Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 -26 City / 25 -38 HWY
Horsepower
240 -445
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle ra h
Fast, quite, with a lot of features convenient for a driver
Beautiful car. A lot of room. Computerized and with maintenance free for 4 years. Great dealer service with shuttle to pick up
accountCircle Gregpry V
Very fast. Very smooth ride. Expensive maintenance. I had a BMW when I was 30.
My BMW is very well equipped. Fully loaded. It rides very smooth. I love it. It's dependable it's great on gas and very roomy.. I like the color the wheels and rims. This is the best car I ever owned. I bought it in 2015 and had no major issues. It's very dependable. It's good in the snow. It has a sunroof awesome sound system.
accountCircle Mehdi E
Higher-trim 550i models now include comfort access.
The 2015 5-series offers options in safety as a lane departure warning system and an active blind spot detection system. The series also carries a new second-generation night-vision system that detects pedestrians. It also has xenon adaptive headlights with automatic high beams to make nighttime driving easier.
accountCircle Chrisshane C
It's really a best machine. It's so comfortable.
My car is awesome vehicle. Its fuel economy is great. Its smooth and faster. It never fall in any problem. Its seat is very comfortable. Thanks to its 617hp, 4.4 liter turbocharged v8. It's actually super. Its remarkable in what it can do and its breadth of ability. However all of that capability and performance is muted by a layer of refinement. If BMW were to just focus more on fun and driver engagement, rather than outright capability and refinement.
accountCircle Barb S
Black 550 BMW from Warwick Rhode island dealership.
No problems. I love my car. BMW makes a great car. Great performance and very comfortable. Mine is black with oyster interior and tinted windows. I have the m-sport package. You must have tires that are performance. I use continentals, they handle the road and look good being a little thinner than standard tires.
accountCircle Hannah C
The BMW 528i is sleek and safe
It is pretty reliable, have to take it in to the shop a lot for random inspections or minor problems. It is comfortable and has a sleek design. There is a decent amount of legroom. It performs well on the road, no problems with steering or brakes. Overall I would recommend
accountCircle Martinez M
Great reliability rating. Has comfort and luxury all in one
Drives smooth, has heads up display, 2 cameras in front 1 in back with parking assist. Great on gas. Gets to places quick and fast due to sports package. Awesome interior quality, has good trunk space has greater predict reliability rating. 5 series comes in different models
accountCircle Mariana D
I enjoy the comfort my car offers and all of the extras it came with.
I love the safety this vehicle offers and it doesn't have any blind spots. The car handles great and I only wish I got a backup camera. My next car will also have heated and cooling seats. Besides that I enjoy the extended sunroof that makes it feel like a convertible.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jack C
BMW 528i not very reliable.
With only 42,000 miles, my 2015 BMW 528i needs a new radiator and has a perpetual oil leak that no mechanic can seem to find. All maintenance has been performed routinely, and the vehicle is otherwise in great condition. The base features on this vehicle are lacking compared to the competitors. The performance is great, you would never know it's only a 4-cyl.
accountCircle Samantha P
Expensive car to maintain and upkeep.
The parts are very expensive and they are hard to find. Mechanics also do not like to work on these model cars as it is more difficult than most cars. My car also uses up a lot of gas. I will definitely go with a more cheaper vehicle next time I got buy another car.
accountCircle Henry T
Great when brand new, would not get used.
Car handles adequately, though should be better for a sports car. Acceleration is acceptable, amenities are well appointed, through quality of materials seems questionable at times.
accountCircle Henry Y
I like it when the engine start, that is the BMW I know!
Nothing really wrong with it, or any problem. It is smooth and good. BMW is always my first choice, and this 5 series just doing it fine. I am glad that I have this car. But I do have some little complain, like I hope price can be lower, also the seat belt is a little sharp, it hurts a little on my neck.
accountCircle Jimi O
Vehicle summary for survey response.
I love it is easy to drive, great on gas, and is a great vehicle for friends and family. I also like the steering wheel handling and the warranty I got. The seats are comfortable and features a lot of properties useful for travels. High recommended for anyone on the go and drives a lot.
accountCircle Elizabeth J
My car is very important to me and my family it is a nice car.
The vehicle is very nice, it was one of my friends that recommend the car for me last year when I was worried about the type of car to buy, so when I got the car I was thinking it will give me trouble, but I can tell you that it has not develop any fault since last year.
accountCircle Sasha G
Bold and Beautiful, ready for the world
I have went through so many sets of tires in under a year, no other car that I have owned has went through this many tires, and it only takes 93 gas boy oh boy what a hurting on my pockets. No other real problems except of the seats peeling that's it I like the car it makes you feel like nothing else in the world matters cause all eyes are on you.
accountCircle Elizabeth H
My car has very many problems but it gets me places.
I often need to replace the battery. Engine light is constantly on although I take it to the mechanic and there does not seem to be anything wrong most times. I have had to replace my front left axle at least two times. I have had to replace the tires for the car many times.

