After the shock of paying for new front brake pads, the 520d Touring has returned to normal and has been doing what it was designed to.

Over Easter it took the entire family Young from the South East to Northumberland – and that meant packing two adults, two kids and three dogs into the estate plus enough luggage for almost a week. The 520d did it in style, and had the dogs not been occupying half the boot I could have drawn the luggage shut thanks to the huge 500-litre boot. The 700-mile round trip also saw a healthy 43mpg in fuel economy. Impressive stuff.

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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