The 2012 BMW 525 is an all-wheel-drive sedan, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 160 kW (218 hp).
The asking price is 13,490 € (plus a 199 € handling fee). That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 14,000 €. The estimate is based on 93 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 8 days and a private seller in about 9 days.
The odometer reads 167,000 km, which works out at about 12,000 km per year. The car was inspected 7/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 7/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. There are 16 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).
- Tow bar
- LED headlights
- Keyless entry and start
- Power tailgate
- Parking sensors
- Leather upholstery
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 644 € per year
- Insurance 740 € per year
- Financing instalment 153 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,380 € per year.
The original tyre size is 245/45 R18. The seller is Vaihtoautomaa, Lahti.
Basic information
- Registration number
- EUY-714
- Mileage
- 167,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2012
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 199 €
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Beige
- Tyre size
- 245/45 R18
- Tyre sets
- 2
- Keys
- 2
- In traffic use in Finland
- 16 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- Imported car
- No
- VIN number
- WBAXA11060DX21946
- maksimi.fi ID
- 145832
- Nettiauto ID
- 15887795
Technical details
- Power
- 160 kW / 218 hp
- Top speed
- 234 km/h
- Fuel consumption
- 6 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Number of gears
- 8
- Cylinders
- 4
- Turbocharger
- Yes
- CO2 emissions
- 134 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,795 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,320 kg
- Max towing weight
- 2,000 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 750 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,899 × 1,860 × 1,464 mm
- First registration
- 05/03/2012
- Last inspection
- 7/2026
- Type approval number
- e1*2007/46*0363*08
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Keyless entry and start
- Leather upholstery
- LED headlights
- Parking sensors
- Power tailgate
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 13,490 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 8 days and a private seller in about 9 days.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 7/2027
About 11 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 7/2026.
Check with Traficom
Failures in the same model series
2,233 cars of the BMW 5-sarja model series (first registered in 2012) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 830 defects leading to a failure, or 37.2 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 41.9. That is fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Axles and suspension 24.4
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Steering 4.5
Steering joints and rods, steering gear
- Brakes 3.5
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
The remaining 12.9 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (635). Median mileage 276,000 km.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalDescription from the seller, in Finnish.
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Pysäköintitutkat eteen ja taakseVALOT:
Mukautuvat Led-ajovalot Ajovaloautomatiikka SumuvalotMUUT LISÄVARUSTEET:
Vetokoukku Avaimeton käynnistys Sähkötoiminen takaluukku Sähköisesti koria vasten taittuvat ulkopeilit Automaattisesti himmentyvä taustapeili Kaukosäätöinen keskuslukitus Lukkiutumattomat jarrut (ABS) Sähkökäyttöiset ikkunat Sähköpeilit Turvatyynyt Varashälytin Kahdet renkaat 2x avain Tarkista auton tarkemmat tekniset tiedot www.vaihtoautomaa.com verkkosivuilta Pyydä henkilökohtainen whatsapp -videoesittely! Lähetä viesti myyjälle ja kerro mistä autosta olisit kiinnostunut, niin myyjämme laittaa sinulle whatsappiin videoesittelyn autosta. Meidän kanssa on rento ja mukava asioida! Soita ja kysy lisää 0207 890 684 lahti@vaihtoautomaa.comSource: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does BMW 525 cost?
BMW 525 is for sale at 13,490 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 14,000 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 15 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 29/07/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2012 and was first registered on 05/03/2012.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 167,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 7/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 26.2 % of BMW 5-sarja cars first registered in 2012 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (2,233 inspections, median mileage 276,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2012 BMW in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 6,140 BMW passenger cars first used in 2012 in traffic use in Finland. That is 5.6 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 9th most common brand of that year among 32 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (78.8 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For BMW 5-sarja cars first registered in 2012, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, steering, brakes. That is 37.2 defects per 100 inspections, against 41.9 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar, LED headlights, Keyless entry and start, Power tailgate, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 644 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 245/45 R18.
Where is BMW 525 located?
The car is located in Päijät-Häme (Lahti, Päijät-Häme).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.