Thanks for all your answers folks - much appreciated.
Sounds like it's going to be a 1.4, probably the higher output.
It will be 3 years old at least, so 13 or 14 plate.
Most of my driving is long distance - 50 miles plus, so the torque of the 1.4 will be great.
I'm currently running a 2007 BMW 525d Touring with the 3 litre straight six turbo diesel - gorgeous engine, but at 162,000 miles, is starting to cost an arm and a leg.
DPF at 120k was expected, but set me back £2k
In the last 2 months, another £2k: First new brake discs plus crankshaft pulley. then 2 weeks later, Dual mass flywheel and clutch. Ouch.
Now the CV joint that attaches the propshaft to the rear diff is making a noise and needs changing - another £400.
The engine feels good for 300k, but the ancilliary components are all starting to feel their age.
Thanks again for responses - very helpful.
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