BMW - 5 Series Euro NCAP - 4 STAR
The 525i SE auto received the prestige What Car? Executive car of the year award in both 2006 and 2007. The 525d SE Auto was the 2005 winner, whilst the BMW 525d SE Auto Touring was one of the top three contenders for the What Car? Estate car of the year
2007.
Available in Saloon and the estate Touring versions you can choose from 38 models - 11 petrol engines and 9 diesels in the Saloon and 9 petrol and 9 diesels in the Touring models.
For an Executive Car of the year award winner the 5 Series produces fantastically economical fuel consumption figures for its class, as illustrated by the 520d Saloon which returns an incredible ultra urban mpg of 60.10 and a combined mpg of 47.90. It even
obtained a VED Band D rating!
Six airbags; ABS brakes, Dynamic Stability Control, Dynamic Traction Control, Dynamic Brake Control and Cornering Brake Control are all standard in the 5 series. Deadlocks and an immobiliser are in place to keep thieves at bay, while a visible VIN helps make the car more easily traceable in the unfortunate event it
should be stolen
All Fives come with wheel-mounted controls for the stereo and climate control, plus the iDrive system that works the stereo, ventilation and traction control. All vehicles come with a CD player and electric seats, while optional Comfort seats have active head restraints to cushion the head in a crash. An optional display projects vital information onto the windscreen in the driver's line of sight. Electric door mirrors, alloys, electric front and rear windows, air con, and cruise control are amongst the many impressive standard features available on most models. Run flat tyres are also available, so there's no need to stop to change the wheel if you get a puncture.
All models come with a 3 year 60000 mile, 3 year paint and 12 year anti-corrosion manufacturers warranty.
About the manufacturer
As you would expect from such a prestige company, the BMW Group takes its environmental responsibilities seriously and is committed to reducing environmental impacts throughout the entire vehicle lifespan - from manufacturing, to use and servicing, and finally recycling. This concept among others has contributed to the BMW Group being listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Group Index.
BMW has for many years consistently employed methods such as Life Cycle Assessment and Design for Recycling in its decision making policies. It is committed to eliminating or continually reducing the environmental impact of its products and processes through intelligent technology based solutions. Its main aims being, to save energy and raw materials, keep emissions to an
absolute minimum and to avoid or reduce the amount of waste. The BMW group is a leader in the design of recycling-optimised products
In accordance with the ICC charter BMW takes into consideration efficient use of energy and raw materials, the sustainability of renewable resources, the minimisation of all adverse environmental impacts including waste generation and the safe disposal of residual wastes. To this aim the BMW group has created a set of guidelines representing its environmental philosophy. These guidelines are the
basis on which BMW Group conducts its operations. Details can be found at www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/about/corp/environment
All the BMW models, including the diesel variants, comply with the EU IV emission standard.