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Our Fleet Test Drive Review: BMW 520d Touring - 13th report
Date: 27 May 2010 | Author: Tristan Young
Brake pad miles to go
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The 520d has travelled nearly 2000 miles since the front brake pads were replaced and the sensor reset.
That meant, according to the car's computer, the pads were good for another 25,000 miles. However, rather than reading 23,000 miles, the computer now shows 19,000 miles to, a drop of 6000 (see above). After a quick chat to BMW HQ, mainly about my driving style, they agree the car needs to be looked at by their technicians. BMW 520d Touring M-sport
Business Edition 5dr autoMileage 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 rivalsPositive Excellent efficiency,
great to drive, classyNegative Short life brake pads,
ride
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