I’ve watched a lot of your video’s and they’re excellent! I would like to mirror the comments about this car. I have not long sold mine, which was exactly the same model and age of the one in the video albeit slightly better specced with comfort seats and rear entertainment. This video has made me realise what a mistake I made in selling it!! I will add a slight qualification though and say don’t be afraid of the high mileage. I bought mine with 163k and rand it up to 210k and other than some general wear and tear items such as bushes, rear air springs and shocks, it didn’t miss a beat. I have owned upwards of 45 cars, and I would trade any of them for one of these beasts again. Possibly a 35d or a 50i next time though 😍😎

The car is just amazing. So spacious, sporty, reliable, positioning you out of the crowd. Design? Timeless. It makes me always laugh how others are trying to bring breathtaking look. And result is always the same. In couple of years those cars are just forgotten. It is not going to happen to 5 GT. Excellent submission for nowadays SUV's, for nowadays "trendy" and senseless cars. My first choice was 5 series, then I've just decided for 5 GT. And no regrets, 5 GT is just giving me much more sense. Maybe it's good that these cars are so underestimated. Then you can enjoy your uniqueness on the road. In every way. I just love this car, don't be afraid to pick up one, you will never regret your choice.

You missed one thing in this review - the sheer epic size of loading area you have with the seats down!

I like the GT series of cars from BMW. I own a 3-series GT myself. 320d GT. 0-100kmh in 7.9 seconds while getting 49 MPG or around 5.6L/100km. Very practical. It is based on the 3 series long wheel base platform that they have in China. So there's loads of legroom in the back. And loads of space in the boot. Very confident suspension and handling, good insulation, good equipment. Good price used! My car is 7 years old and hasn't had a single issue ever. I've only done regular maintenence. So they're quite reliable as well.

I don't know why but I can relate to them. everyone who has one loves it

Great review Matt. I've owned my 2015 5GT M Sport for 4 years and 40000 miles. It's been the best car I've ever owned. Never spent a penny on it other than routine servicing and a set of tyres. Hugely spacious inside. Excellent in terms of practicality and beautifully engineered.

Another superb review! And your'e absolutely spot on about the styling. It's taken a few years for me to adjust to it, (because I'm not that keen on estate cars), preferring saloons anyday. However, rear-wheel drive is still the best set-up from an engineering point of view, so I'm seriously looking for this type of car now....particularly as there's a very handy drawer to store my 'crisps!'

It’s a fabulous car, and I must say that I really like the styling...it looks classy, yet sporty and practical too. Another great review. Thanks.

purchased a 530d m sport in july 2020.ive had some serious cars over the years and this overall tops the lot. performance, space, int finish and pure driving experience.i can live with the star wars rear end love it.as a car 9/10.

Bought one 2 years ago, my fifth BMW after some 3 series and a 5 Touring (E39). Mine is from 2012, with the 2.0 Diesel. Imo the best BMW I have had. I always wanted a 7 Series as I like large cars for their safety and the 5 GT is just perfect Thanks to the 4 wheel steering (option) the cars feels much smaller when driving in a city or parking garage. Kids love the space on the second row. Thanks for your positive comment, the car deserves it.

My mother has had hers since 2010 and loves it to pieces even after my attempts to get her an X5

Love the crisp drawer. This is something I never knew I needed until now! Another great video btw of a rare car.

Rented a 3series gt on holiday once and came away impressed. Very comfy, great driving position and loads of room. Like you, have got used to shape.

Not a car I’ve ever seen reviewed nice one Matt looks better inside then out proper luxury 👍🏻👌

Nearly spat my tea out with your..it got this handy drawer to put your err crisps in! Excellent! Really enjoy your reviews. The fact you are selling these vehicles but not selling them works brilliantly.

Another great review Matt! I have always liked these but they are a bit of a marmite car with some people I've spoken to, I would say that the M Sport version does add some styling additions to the exterior that give the car a healthy dose of attitude without being over the top Keep up the great work mate, great videos, informative and good to watch too.

Came back to watch this after seeing your comment on another (not as good IMHO), KZfaqr’s video today and this popped up due to the suggestions algorithm. Definitely a good way to get into that fabulous BMW 6-cylinder diesel engine wrapped in lots of luxurious space. Oh, it made me chuckle when at the end you stated how you were amazed that you’d almost got to 20k subscribers 🤣🤣🤣 186k subscribers now and it’s not surprising given the quality of your videos 👍

Brilliant review and thanks again... Still waiting for the vw touareg review 😎

Hi Matt...I had one of these in 2011..Carbon black with your interior.Have had many BMW's over the years and this is the very best all rounder.Had an F10 M5 after this, good car but preferred the GT as a daily driver.

