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BMW M5 saloon (2011-2017): owner reviews

"The BMW M5 is a high-performance saloon that's addictively fast and brilliant to drive, but there’s no doubt it's lost some of the involvement of previous models. It's expensive to buy and run, too"

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by Richard Ingram

28 Sep 2016

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Carbuyer Rating

3.2 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.0 out of 5

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92%of people would recommend this car to a friend

Common Problems

Brakes, Gearbox / clutch (1 case)
Electrics (3 cases)

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I find my new M5 much heavier, stodgier and less agile than the previous model. Getting the power down on anything but perfect dry tarmac is frustrating, the brakes struggle to cope and I hate the DST gearbox. Driving it feels like piloting a very powerful oil tanker with fuel economy to match.

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No Red thumbs down

Tell us what you think about your car?

excellent as well maintained.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Probably the most perfect car I've ever owned. Everything works flawlessly and puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel. Yes it's expensive and running costs are high, but try finding a cheap and efficient car that'll give you the same experience.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Yes Green thumbs up

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starts every time

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Have had BMWs for years, time was right to move up into the M Division, and what a promotion. This car is so well behaved in and around town it drives quiet and relaxed in comfort and efficient mode, but set those M buttons up and let the devil entertain you and enjoy the ride....

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Yes Green thumbs up

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No major issues except faulty oil sensor and blown amplifier

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Apart from a clutch slave cylinder, it has never let me down despite numerous high speed runs around Europe

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Yes Green thumbs up

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No failures in 4 years of ownership

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Engine shutdown but no fault found.

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Yes Green thumbs up

Tell us what you think about your car?

100%

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Yes Green thumbs up

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