: sharp enough for business, comfy enough for family life and just the right balance of brains and brawn.

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Used BMW 5 Series cars in stock

  • BMW 525 525d SE
    £6,495
    BMW 5 SERIES 525d SE
    • 2013
    • •
    • 102,419 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    M K Motors Ltd

    Icon - location pin London

  • BMW 530 2.0 530e 12kWh M Sport Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr
    £29,289
    BMW 5 Series 2.0 530e 12kWh M Sport Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr
    • 2021
    • •
    • 38,000 miles
    • •
    • Petrol Plug-In Hybri
    • •
    • Automatic
    Blackstone Motors Limited

    Icon - location pin London

  • BMW 540 3.0 540i M Sport Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr
    £26,989
    BMW 5 Series 3.0 540i M Sport Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr
    • 2017
    • •
    • 51,000 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Automatic
    Blackstone Motors Limited

    Icon - location pin London

  • BMW 530 2.0 530e 12kWh M Sport Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr
    £30,290
    BMW 5 Series 2.0 530e 12kWh M Sport Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr
    • 2023
    • •
    • 22,781 miles
    • •
    • Petrol Plug-In Hybri
    • •
    • Automatic
    Lennox Auto Ltd

    Icon - location pin London

  • AA finance available

    BMW 520 2.0 520d MHT SE Touring 5dr Diesel Hybrid Steptronic xDrive Euro
    £16,450
    BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 520d MHT SE Touring 5dr Diesel Hybrid Steptronic xDrive Euro
    • 2020
    • •
    • 96,124 miles
    • •
    • Hybrid
    • •
    • Automatic
    Dream Motoring World Ltd

    Icon - location pin London

  • BMW 520 2.0 520d MHT M Sport Touring Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    £22,495
    BMW 5 Series 2.0 520d MHT M Sport Touring Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    • 2021
    • •
    • 61,240 miles
    • •
    • Diesel Hybrid
    • •
    • Automatic
    MB Specialists

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AA inspected BMW 5 Series cars

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    BMW 5 Series 2.0 530e 12kWh SE Touring Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    BMW 5 Series 2.0 530e 12kWh SE Touring Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    BMW 5 Series 2.0 530e 12kWh SE Touring Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    £21,300
    BMW 5 Series 2.0 530e 12kWh SE Touring Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    • 2022
    • •
    • 56,714 miles
    • •
    • Petrol Plug-In Hybri
    • •
    • Automatic
    Quality Part X Stevenage

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  • Star icon This vehicle has passed an AA inspection

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    BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 530e 12kWh M Sport Saloon 4dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Steptron
    BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 530e 12kWh M Sport Saloon 4dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Steptron
    BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 530e 12kWh M Sport Saloon 4dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Steptron
    £20,495
    BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 530e 12kWh M Sport Saloon 4dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Steptron
    • 2020
    • •
    • 68,759 miles
    • •
    • Hybrid
    • •
    • Automatic
    Luton Trade Centre Ltd

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  • Star icon This vehicle has passed an AA inspection
    BMW 5 SERIES 3.0 540i GPF M Sport Saloon 4dr Petrol Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s)
    BMW 5 SERIES 3.0 540i GPF M Sport Saloon 4dr Petrol Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s)
    BMW 5 SERIES 3.0 540i GPF M Sport Saloon 4dr Petrol Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s)
    £26,289
    BMW 5 SERIES 3.0 540i GPF M Sport Saloon 4dr Petrol Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s)
    • 2018
    • •
    • 42,500 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Automatic
    A6 Motors Limited

    Icon - location pin Bedford

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Latest BMW 5 Series HP finance deals

AA Car Finance is provided by Evolution Funding Ltd. Used Car Sites Limited, on behalf of AA Financial Services Limited, introduces you to Evolution and are each acting as credit brokers and not lenders. AA Financial Services Limited receives a commission from Evolution Funding Ltd, which can vary based on the lender and vehicle selected. By submitting an application for car finance you consent to the commission being paid and acknowledge AA Financial Services Limited is not acting impartially.
  • BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 520d M Sport Saloon
    BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 520d M Sport Saloon
    BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 520d M Sport Saloon

    From £175 p/m

    £7,995
    BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 520d M Sport Saloon
    • 2016
    • •
    • 110,800 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    Cars of Kinson

    Icon - location pin Bournemouth

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  • BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 520d SE Auto 4dr
    BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 520d SE Auto 4dr
    BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 520d SE Auto 4dr

    From £195 p/m

    £8,890
    BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 520d SE Auto 4dr
    • 2016
    • •
    • 95,472 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    The Dealership Ltd

    Icon - location pin Benfleet

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  • BMW 5 Series 2.0 528i M Sport Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr
    BMW 5 Series 2.0 528i M Sport Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr
    BMW 5 Series 2.0 528i M Sport Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

    From £197 p/m

    £9,000
    BMW 5 Series 2.0 528i M Sport Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr
    • 2016
    • •
    • 97,500 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Automatic
    Star Cars London Ltd

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Finance representative example (Hire Purchase)

Borrowing £10,000 at a representative APR of 11.9%

59 monthly payments
£218.83
Final payment
£228.83
Fixed interest rate
11.9%
Representative APR
11.9%
Cost of credit
£3,139.80*
Total amount payable
£13,139.80
*The representative example includes an estimated option to purchase fee of £10. This is subject to status and although fees may vary in amount and when payable, the total cost of credit and APR received will not alter. This representative example is for illustration purposes only and does not constitute an offer. Written quotations are available on request and finance is subject to status.

