I have had nothing but trouble with the car since buyng it. Biggest mistake in my motoring life!! Had Mercedes ML's for preceeding 12 years with not a jot of a problem (or even a single flat)!!Every problem seems to be everybody's fault but the maufacturers with this excuse of a car!!

Here goes: 40,000 miles so far, 11 new tyres (average cost £400 each fitted), New Airconditoning manifold (Cost £900), 3 New Alloy Wheels (All cracked-don't ask how much)!! BWM have clearly designed a vehicle unfit for UK roads as they blame pot-holes ( I have never hit one) and road chippings for all the damage to the tyres, wheels and the aircon unit. In addition the vehicle's electronics are forever problematic. Bonnet open warning light and buzzer faulty among other repetitive faults. Dual opening boot also malfunctioned twice.

The car has cost close to £10,000 in 24 months in repairs resulting from non-manufacturing faults. One can make up ones own mind about the acceptability of that but there will be no chance of brand loyalty from this driver. I can't wait to get back in a Mercedes ML!!

In conclusion, the car is unfit for purpose.

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530d Executive 5dr Auto Hatchback

reviewed by ph2011 on 11 January 2011