Another cracking review of a little known BMW which is so versatile and a great alternative to a SUV and a lot more exclusive , lovely interior and great with the panoramic sunroof. Will be on my list of cars to drive when I next want to change . Wish I lived closer to Matts showroom .

Once again a great review Matt. I've just bought an XF, and have to say you're review swung the balance for me, as this video would have, if I had been looking for one of these! Keep up the excellent videos. Cheers Mike

I unexpectedly had to look for a new (used car) after my Jag XF (Ingenium Engine) died, after watching your review, I started to look and test drive them. OMG the 3.0L V6 is a stunning engine, so smooth and very powerful, such a great car to drive. Hence I've just brought one, old and high mileage due to my unexpected budget but it still feels more solid and better to drive than my XF did and I loved the jag. Kids think they are in a limo in the back, I could just drive that car for miles and miles, so comfortable. Your review was spot on, keep up the great work!

l watched this older video for a trip down memory lane as an ex 5 GT owner l had a 530D M Sport bought in 2016 at around a year old and sold it late 2020. during my ownership it did everything l asked of it and more and l loved every mile l did in that car it was so practical and the engine just took the miles in its stride. after four and a half years l was faced with the decision of what to replace it with. so went with a late 2019 6GT 640i x drive and was a nice step up and with a rear that was a little less fuggly

Brilliant channel love the variety of cars you review and your style of review 🖐️

You never fail to disappoint👏🏽👏🏽, my dad owns one, 2012 520D GT M-Sport with 20inch. At first i wasn't a fan of the rear but then it grew on me. Also is a very high spec model nearly 12k options, hud, rear entertainment & night vision recognition, surround camera. It's a very good car I have to admit.

U have a very laid back demeanour, a bit like monty Don. Love ur car descriptions, great show. I’m fancying a GT, might get one. Keep up the good work.

Hi from Finland! I´ve had just the same year model 530D with 4wd for two years and I´m very happy with the car. Already driven about 70000km with it. I´m 195cm or almost 6´4 and I really can fit in the car unlike the stupid X6... Nice footage!

Great vid, making me want one now. Also your hair game is very on point today!!

I'm getting a 2013 next month. Test drove, love it.

Hi buddy I loved your review . Today probably I’m going to get one but price gone really up due to Ulez compliant . Low mileage GT is hard to find in london right now still got one less then 100k mileage . Thanks again for review

I want one of these! The video made me want one, I'm currently struggling with a volvo c30 drive which is a good car but absolute nightmare with the kids and trying to go on a family trip. Next car for definite a 5 series GT 👍🏻

I had a 2014 535d GT with 313ps. Was immense, did 40mpg, seats so so comfy and very quiet inside. Gearbox was amazing and always engaged same cold or hot unlike vw DSG. Very reliable.

As a dedicated youtube'r of car channels your my favourite chap........nice and understated, informative and amusing, nothing too try hard i.e wanna be JC,RH or JM!!

Quality driving and an excellent video. Great.

Great vid,never knew that the fugly GT could be so practical I’d buy one Keep them coming mate 👍

Those ZF gearboxes are amazing!

I’ve just bought a gt today.. a 2014 2.0D I love it 👌🏼

Excellent review 👏🏾

Yes , good review . A lot of information and relevant .

Cheers for another cracking review! ⭐️💚

Just watched this review as I have come across a nice used version, it is a bit of a strange vehicle but it certainly does have something about it. Fist time on your channel just subscribed.

The interior looks really good. Clean, modern and spacious. Not sold on the exterior looks tho.

It would be really nice a review on the 3 series GT. At the moment nis my number 1 choice for next car.

Hmm, that's got me thinking... Another cracking upload; cheers, m'dear!

Bought one in Jan. Amazing on long journeys and around town due to during position.tall kids love the rear. Bit of a sit up and beg driving position but my wife loves it. Just be careful as a set of 20inch tyres cost 1200 quid . Prefer the new shape from 2013 if affordable. Seats are fantastic. Best ever . Very solid car!!

Another great review.....you either love or hate the design but there is no doubt that it is a good, practical yet fun vehicle....and they are still being made so obviously reasonably successful....I would buy this over an Audi A7 (or is that an A6.... don’t get old.... memory is not what it used to be... liver has also seen better days so that may be a contributing factor to my uncertainty as to which Audi model I am comparing!!) any day...

