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How reliable is the 2005 BMW 530i?
How reliable is the 2005 BMW 530i petrol?
Patrick Gannon (Dublin)May 2013 Filed under: reliability
Expert answer
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.
Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor@neilmbriscoe