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      04-10-2021, 03:12 AM   #1
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Why no 530i in the UK?

I've had my 530i for 4 years on PCP and am now deciding whether to keep it or start a new PCP but I can't now buy a 530i as BMW don't currently sell it in the UK. I don't want a diesel (I don't do anything like a high enough mileage especially at the moment!) and I need a bigger boot space than I'd get with the 530e. That only leaves the 520i and I don't think I'd be happy with the lack of power now I'm used to the 530i.

It is very frustrating!
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      04-10-2021, 08:25 AM   #2
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I've had my 530i for 4 years on PCP and am now deciding whether to keep it or start a new PCP but I can't now buy a 530i as BMW don't currently sell it in the UK. I don't want a diesel (I don't do anything like a high enough mileage especially at the moment!) and I need a bigger boot space than I'd get with the 530e. That only leaves the 520i and I don't think I'd be happy with the lack of power now I'm used to the 530i.

It is very frustrating!
Get used to it I am afraid. Here is the US we are often frustrated by not getting cars that are available in Europe (e.g., a 530e but not a 545e). In the US, we don't get the 520i but do get the 530i.

I suspect that now that the UK has to set its own rules, you may lose access to vehicles that were previously available.
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      04-10-2021, 09:22 AM   #3
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It is very frustrating!
Probably little demand for the 530i, now that the 530e is available. Many will be company cars, so the 530e makes sense with BIK being a key factor.

BMW UK will only import what sells a reasonable volume. RHD and type approvals add to the costs, therefore we get limited model ranges.
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Yes.
It was a surprise that the 550 came to the U.K.
What I would say is get your car this year before the speed limiters are fitted in 2022....
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Yes.
It was a surprise that the 550 came to the U.K.
What I would say is get your car this year before the speed limiters are fitted in 2022....
I know, that's partly why I was thinking of changing for a new one although its probably a waste as mine has done such a low mileage.
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I think you can talk to your dealer to get one custom ordered. I've seen a couple 320i's in the US, which we don't normally get.
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I think you can talk to your dealer to get one custom ordered. I've seen a couple 320i's in the US, which we don't normally get.
320i was a popular version of the F30 3-series here in the US. Not a special order.
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I think you can talk to your dealer to get one custom ordered. I've seen a couple 320i's in the US, which we don't normally get.
320i was a popular version of the F30 3-series here in the US. Not a special order.
No, G20's I mean.
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