BMW 520D 2016

2016 BMW 520D: what owners report

• The 2020 TÜV Report finds F10 5 Series cars failing on axle joints and dampers at the first inspection, headlights from the third, and emissions tests over four times the average.2010–2017
• Two Polish owners of the G30 520d find the ride soft and floaty, closer to a large limousine than a sporty 5 Series.2016–2020
• EGR valves on 5 Series diesels clog with short-trip use, and the F10 has had recalls for EGR leaks and EGR cooler faults.2010–2017
• A German guide reports no notable weakness so far for the B47 diesel that replaced the N47 from July 2014, and no major problems with G30 engines.2014–2020