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    2003 BMW 5 Series

    Used from

    $84,800 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the BMW 5 Series

    Last updated Jul 01, 2025

    The 2003 BMW 5 Series is a Large Luxury offered in both 4D sedan and 5D station wagon body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $84,800 for the Executive variant and topping out at $195,800 for the M.

    There are 3 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2002.

    Engine options include 3.0L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm), 4.4L multi-point injection (210kW/440Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (141kW/245Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (180kW/345Nm) and 4.9L multi-point injection (294kW/500Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2003 5 Series was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    91.2 - 166.19 kW/t
    75.9 kW/t
    207.57 kW/t
    Boot Space
    410 - 520 litres
    410 litres
    690 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $84,800 - $195,800
    $80,800
    $230,000
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    1 - 2 years
    New this year
    9 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2003 BMW 5 Series Specs

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    Sport

    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Outlet
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
      • Remote Operation
    • Antenna
      • Type: Diversity
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Cassette
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Pop Out
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Wide Angle
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Thigh Support
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight cleaners
      • Type: High Pressure
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Front: 984
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Rear: 961
      • Hip Room Front (in): 58
      • Hip Room Front: 1472
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 58.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1487
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1442
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1420
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Straps
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gearstick Skirt: Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Mobile phone
      • Fully Mobile
      • Wireless Connection: Bluetooth
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Includes Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Remote Control
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory S/w Position
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Steel
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty full service
      • Distance: 50,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Executive

    Adds to Sport:
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from Sport:
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Front seat
      • Thigh Support
      • Type: Sports

    M

    Adds to Executive:
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Thigh Support
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear: 960
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 6
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Sunroof
      • Type: Glass
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System
    Removes from Executive:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear: 961
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Sunroof
      • Type: Steel
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
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    2003 BMW 5 Series Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW 5 Series?

    The BMW 5 Series offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    BMW 5 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 5 Series is the Executive that starts from $0.

    The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the M that starts from $195,800.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Executive and Sport.

    The largest BMW 5 Series is the Executive which measures 1800mm wide, 4805mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the M which has 294kW of power from its 4.9L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The BMW 5 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the M which weighs 2290 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 5 Series uses premium unleaded.