{"id":31011,"date":"2022-07-20T01:30:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T17:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carsome.my\/news\/item\/bmw-5-series-guide"},"modified":"2025-06-30T12:12:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T04:12:49","slug":"bmw-5-series-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/bmw-5-series-guide","title":{"rendered":"Should You Buy a Used BMW 5 Series (F10) for the Price of a New Mazda CX-5?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that for the price of a new <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/buy-car\/mazda\/cx-5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mazda CX-5<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can get a used <\/span><b>BMW 5 Series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Here is everything you need to know when buying a used <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/buy-car\/bmw\/5?budget=0,160000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">F10 BMW 5 Series<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>6<\/b><b>th<\/b><b> generation<\/b> <b>BMW 5 Series (F10)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was in production from 2010 to 2016 and the <\/span><b>BMW F10 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facelift or in BMW\u2019s term, \u201c<\/span><b>Life<\/b> <b>Cycle<\/b> <b>Impulse<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d <\/span><b>(LCI)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was launched in late-2013 here in Malaysia. In this article, we shall look at the facelifted <\/span><b>5 Series <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">since it has several improvements over the pre-facelift model which make it a better option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three years later, the <\/span><b>F10 5 Series LCI <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was given an <\/span><b>update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in early-2016 with more standard kits at a significant price reduction thanks to the <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wapcar.my\/news\/malaysia-mulls-co2-emission-as-requirement-for-eev-more-hybrids-to-come-21236\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EEV (Energy Efficient Vehicles) incentives<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Initially, only the <\/span><b>BMW 528i LCI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> received the <\/span><b>M Sport <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trim but after the update both the <\/span><b>BMW 520d LCI <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>BMW 520i LCI <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">received it too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>M Sport <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refers to a trim level equipped with the M Sport styling kit and several handling upgrades. These make your <\/span><b>BMW <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">look like a rip-snorting <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wapcar.my\/previous-cars\/bmw\/bmw-m5-f10-lci-2017\"><b>M <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">model<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but with the most economical engines in the range. Besides coming with stunning, sporty aesthetics, the <\/span><b>M Sport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> model also has lower running costs than a proper <\/span><b>BMW M5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/how-to-renew-road-tax-and-insurance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">road tax renewal<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thanks to it having a 2.0-liter versus a 4.4-liter engine, with the latter having a much higher road tax cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Brief Recap on Prices<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>BMW 5 Series (F10) LCI <\/b><b>pre<\/b><b>-update:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 520d LCI: <\/span><b>RM354,800<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 520i LCI: <\/span><b>RM368,800<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 528i M Sport LCI: <\/span><b>RM419,800<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>BMW 5 Series (F10) LCI <\/b><b>post<\/b><b>-update:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 520d M Sport LCI: <\/span><b>RM317,800<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 520i M Sport LCI: <\/span><b>RM329,800<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 528i M Sport LCI: <\/span><b>RM378,800<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27815\" src=\"https:\/\/carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screenshot_4.png\" alt=\"bmw 520i m sport\" width=\"769\" height=\"495\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 520i M Sport LCI (Post-update)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27816\" src=\"https:\/\/carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screenshot_3.png\" alt=\"bmw 5 series pre update\" width=\"770\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 520i LCI (Pre-update)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>Quick Run-down on the BMW 5 Series (F10) Specs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>F10 BMW 5 Series LCI <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">came with <\/span><b>two engines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a petrol <\/span><b>2.0-liter turbocharged engine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (codenamed <\/span><b>N20<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) in two different power outputs and a <\/span><b>diesel 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (codenamed <\/span><b>B47 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 which replaced the old <\/span><b>N47<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in September 2014, so this is something to take note of). All models were paired to a <\/span><b>ZF eight-speed transmission<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and power is delivered through the rear wheels.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Model<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Power Output<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 520d LCI \/ 520d M Sport LCI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>190 HP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b> 400 Nm<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 520i LCI \/ 520i M Sport LCI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>184 HP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>270 Nm<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 528i M Sport LCI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>245 HP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>350 Nm<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As standard, all <\/span><b>F10 5 Series LCI <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">came with <\/span><b>adaptive LED headlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>LED fog lamps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for brighter and clearer visibility of where you are heading. For the convenience of the driver, it gets <\/span><b>automatic headlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>automatic rain sensing wipers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>electronic parking brake with auto hold function<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (this maintains the car in stationary without you stepping on the brakes \u2013 a lifesaver during traffic jams) and <\/span><b>brake energy regeneration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which helps charge the car\u2019s battery when you brake. Besides that, it gets a tire pressure monitor system, engine oil level, coolant level, and battery level monitoring sensors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the inside, you get a <\/span><b>full LCD\/digital instrument cluster <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where you can change the look of the speedometer based on the driving modes you select.