BMW 5 Series Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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528i
240 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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528i xDrive
240 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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535i
300 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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535d
255 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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535i xDrive
300 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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535d xDrive
255 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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ActiveHybrid 5
335 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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550i
445 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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550i xDrive
445 HP 19 MPG 5 Seats
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2015 BMW 5 Series Owner Reviews

4.63
137 Reviews
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5 stars 71%
4 stars 22%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 1%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Tanya O on June 20, 2021
My BMW is magnificent the color is blue which is my favorite and I keep it clean.
I've had a few minor problems with the muffler and tail pipe and of course had to buy some new tires but the car overall performs great haven't had any major problems with it. I take it in for oil checks and windshield wiper maintenance on time. The overall condition is good.
accountCircle Rena L on June 11, 2021
The good and the bad of happiness. I really enjoy the extra leg room.
Currently I am have problems with drive shaft which makes it very difficult to steer the car and the windows sometimes take a long time to come up once down. The fuse box shows no fuses are in need of replacement. And sometimes the sunroof do not close all the way and I have to go back and forth until the window on the driver side close and the same with the sunroof. I enjoy the car other than these two minor details. Just been lucky the rain do not catch me with the window down.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Rajesh R.

Comfortable vehicle, runs smoothly, has good headlights, rear Ac ducts are just adequate, power windows are feather touch. Has a small turning radius and feels good to drive. Response to acceleration is a little delayed but acceptable.

likeFilled Gina M.

Luxurious, drives well in inclement weather, quiet, moderately eco friendly, comfortable, good gas mileage, reliable, fast, safe, lots of options when purchasing, a head-turner, smartphone app that tracks things about the car, large hard drive for music etc, heads up display.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Rajesh R.

Battery is unreliable. If switched off in 'D' and not 'P' position of the joy stick the battery keeps on leaking. Don't know why. The next time after you have done this and you come and start the car it gives an indication that the battery has been draining.

dislikeFilled Gina M.

Very expensive to repair, have to drive quite a bit to get oil changes and inspections due to mechanics in our rural area not wanting to work on an expensive car, needs premium fuel, there's really not a lot of cons except those upkeep expenses.

Ranks #4 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2015 BMW 5 Series has an average owner rating of 4.60 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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4.78
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4.63

Ranks #3 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2015 BMW 5 Series has a combined MPG of 38 which ranks it #3 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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41 MPG
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40 MPG
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38 MPG
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38 MPG

Is The 2015 BMW 5 Series A Good Car?

Yes. It's a great vehicle but the maintenance is expensive. . Overall I have a great experience with it.
Nina K.
Very good vehicle. I love this vehicle. I buy this vehicle in 2015. It is the high quality vehicle. I really love this vehicle
Monica W.

How Reliable Is The 2015 BMW 5 Series?

It is reliable and so far runs great . No other big issues than regular maintenance. I love it and will definitely get another bmw when it's time to trade.
Nina K.
No. there is no problem in this. it's really good for me. It is top conditions now. I am really happy to use this vehicle. I love this vehicle very much
Jonathan M.

Is The 2015 BMW 5 Series A Good Value?

Its is a costly vehicle because its imported. . However the trade in value does not depreciate like some others cars.
Nina K.
This is a good value for the price. I like this vehicle very much. I am happy to use this vehicle. I am comfort to use this vehicle
Michelle B.

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Safety & Reliability

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