Question 1

What are the known problems of the BMW 520d N47 engine?

Accepted Answer

Its timing chain sits at the back of the engine and can stretch, most often on early cars: listen for a rattle at idle. The B47 that replaced it from 2014 is far less affected.

Question 2

How much road tax does a used BMW 520d pay in Luxembourg?

Accepted Answer

Its CO₂ figure × 0.9 × a band factor that rises with emissions, so half as much again as a petrol car with the same CO₂. At 130 g/km that comes to about €105 a year.

Question 3

Did BMW 5 Series diesels have an EGR recall?

Accepted Answer

Yes, BMW recalled many diesels built from about 2010 to 2017 to replace the EGR cooler, which could leak and in rare cases cause a fire. Ask for proof that the work was done.

Question 4

Is a used BMW 5 Series diesel still worth buying?

Accepted Answer

For long cross-border commutes, yes: the 520d and 530d are frugal on the motorway. On short trips the particulate filter struggles to regenerate, so a 530e plug-in may suit better.

Question 5

Which diesel engines does the new BMW 5 Series have?

Accepted Answer

The 520d with 197 PS, with rear-wheel drive or xDrive, and the six-cylinder 540d xDrive with 303 PS, each as a saloon or a Touring and always with an automatic gearbox.

Used BMW 5 Series diesel cars in Luxembourg

BMW 530 Gran Turismo 530DA GT 245

BMW 530 530 d

BMW 520d Touring 2.0 190 ch Mild Hybrid

BMW 530 dA xDrive Touring Luxury Line

BMW 530 F11

BMW 530 530 d

BMW M550d Touring

BMW 520d xDrive Berline

BMW 520d xDrive Touring

BMW 535 535d xDrive Touring Msport-Aut.