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.
Hopefully we’ll have an answer to the problem before our next report in a few weeks’ time.
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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