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27831\" src=\"https:\/\/carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bmw-5-series-lcd-instrument-comfort-mode.png\" alt=\"bmw 5 series lcd instrument comfort mode\" width=\"1009\" height=\"591\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCD Instrument Cluster (Comfort Mode)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27830\" src=\"https:\/\/carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lcd-instrument-sports-mode.png\" alt=\"bmw 5 series sports+ instrument cluster\" width=\"1032\" height=\"664\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCD Instrument Cluster showing digital dials (Sports+ Mode)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, after the update all models also received the <\/span><b>M Sport steering wheel with paddle shifters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>front<\/b> <b>sports seats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make the car feel more engaging and comfortable to drive at speed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27829\" src=\"https:\/\/carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bmw-5-series-cockpit.png\" alt=\"bmw 5 series cockpit\" width=\"1034\" height=\"757\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cockpit View (M Sport steering wheel)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27828\" src=\"https:\/\/carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/m-sport-steering.png\" alt=\"m sport steering\" width=\"988\" height=\"721\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M Sport steering wheel with paddle shifters<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Styling wise, prior to the update, the <\/span><b>520d LCI <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">received 17-inch rims while the <\/span><b>520i LCI <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">received 18-inch rims, both being <\/span><b>non-M Sport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rims. After the update, all models featured the <\/span><b>M Sport exterior styling kit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>M Sport badges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a set of <\/span><b>18-inch M Sport rims <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while the top of the range <\/span><b>528i M Sport LCI <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gets a larger set of <\/span><b>19-inch M Sport rims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the update,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the <\/span><b>BMW 528i M Sport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> received a <\/span><b>16-speaker Harmon Kardon <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surround sound system while the rest only had a <\/span><b>12-speaker Hi-Fi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sound system. However, the <\/span><b>Harmon Kardon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> speakers were not available in any of the models <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after the update<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so this is something to take note of too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out how tires can be a tell-tale sign of a poorly maintained car <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/used-car-tires\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Recap of BMW 5 Series Used Car Prices<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>YEAR<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>MODEL<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>MILEAGE (~)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>PRICE (~)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 520i LCI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95,935 KM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RM112,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 520i LCI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">97,509 KM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RM114,900<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 520i M Sport LCI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">98,324 KM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RM154,400<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>A Fair Price to Pay<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/buy-car\/bmw\/5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">From our website<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the price of a used <\/span><b>F10 BMW 5 Series LCI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ranges from <\/span><b>RM112,000 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to <\/span><b>RM155,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depending on the year, model, trim, condition, and the mileage of the car. The term \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fair price to pay<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d is a subjective matter but we have chosen three models that we consider \u201cfair\u201d based on our experience and expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the table above, you can get a <\/span><b>2014 BMW 520i LCI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b>RM114,900<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a mileage of 97,509 KM. With a 10 percent down payment, the estimated monthly installment is <\/span><b>RM1,259 per month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, you can get a <\/span><b>2014 BMW 520i LCI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for slightly cheaper at <\/span><b>RM112,500 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a mileage of 95,935 KM. With the similar loan calculations, you\u2019re looking to pay an estimated sum of <\/span><b>RM1,233 per month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, if you want a less \u201cuncle-looking\u201d <\/span><b>5 Series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> then take a look at the <\/span><b>BMW 520i M Sport LCI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b>RM154,900 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a mileage of 98,324 KM. Again, with a 10 percent down payment, the estimated monthly installment is <\/span><b>RM1,692 per month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Which BMW 5 Series Model to Buy?