BMW 5 Series cars from Manufacturer Approved Dealers

Vehicles inspected by the dealer to ensure they meet the manufacturer's standards
  • BMW 530 530e M Sport 4dr Auto
    £26,490
    BMW 5 Series 530e M Sport 4dr Auto
    • 2022
    • •
    • 31,398 miles
    • •
    • Hybrid
    • •
    • Semiauto
    Marshall Audi of Beckenham (Sales)

    Icon - location pin Beckenham

  • AA logo This vehicle is awaiting an inspection

    AA finance available

    BMW 530 2.0 530e 9.2kWh SE Saloon 4dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Auto Euro 6
    £10,797
    BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 530e 9.2kWh SE Saloon 4dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Auto Euro 6
    • 2018
    • •
    • 103,000 miles
    • •
    • Hybrid
    • •
    • Automatic
    Amin Motors Ltd

    Icon - location pin Uxbridge

  • AA finance available

    BMW 530 2.0 530e 12kWh SE Touring Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    £21,400
    BMW 5 Series 2.0 530e 12kWh SE Touring Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    • 2022
    • •
    • 56,360 miles
    • •
    • Petrol Plug-In Hybri
    • •
    • Automatic
    Quality Part X Stevenage

    Icon - location pin Stevenage

  • Star icon This vehicle has passed an AA inspection

    AA finance available

    BMW 530 2.0 530e 12kWh SE Touring Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    £21,300
    BMW 5 Series 2.0 530e 12kWh SE Touring Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    • 2022
    • •
    • 56,714 miles
    • •
    • Petrol Plug-In Hybri
    • •
    • Automatic
    Quality Part X Stevenage

    Icon - location pin Stevenage

  • AA finance available

    BMW 530 2.0 530e 12kWh M Sport Touring Steptronic xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) 5d
    £22,600
    BMW 5 Series 2.0 530e 12kWh M Sport Touring Steptronic xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) 5d
    • 2022
    • •
    • 72,117 miles
    • •
    • Petrol Plug-In Hybri
    • •
    • Automatic
    Quality Part X Ltd Dunstable

    Icon - location pin Dunstable

  • AA finance available

    BMW 520 2.0 520d MHT SE Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr
    £16,500
    BMW 5 Series 2.0 520d MHT SE Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr
    • 2021
    • •
    • 78,093 miles
    • •
    • Diesel Hybrid
    • •
    • Automatic
    Quality Part X Ltd Dunstable

    Icon - location pin Dunstable

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Electric used BMW 5 Series cars in stock

  • BMW IX 50 111.5kWh M Sport Edition SUV 5dr Electric Auto xDrive (523 ps
    BMW IX 50 111.5kWh M Sport Edition SUV 5dr Electric Auto xDrive (523 ps
    BMW IX 50 111.5kWh M Sport Edition SUV 5dr Electric Auto xDrive (523 ps
    £44,995
    BMW IX 50 111.5kWh M Sport Edition SUV 5dr Electric Auto xDrive (523 ps
    • 2023
    • •
    • 34,535 miles
    • •
    • Electric
    • •
    • Automatic
    Parkside Motors Ltd

    Icon - location pin Edgware

  • BMW iX 50 111.5kWh M Sport xDrive (11kW Charger) (523 ps) - AC CHARGING
    BMW iX 50 111.5kWh M Sport xDrive (11kW Charger) (523 ps) - AC CHARGING
    BMW iX 50 111.5kWh M Sport xDrive (11kW Charger) (523 ps) - AC CHARGING
    £39,484
    BMW iX 50 111.5kWh M Sport xDrive (11kW Charger) (523 ps) - AC CHARGING
    • 2023
    • •
    • 60,882 miles
    • •
    • Electric
    • •
    • Automatic
    Carsa Mountsorrel

    Icon - location pin Loughborough

  • BMW iX 50 111.5kWh M Sport xDrive (11kW Charger) (523 ps) - AC CHARGING
    BMW iX 50 111.5kWh M Sport xDrive (11kW Charger) (523 ps) - AC CHARGING
    BMW iX 50 111.5kWh M Sport xDrive (11kW Charger) (523 ps) - AC CHARGING
    £39,484
    BMW iX 50 111.5kWh M Sport xDrive (11kW Charger) (523 ps) - AC CHARGING
    • 2023
    • •
    • 60,882 miles
    • •
    • Electric
    • •
    • Automatic
    Carsa Halesown

