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Each independent RAC inspection takes around an hour and includes a ramped underside inspection as well as a multi-speed Road test.
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Location: Bedford
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This 2007 BMW 5 Series Diesel Saloon 520d M Sport 4dr is offered to you directly from Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions who are the original owners from new.
This car has covered 42436 miles from new. The full HPI check showed no record of any major accidents, as can be seen (for free) on the clear HPI report. This car also comes with a history, and a valid V5 document. An independent RAC Body and Mechanical inspection has been conducted, for which the full details can be accessed from the RAC report beneath the photos.
The superb-handling 5 Series is top of the class for driving pleasure. Care and attention ooze from every joint of these cars. This careful approach is also evident in the cabin where top-notch materials are used and put together to make a hugely appealing interior. With proven mechanicals, reliability should not be an issue. This is the BMW 520d M Sport that produces 163BHP using a 6 speed manual gearbox.
Finished in Metallic black this BMW comes with half leather, front fog lights, alloy wheels, electric windows, reverse parking aids, steering wheel height adjustment, air conditioning, cruise control, Radio CD, immobiliser, remote central locking, driver, passenger and side airbags.
This car has a full BMW service history, last serviced on the 30/12/09 at 36778 miles. We have an MOT until April 2011 and two keys for this car.
If you wish to know further information about this vehicle, please use the 'Ask a Question' tab (just above the 'Arrange a Viewing' tab) to the right of this listing to contact us.
The handover agent looking after this vehicle is Chloe.
Each independent RAC inspection takes around an hour and includes a ramped underside inspection as well as a multi-speed Road test.
be informed – buy safe – be safe
if this car is not as described, you do not have to go through with the sale and your handling fee will be refunded

The following items have been checked by the RAC. Please see Notes below.
| 1 | Body Damage | |
| 2 | Panel condition/paintwork | |
| 3 | Glass | |
| 4 | Interior Condition | |
| 5 | Bumpers and exterior condition | |
| 6 | Interior controls | |
| 7 | Lights | |
| 8 | Heaters/radio/accessories | |
| 9 | Engine/battery | |
| 10 | Wheels, trims, toolkit | |
| 11 | Fluid leaks | |
| 12 | Exhaust | |
| 13 | Brake system | |
| 14 | Keys and locks | |
| 15 | Road test (where applicable) | |
| 16 | Underside check (where applicable) |
Check Points for Road
Test Drive

| VRM: | RF07GFO |
| Make: | BMW |
| Model: | 520D M SPORT |
| Year of manufacture: | 2007 |
| Date of first registration: | 27 Apr 2007 |
| Total previous keepers: | 0 (see note) |
| Date previous keeper acquired vehicle: | N/A |
| Last change of keeper date: | 27 Apr 2007 |
| Date previous keeper disposed of vehicle: | N/A |
| Body: | 4 Door Saloon |
| Current colour: | BLACK |
| Number of previous colours: | 0 |
| Wheel Plan: | 2 Axle Rigid Body |
| Weight (kg): | 0 |
| Engine size (cc): | 1995 |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed Manual Diesel |
| Date exported: | N/A |
| Date scrapped: | N/A |
| Is imported: | No |
| Is from Northern Ireland: | No |
Note: 'Total Previous Keepers' refers to the keepers previous to the present. If "0" is shown then the car is still registered to its keeper from new.
Carsite provides an indication of the probable annual Vehicle Tax based on this car’s CO2 emissions, age, and the government’s rating as from 1st April 2010.
| Band | CO2 Emissions [g/km] | Petrol Car | Diesel Car | Alternative Fuel Car | This car's emissions
level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 0 - 100 | £0 | £0 | £0 | |
| B | 101 - 110 | £20 | £20 | £10 | |
| C | 111 - 120 | £30 | £30 | £20 | |
| D | 121 - 130 | £90 | £90 | £80 | |
| E | 131 - 140 | £110 | £110 | £100 | |
| F | 141 - 150 | £125 | £125 | £115 | |
| G | 151 - 165 | £155 | £155 | £145 | 158
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| H | 166 - 175 | £180 | £180 | £170 | |
| I | 176 - 185 | £200 | £200 | £190 | |
| J | 186 - 200 | £235 | £235 | £225 | |
| K | 201 - 225 | £245 | £245 | £235 | |
| L | 226 - 255 | £425 | £425 | £415 | |
| M | 256 and above | £435 | £435 | £425 |
There are thirteen payment bands, A to M, for cars registered on or after 1 March 2001. Band K includes cars that have a CO2 figure over 225 g/km, but which were first registered before 23 March 2006.
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Comments from Carsite
This car has the normal chips and marks you would expect with a car of this age and mileage. We have photographed the worst areas but please do click and see the inspector's report for more details. The car was last serviced at 36778 miles in 12/09.