LCI F11 would have been available from mid 2013 and will have better standard spec than the pre LCI model. On the LCI model xenon headlights, sat nav and fully adjustable electric front seats were all standard. These were all optional extras on the pre LCI model. Easiest way to tell the LCI model is by the headlights and the side indicators are now relocated in the door mirrors. LCI M Sport also got the nicer new sport slim steering wheel. Engine wise, the 525d from early 2012 onwards is a twin turbo 2.0 litre 4 cylinder N47 engine rather than the older detuned 3.0 litre straight six from the 530d. From mid 2014 the N47 was replaced with the B47 engine, the B47 520d is 190bhp rather than the 184bhp in the older N47 engine. 8 speed ZF automatic gearbox is a pleasure to drive, so smooth and will be easier to sell on than the manual.
I've a 2014 F10 with the newer B47 engine and it's more refined and quiter than the older N47 engine, has a bit more lower end torque too but don't expect it to win any races in the Fxx series as they are big heavy cars. I get mid 40s mpg from mine which isn't bad for a car that size.
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