Used BMW X5 for sale

While there are earlier versions of the X5s available, we’re focusing on the fourth-generation car - introduced in 2018 - as it combines modern features with competitive second-hand prices. Safety-wise, you’ll find that the X5 is equipped with lots of features and these helped it to achieve a five-star rating when tested by Euro NCAP in 2018. It’s equipped with a full range of assistance systems as well as clever features such as Autonomous Emergency Braking, or AEB.

Diesel power is a popular choice on the X5, with a 3.0-litre straight-six in the xDrive30d providing refined performance. There’s also a more powerful M50d version if you need some extra punch. Switch to petrol and you’ll find two 3.0-litre units available n the xDrive40i and more powerful M50i, while a range-topping 4.4-litre V8 can be found in the X5 M, or the latest M60i. However, a plug-in hybrid is also there in the xDrive45e and later xDrive50e. The latter cars got a bigger battery and can return up to 65 miles on electric-only range.

Equipment levels are good on all cars, with the main 12.3-inch infotainment system fitted to all models being packed with features as well as handy smartphone mirroring systems like Apple CarPlay. Usefully, you’ve got parking sensors at the front and rear - as well as a reversing camera - to help with parking. M Sport versions are a popular option and bring bigger wheels and sportier touches to both the interior and exterior of the car.

If you’re able to charge at home then the plug-in hybrid models will prove cheap to run and could return up to 166mpg when fully topped up. If a hybrid isn’t for you, then the 37.2mpg you’ll get from the diesel xDrive30d could be a good option. Petrol cars are thirstier, with even the standard 3.0-litre model returning around 28.2mpg. Expect V8 X5s to be costly - they’ll only return around 22mpg at best.

The X5 is a large, rather mechanically complex SUV and so there’s a fair bit which could go wrong. Routine maintenance is a must-have and you’ll need to look out for plenty of stamps in the servicing manual. However, with cars like this an AA Vehicle Inspection can prove invaluable. With it, a trained engineer will take a look over the car and provide a detailed report highlighting their findings, be they good or bad.

When properly maintained the BMW X5 can be reliable, so it really is down to the car’s history and former owners. In these instances, an AA Vehicle Inspection can really help to take away some of the worry about buying a premium used car like the X5.

The X5 comes equipped with a range of large, powerful engines going from a 3.0-litre straight-six diesel through to a 4.4-ltire turbocharged V8.