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BMW 5 Series shows high defect rates in TÜV inspections
The BMW 5 Series, a popular upper mid-range model often used as a company car, has recorded an above-average number of significant defects during vehicle inspections (HU). According to the Auto Bild TÜV-Report 2026, these issues are largely attributed to the high mileage these vehicles accumulate at a young age.
Despite these inspection results, the 5 Series remains a highly sought-after used vehicle, which continues to drive up market prices. The report focuses on the sixth and seventh generations, which debuted in 2010 and 2017, respectively.
Technical strengths noted include solid steering performance even as the vehicles age, a lack of rust, and generally reliable braking systems. Additionally, low rates of complaints regarding the chassis were observed in younger models, and lighting components typically remain error-free over time.
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The M5 CS xDrive has 467 kW/635 PS. www.flz.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.dk-online.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Rust is almost never found on these models. www.flz.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.dk-online.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The BMW 5 Series remains a highly sought-after used car. www.flz.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.dk-online.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] An above-average number of BMW 5 Series vehicles show significant defects during the Kfz-Hauptuntersuchung (HU). www.flz.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.dk-online.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] High mileage is a primary cause for the defects found in the BMW 5 Series. www.flz.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.dk-online.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de