20 thousand subscribers? You deserve 10 times that :D

Great video, lists a few reasons as to why I bought one. Well on my 2nd now. Chiefly like the GTs for that very reason stated, there's not too many which was a major deciding factor for me. unfortunately current car hasn't been without its gremlins. Rear Air bag/s failure Air compressor failure Intake manifold replaced, broken actuator connection pin from seized swirl flaps. Glow plug relay + the 6 plus replaced Erg failure - leaking glycol + short to ground fault Leaking water pump Headlight failure - shorted Lear TMS. Around £5k to fix all some of which are common faults on these models. Negatives out the way F07 has been a great car regardless. Excellent all round on long runs. decent returns for a 3L. top in its class for leg room in the rear. Pillar less doors are a very smart touch along with the ambient lighting all around the interior with illuminated Sill strips. Staggered set up with 245 fronts and 275 rears helps it grip well although does spin through first few gears if your too quick on the pedal. Choosing the Xdrive option would have been nice on this model. Very quick for a 2.2t car. Would still recommend to anyone and yet to come across anyone who hasn't liked mine that's seen it - the Black on white is very nice, only ever seen 3 other whites since having it. Keeping it for a good while yet.

I had a 2010 5GT fully loaded 3.0d it was a superb car very quite economical and very quick, plus I carried two bikes plus luggage no problems. It has bigger load space than the 5 Touring. Wish I’d hung on to it!

Great review as usual

Thanks for the vlog, hopefully I’m picking up a 530 d gt tomorrow a 2010 with 49000 on the clock. I am subscribed to your channel anyway so keep up the good work 👍

Great review and pleasure to watch it. I also like this BMW model because is quite unique.

It’s ten years old and looks brand new... I often feel like time has stood still when watching these car reviews as it literally seems like yesterday that these came out. Again a great and often funny video...keep them coming we all love them. Apart from the three nut jobs that have already given it the thumbs down...👎 Why?

Love the review great stuff!

I've just bought a '68 plate 6 series GT, picking it up next week, can't wait. Definitely an upgrade on my A6 Avant. Only 20k subs when you made this video, keep up the good work 👍

Time you had kids mate... (if not already) coz liking this motor means your ready for them! Great vid again... keep them coming

Excellent review

There is a reason why it is rare......the Shrek of the automotive world! Another excellent video, keep up the great work! Very distinctive reviews.......

I like the previous owner 70-90 comment.Perfect get out clause. Great video as usual.

Once again a very good interesting used car review, just a small point, maybe a little more info on the car you are driving which always seem good examples of the models in the vlog. regards.

Great and honest video !!!

Lovely Jubbly, interior looks mint.

Great car and not something you see everyday,a bit quirky maybe but absolutely a great all rounder.

Nice one Matt great car I would buy one of these cars without a doubt Comfortable Stylish Powerful all round family car . Yes this car is on my bucket list. Kevin from Radcliffe

I’ve owned two 5GT’s - then bought new 7 series tech fest but sold it for 640iGT which is powerful and 4 wheel drive with full air suspension. All excellent cars. Buy one if you can, the GT is very limited availability and new model no longer sold in the UK.

I've had my facelifted 530d GT for a year and a half, put 30k miles on it so far and has been absolutely flawless and a dream. It also happens to combine the best of both worlds - M Sport pack with SE (standard) suspension.

That light baby pink top blends in very nicely with the interior....

The whole package lust reeks of quality. Well done BMW and great review too.

Could not agree more Matt. First, I think it looks gorgeous which proves really beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I am looking into buying one of those next summer, a used 3litre diesel one, possibly the M Sport. I agree about the ride, but wouldn't mind the extras. You described it beautifully; An underrated family car with plenty of space and luxury still very contemporary, and and a rewarding driving experience on demand. May even retrofit ApplePlay and digital cluster if possible.

I test drove one around 2014, I loved it, shame it had too many miles on it. It’s so roomy at the back, felt like being in a limo, huge leg room. Given the choice I think I’d go for the 3 series GT, but only for the size. Driving in London with a big motor can be a nightmare where to park. However given the choice if driving in London was not an issue, I’d go for the 5 series GT. Keep up the videos, I always like them

Can't say I can remember seeing one of these, although I am aware of its existence. I reviewed a 2013 F10 530d on my channel earlier this year, which was really nice. That engine is very, very powerful, isn't it! Thanks again for this review, Matt!

Lovely review and definitely a good motor but what you really need to review is a Lexus LS460 2007 - 11

I've got the at 330d GT M Sport and its a bit of hidden gem. Comfort and power and sub 6 second 0-60

Many Thanks, i brought a 630i GT M Sport a few days ago!! Peace From London. 🙏🙏

Just swapped my 2011 535d GT after over 5 years of ownership. It was a great car and ideal for what I needed at the time, bit big when parking though. Did not have high miles on it but the bills were starting to add up! Watch out for the sun blind breaking in the roof, it’s common fault and costs a fortune to fix plus the interior never goes back together the same!

