The BMW 5 Series E39 Touring, the second 5 Series break, was launched in February 1997 at the Amsterdam Motor Show. The car managed to combine, like the model that preceded it, elegance and driving fun with a good dose of practicality. The model's career ended in January 2004. There were many engines offered: among the petrol engines, the 520i, 523i, 535i, 528i, 530i and 540i. Diesel engines ranged from the 525tds to the 530d, passing through the 520d and 525d.