Our Fleet Test Drive Review: BMW 520d Touring - 10th report
Date:
14 April 2010
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Author: Tristan Young
Brake pad warning
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Category: | Executive | P11D price: | £34,790 | Key rival: | Audi A6 | |
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I wasn't expecting to visit a dealer while running the BMW 520d Business Edition, especially not for a service, but a few miles back a service warning appeared on the dash. A quick look online revealed my nearest BMW service centre to be in Sunningdale, and phone call later I had the car booked in and a text confirming the matter.
The person who took the booking seemed surprised the brakes had gone so early and suggested it may be a warranty issue, possibly due to the recent snow and gritting. I felt a little relieved.
My only disappointment is that because I opted for a collect and deliver service I have to wait nearly a month.
We'll see how the issue is handled in the next report.
BMW 520d Touring M-sport Business Edition 5dr auto | Mileage | 8109 | Claimed combined consumption | 48.7mpg | Our average consumption | 38.3mpg | P11D price | £34,790 | Model price range | £31,090-£67,905 | CO2 (tax) | 154g/km (21%) | BIK 20/40% per month | £121/£243 | Service interval | variable | Insurance | group 16 | Warranty | 3yrs/unlimited | Boot space (min/max) | 500/1650 litres | Engine size/power | 1995cc/177PS | Top speed/0-62mph | 139mph/8.6secs | Why we’re running it | To see if 520d Business Edition can match rivals | Positive | Excellent efficiency, great to drive, classy | Negative | Short life brake pads, ride |
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