    Icon - location pin Halesowen

Hybrid used BMW 5 Series cars in stock

  • AA finance available

    BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 520d MHT SE Touring 5dr Diesel Hybrid Steptronic xDrive Euro
    BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 520d MHT SE Touring 5dr Diesel Hybrid Steptronic xDrive Euro
    BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 520d MHT SE Touring 5dr Diesel Hybrid Steptronic xDrive Euro
    £16,450
    BMW 5 SERIES 2.0 520d MHT SE Touring 5dr Diesel Hybrid Steptronic xDrive Euro
    • 2020
    • •
    • 96,124 miles
    • •
    • Hybrid
    • •
    • Automatic
    Dream Motoring World Ltd

    Icon - location pin London

  • BMW 5 Series 2.0 520d MHT M Sport Touring Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    BMW 5 Series 2.0 520d MHT M Sport Touring Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    BMW 5 Series 2.0 520d MHT M Sport Touring Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    £22,495
    BMW 5 Series 2.0 520d MHT M Sport Touring Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    • 2021
    • •
    • 61,240 miles
    • •
    • Diesel Hybrid
    • •
    • Automatic
    MB Specialists

    Icon - location pin London

  • BMW 5 Series 3.0 530d MHT M Sport Saloon 4dr Diesel Hybrid Steptronic xDrive
    BMW 5 Series 3.0 530d MHT M Sport Saloon 4dr Diesel Hybrid Steptronic xDrive
    BMW 5 Series 3.0 530d MHT M Sport Saloon 4dr Diesel Hybrid Steptronic xDrive
    £25,000

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    BMW 5 Series 3.0 530d MHT M Sport Saloon 4dr Diesel Hybrid Steptronic xDrive
    • 2021
    • •
    • 58,019 miles
    • •
    • Diesel Hybrid
    • •
    • Automatic
    Abaza Motors Ltd

    Icon - location pin Wembley

The BMW 5 Series at a glance

With its blend of balanced handling, refined engines and a premium cabin, the BMW 5 Series has long been the go-to executive saloon for drivers who want comfort without giving up driving enjoyment. First launched in the 1970s, the 5 Series has built its reputation for being engaging to drive, making it equally at home tackling daily commutes, family trips or long motorway drives. Often compared with rivals like the Mercedes E-Class or Audi A6, it stands out for subtle luxury and a reassuringly solid drive. As the generations have evolved, so has the technology. The 2010–2017 models remain popular for their timeless design and wide choice of engines. Post-2017 versions sharpen their looks and add advanced safety systems, upgraded infotainment and efficient mild-hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrains. Whichever era you choose, a used BMW 5 Series promises comfort, space and driver involvement, making it a dependable choice for both business and family life.

Pros

  • Icon - tickBalanced ride and handling
  • Icon - tickHuge engine line-up (diesel, petrol, hybrid, M5)
  • Icon - tickStrong safety and infotainment tech

Cons

  • Icon - crossRunning costs higher than average saloons
  • Icon - crossDiesel reliability can vary
  • Icon - crossBig footprint = careful parking needed

Hire Purchase (HP)

HP is a finance plan that allows you to spread the cost of the car by making monthly payments over an agreed term.

You make higher monthly payments than a Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) agreement, so that when you come to the end of the agreement you'll own the car.

Unlike PCP, there are no limits on mileage.

HP could be right for you if want to own the car at the end of the agreement, without the need to make a larger final payment.

  • What are the key safety features of the BMW 5 Series?

    Even older models have airbags, stability control, traction control and auto emergency braking. Post-2017 cars raise the game with adaptive LED headlights, lane departure warning and a suite of advanced driver aids.

  • What engine options are available with the BMW 5 Series?

    Take your pick from diesels like the frugal 520d, mid-range 525d/530d, or petrols from the 520i up to the snarling M5's V8. From 2017, BMW threw in mild-hybrids and plug-in hybrids (530e, 545e) for greener motoring without losing that 5 Series charm. And the M Sport trims? They keep the same engines as their regular counterparts, but dressed up with sporty flair.

  • What are the standard technology and infotainment features in the BMW 5 Series?

    Most 5 Series come loaded: sat nav, DAB, Bluetooth and a slick touchscreen are the basics. Step into mid-2010s cars and you'll find voice control, parking sensors and USB ports. Newer ones pile on Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and wireless charging.

  • What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 5 Series?

    The diesel 520d can stretch beyond 50mpg without trying too hard. Petrols hover around 35mpg, while the plug-in hybrid 530e can officially crack 100mpg if you're diligent about charging. It's best to expect less on long, petrol-only runs.

  • What should I check when buying a used BMW 5 Series?

    Paperwork first: a full service history is essential, especially for diesels. Then scan for common wear and tear – think infotainment glitches, warning lights or suspension wear. Watch for timing-chain wear in diesels, plus air-suspension and EGR/DPF concerns. Check the alloys and bodywork for scuffs, and if you want belt-and-braces reassurance, book The AA Vehicle Inspection before you buy.

  • Are BMW 5 Series cars reliable?

    Generally, yes – particularly if well-maintained. Petrols age gracefully, while diesels can sometimes struggle with emissions systems or suspension parts. Most issues are minor (electronics, trim), and recent models have scored strongly in UK reliability surveys. Keep it serviced, and it'll look after you in return.

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