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How reliable is the 2005 BMW 530i?

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How reliable is the 2005 BMW 530i petrol?

Asked by patrick gannon ยท

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Hi Patrick,

It should be fine, as it was the four-cylinder diesel that was troublesome on the E60 5 Series, and the straight-six engines are pretty solid. Just make sure that it has a full and complete service history and, if there are any gaps in the maintenance, walk away.

Answered by Neil Briscoe

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