Four-month waiting list now in place

The new BMW 5-series has sold out worldwide, with buyers now having to join a four-month waiting list for the car.

“The 5-series is at the core of the BMW brand and we knew it was going to be a very strong vehicle for us," said BMW's sales and marketing director, Ian Robertson.

The new BMW 5-series shares 70 per cent of its technology with the more expensive flagship 7-series, and will be lining up against the new Audi A6 when it arrives next year.

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