The one most important thing that others should know about my car is that it runs well.
My vehicle is great. It has not had any problems. It performs well in various conditions and it is very reliable. The seats are very comfortable and all of the features and controls are great.
Robert G
It's considered one of the best BMW ever built
It has been a very good car. Low maintenance and easy to work on
Tammy S
Comfortable, reliable BMW 530.
Very reliable, heated seats, automatic wipers, powerful v6 3 liter engine. Steering wheel controls, power windows, mirrors and door locks. Auto dimming rearview mirror. Extremely comfortable seats that have multiple adjustments including tilt and lumbar. Power moonroof. Easy to work on with parts being very reasonably priced.
Remy R
A very dependable, good car, follow service protocol and this will last.
Love it its 8 cylinder, comfortable and easy to drive especially interstate driving! It makes you feel young behind its wheel while driving, I enjoy so much driving it!
Manuel Magallanez
BMW's bulletproof engine
I am the proud owner of a 2003 BMW 530i also known as an e39. My car has now has 212,000 on the odometer and is still running strong.Everything about this car screams awesome and I feel like a million bucks when driving one. As with all used vehicles things do go wrong with these cars and the most important thing to look for when buying one with higher miles is to see if the radiator, thermostat, fuel pump, coil packs, have been replaced and basic maintenance has been done cause those things will need to be replaced in them if it has over 100 to 150k on the engine. I Bought mine with 196k on it and have replaced all those above mentioned items and she runs smooth like butter. They all also have oil leaks from the valve cover so they are a easy fix if you know how to turn a wrench or take it to a reputable dealer to have the valve cover seal replaced cause BMW will charge you the vehicles price to fix the above items. I would definitely recommend this vehicle to anyone that can do basic repairs themselves. I also had to replace two wheel bearings and some front suspension parts so she doesn't rattle anymore when she hits a bump or squeks when she turns. Interior is comfortable and everything works.e39's do need window relays replaced since the wires tend to frey with age so windows won't roll down anymore or only roll down slightly. I replaced my drivers side one and it's perfect now. The sun roof rattles some so I need to tighten some screws on it im ammusing, hopefully an easy fix. Instrument clusters on all these factory radios dot matrix's will make it almost impossible to see stations on them. My gauge cluster had been replaced around 110k so i still have hopefully another 80k in it left. Door handles on these cars also get stuck or won't open at all so high mile ones need to be replaced eventually. All cheap fixes if your a DIY type person. The car is beautiful and the clear coat on my car is still looking brand new. Im the third owner and will only drive BMW's from now on. I'm a Beemer fan for life. If you can find a 530i with around 100k on it, buy it cause they run forever and are BMW's version of a Honda Civic in regards to engine reliability.
Patricia A
It is solid and safe; as well as, is very responsive handling any type of road condition.
The interior is very luxurious and is extremely comfortable. I performs great and has the horsepower I desire in a car. It is very solid and I feel safe driving it.
ekta k
It is an absolutely reliable, safe and powerful car.
It's a reliable car. Great to drive. Safe for the kids.
Cheyenne K
Heated seats are really super cool.
Heated seats are nice, I do not like leather because it is cruel to animals especially cows so cars without leather are cool.
Negative Owner Reviews
Nicole H
The car is very easy to handle and makes for a great starter car to learn how to drive one. We used it as a beater car and it worked out very well for our family
Due to the car being very old, there are a lot of keep up with the vehicle. It was also a pre-owned car so that ads to the wear and tear. The sun roof has broken 3 times and the shock system was replaced as well.
Breanna C
Sleek and timeless looking BMW.
My 2003 BMW 540i is an amazing car. Although the repairs on it are expensive, as long as you upkeep the maintenance your repairs will be minimal. Performance wise, the car handles amazing- keeps corners nice and tightly with little effort and has a lot of power - it'll put you back in your seat if accelerating too quickly. My 540i came with the sports package, not exactly sure what that included so I don't recommend it, but this car looks very sleek and sporty and gives you confidence when behind the wheel. The only negative about this car, is that it doesn't handle well in snow- at all! But overall, this vehicle is amazing and I plan on owning this one for a very long time.
Madison W
The car is not in the best shape but can be fixed up and repaired.
Has a oil leak and the windows do not work, the seats are messed up and the carpet has stains. The car needs new struts and it needs new headlights. It just got a new turning signal. It is great on Gas and is a manual 6 speed car, or gas over 200,000 miles on it and I have had it for 3 years.
BMW 5 Series Models
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It is an absolutely reliable, safe and powerful car.
It's a reliable car. Great to drive. Safe for the kids.
Manuel Magallanez
on February 6, 2021
BMW's bulletproof engine
I am the proud owner of a 2003 BMW 530i also known as an e39. My car has now has 212,000 on the odometer and is still running strong.Everything about this car screams awesome and I feel like a million bucks when driving one. As with all used vehicles things do go wrong with these cars and the most important thing to look for when buying one with higher miles is to see if the radiator, thermostat, fuel pump, coil packs, have been replaced and basic maintenance has been done cause those things will need to be replaced in them if it has over 100 to 150k on the engine. I Bought mine with 196k on it and have replaced all those above mentioned items and she runs smooth like butter. They all also have oil leaks from the valve cover so they are a easy fix if you know how to turn a wrench or take it to a reputable dealer to have the valve cover seal replaced cause BMW will charge you the vehicles price to fix the above items. I would definitely recommend this vehicle to anyone that can do basic repairs themselves. I also had to replace two wheel bearings and some front suspension parts so she doesn't rattle anymore when she hits a bump or squeks when she turns. Interior is comfortable and everything works.e39's do need window relays replaced since the wires tend to frey with age so windows won't roll down anymore or only roll down slightly. I replaced my drivers side one and it's perfect now. The sun roof rattles some so I need to tighten some screws on it im ammusing, hopefully an easy fix. Instrument clusters on all these factory radios dot matrix's will make it almost impossible to see stations on them. My gauge cluster had been replaced around 110k so i still have hopefully another 80k in it left. Door handles on these cars also get stuck or won't open at all so high mile ones need to be replaced eventually. All cheap fixes if your a DIY type person. The car is beautiful and the clear coat on my car is still looking brand new. Im the third owner and will only drive BMW's from now on. I'm a Beemer fan for life. If you can find a 530i with around 100k on it, buy it cause they run forever and are BMW's version of a Honda Civic in regards to engine reliability.
The 2003 BMW 5 Series has an average owner rating of 4.50 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 19 other Luxury Midsize Cars.
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Ranks #1 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy
The 2003 BMW 5 Series has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #1 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.
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Is The 2003 BMW 5 Series A Good Car?
Yes it is. Good seats, good radio, good ac, good rims, nice leg room. Very spacious. Very good heater
Brandy B.
Yes very good even with children and gets around good in the snow it is a hatchback in between SUV and sedan I love it
Christi L.
How Reliable Is The 2003 BMW 5 Series?
Yes it is. It has a tiny problem were the radio turns off every hour automatically. This is not supposed to happen and not a setting but it is only a minor annoyance
Samantha B.
For the most part this car has been very reliable and I would definitely recommend this vehicle to others even families great family car still sporty
Sarah C.
Is The 2003 BMW 5 Series A Good Value?
5000 dollars. For 5000 dollars it is a very good car with nice tech and nice reliability. It has never broken down and it always works well. Honestly the best car I've had