I have the exact same car 2010 530d but mine is chipped 305hp and 640nm of torque its a pleasure to drive! Awesome car great review

Great video, I love the 5 gt

I’ve driven one of those before, not much to complain about really, spacious and very comfy perfect for long journeys, Great review and I am loving not having to wait weeks now for the next one,

I have owned a 535gt executive for 1 year it is an immense beast but thirsty. Load space is colossal - I fit a large mountain bike in the boot with seats folded. Without taking the wheel off! Cheap luxury. BMW semi command raised driving position is convenient for getting in and out especially if you're tall. I have never owned a car with this much head room or leg room. It feels like an SUV in my opinion.

I have the 35xd 12 model, I would reccoment, People try out 530d and 535d before choosing one. If you do a lot of Miles, forget the petrol, it is Way to expensive in fuel economi. But the gt is by far the most comfordable car I ever owned.

My father owns one , built 2010 , sold in 2011 to the old owner and bought by him as “second hand ” in 2013 with already 175.000 km ... immagine what a road eater this model is . Now in 2020 the car has reached 232.000km and has never given any problems by only doing regular maintenances by my dad himself . we once made a trip from Bologna (Italy) to’ Northampton (England) and we drove 1700 km non stop in 17 hours ... It was the best long range driving experience i ever had . Definitely would buy one if the GT version comes back to the series 5 in these years.

Yes, great review. Do they still make Prams? Good to hear that term again.

Down to earth review ' Looks great spec , rich interior , being first of' its also price range ' Probably gone as we speak :), Looks a very versatile all rounder

I have always thought of them as fugly but you have won me round with this review. The 6 cylinder diesel and that interior is very impressive.

i bought one！ Thank you! Thank you!

I see these everywhere in China. They're perfectly suited the market over here with loads of leg room and plenty of gadgets. I still hate the look of them but you've sold me on the idea of one as a perfect family car. Off to autotrader now.

Watched loads of your videos - keep up the great work! Also chuffed that you've reviewed the 5 GT as I am a biased owner and fan of this model. When I adopted two kids, I thought the 350 CDI C Class estate auto I'd bought would be a good family car, but it turned out to be hopelessly small and as I'm 6'2" I was also crushed against the dashboard to give the kids any leg room in the car seats behind. It had to go! I bought a 530D GT M Sport instead, and I have to say its the best car I've owned. PROS It has loads of room for kids and car seats and adults without anyone being crushed, the boot is a good size (we can get all our stuff for 4 of us for week away in it easy without having to remove the parcel shelf / move the seats). Even the hatch boot comes in handy (once you have crammed everything into the big hatchback opening, you can use the small hatch to cram in a few more bits). 3.0D engine and 8 speed gearbox are a revelation - especially compared to the dreadful 7 speed gearbox in the Merc - it heaps of torque. We go to see family in Yorkshire from our home in London often and it it is excellent at effortless relaxed super cruising on motorways. CONS It's had a few issues - the rear air suspension airbags are a common replacement item as they wear out at about 50k ish and I had to replace both - but everything else has been fine. It is a bit of a tank - its enormous - and it doesn't look amazing from all angles I admit (although it does look great from a fair few and pers). 20" M sport alloys on mine look great, but actually make the ride a bit crashy as it also has M sport suspension. SE model on 19" alloys is I understand the best set up.

Another belting review. It's a bit uncanny, you seem to mention stuff about the motors just as I'm thinking it.

I've watched many videos that you've made , and totally agree with what you say about many vehicles. I totally disagree on this one though! The car is huge, many of them were lease cars that the 4ft wife couldn't drive. I once did an estimate for a very small woman in one that complained the damage was done because her bleeper didn't work. I asked if the parking sensors worked and she agreed they did , I then asked what her bleeper was.....she told me it was her 8yr old daughter and would bleep if she was close to anything. She said obviously it only works after school hours....husband has more money than sense.

Great video again thank you...BMW in beautiful condition

This is one of my dream cars

I have a 2015 and it’s a great car indeed.

Up to your usual classy standard as per normal Matt 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 Reg`s Steve

As usual great review and what looks like a good car? As with any car sometimes the smallest detail makes me want to buy it, on this car, its the centre consul its a masterpiece of design , great materials and the perfect gear lever hand break set up.

Love it! Prefer the LCI though

That's a nice colour combination, I've always driven 530ds, and love them, I think that GT would grow on me too but only because it's a 530 😁

I couldn't live with the looks but I do like the X6. My favourite Beemer would be the 6 Series Grand Coupe. Great videos as always

These are so underrated.

I love how spacious it is inside!

Again a great review ;), if you by chance would stumble upon a 318 / 320 diesel GT, i would love a review