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend the <\/span><b>F10 5 Series <\/b><b>LCI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> models as <\/span><b>BMW Malaysia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would have addressed the common issues on the pre-facelift models. That includes models manufactured from 2014 onwards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personally, I would go for the <\/span><b>2016 BMW 520i M Sport LCI <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as it gets the <\/span><b>M Sport <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trim with more appealing styling and the <\/span><b>sports seats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with excellent thigh and lumbar support, which can reduce fatigue during traffic jams.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, it would <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">only be a six-year-old car<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the time of writing this article. With <\/span><b>BMW Malaysia <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offering five years\/unlimited-mileage warranty and a free service package at the time, it means that the car would not have missed any service for the first five years. With that being said, every used car has different owners and different maintenance habits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out how CARSOME takes the worry out of buying pre-owned cars <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/carsome-certified-standard\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Pros and Cons of a BMW 5 Series (F10)<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pros<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent handling &#8211; goes through twisty roads at high speed without losing traction<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not the most reliable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfortable &#8211; absorbs bumps and potholes with ease<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exhaust pipes are not split, not even on the <\/span><b>M<\/b> <b>Sport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> trim<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large boot capacity at 520-liters \u2013 easily fits two large luggage bags<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spare parts can be expensive to replace<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good sound insulation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does not look outdated both on the exterior and interior<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intuitive media unit (BMW iDrive System)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>What Are the Common Problems?<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Common problems<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Repair and replacement costs (~)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ECU Failure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM3,500<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ruptured intake hose (<\/span><b>N20<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> engine)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM500<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timing chain failure (<\/span><b>N20 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engine)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM2,500<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water pump failure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM2,000<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheel speed sensor failure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM350<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water leakage on the firewall<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM650<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking brake failure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM1,500<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melting interior door handles\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM550<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>How Much to Maintain?<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Maintenance<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Costs (~)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Road Tax<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM377.50\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tires\/pc (~)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM380 &#8211; RM640<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor service (Engine oil and oil filter) [~]<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM450 \u2013 RM500<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transmission fluid (gearbox oil) [~]<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM1,000<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spark plugs\/pc (~)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM80<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Front brake pads (~)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM400\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rear brake pads (~)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM300<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air conditioner service (~)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM250<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>The BMW 5 Series Offers Driving Pleasure Everyone Would Enjoy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the <\/span><b>F10 BMW 5 Series <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has its fair share of common problems, you will still see newly registered number plates of the <\/span><b>F10 5 Series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the road. Why, you asked? It\u2019s because buyers who are looking at the <\/span><b>BMW 5 Series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> already know what they are looking for \u2013 a vehicle that does daily commute comfortably, that does long road trips without causing fatigue, a vehicle that hauls large items and is able to do all these while giving the driver, in BMW\u2019s own words, \u201c<\/span><b><i>Sheer Driving Pleasure<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d. The <\/span><b>F10 BMW 5 Series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a daily driver without compromises and for all age groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Buy CARSOME Certified for Peace of Mind<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at CARSOME, we believe in creating an end-to-end buying journey to eliminate the concerns common in a traditional used car buying experience. <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/carsome-certified-standard\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CARSOME Certified<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the new standard of buying pre-owned cars backed up by our <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/carsomes-175-points-you-should-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">175-point inspection<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> together with our <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/carsome-certified-lab\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CARSOME Certified Refurbishment Process<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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