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Summary for 2005 BMW 5 Series Diesel Saloon 525d M Sport 4dr Auto

This 2005 BMW 5 Series Diesel Saloon 525d M Sport 4dr Auto is offered to you from Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, who are the original owners from new.

This car has covered a warranted 19179 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 left-hand side menu.

The BMW five series is one of the best cars on the road, it has everything you could want from an executive saloon. It's refined, spacious, well equipped, and the best car in the class to drive. It's been voted What Car? Executive Car of the Year 2006. They offer excellent performance, reliability and high levels of specification. The 2.5 litre six-cylinder diesel is a joy, it produces 177BHP and uses a six-speed automatic gearbox, yet will return an impressive 36MPG. The engine is also inline with the new Euro 4 emissions and makes a sporting thrum rather than an unpleasant clatter. The handling is superb goes straight to the top of the class for driving pleasure. Ride comfort is excellent at all speeds. Safety is also paramount, as the new 5 series has scored the maximum five stars in the Euro Ncap crash tests.

This car is finished in metallic Titanium Silver and comes with full Grey leather sports upholstery, you can tell you’re in the sport model as everything is embossed with the M-Tec logo and the 18-inch MV 2 alloy wheels and M-Tec body kit really make this car stand out, the shark fin roof aerial is another nice touch. The specification also includes climate control air-conditioning, electric windows, electric wing mirrors, front and rear parking proximity sensors, cruise control and a radio CD player. A factory fitted glass electric sunroof with sunblind has also been fitted to this ca rat an extra cost of £855. For the comfort of the driver, the seat is fully adjustable and the steering column is reach and rake adjustable, it also comes with a multifunction steering wheel. For safety, these cars come with dynamic traction and stability control (DTC), ABS brakes with brake assist, remote control central locking with alarm and immobiliser and eight airbags.

The new 5 series is in a different league to the competition, everything about them oozes class and perfection. This particular car comes with full main dealer service history, is covered by manufactures warranty until September 2008 and comes with two remote control keys.

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Car Tax

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
H	166 - 175	£180	£180	£170
I	176 - 185	£200	£200	£190
J	186 - 200	£235	£235	£225
K	201 - 225	£245	£245	£235	208
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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