The 2006 BMW 525 E60 is petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox, driven 99,856 km, with an engine output of 160 kW (218 hp). Notable equipment includes sunroof or panoramic roof, power tailgate and leather upholstery. The asking price 15,500 € is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price 17,300 €, based on 160 comparable cars. Cars of the same brand account for 4 % of all cars first used in 2006 (4,152 cars), the 10th most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is approximately 296 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 432 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 176 € per month, and the original tyre size is 225/55 R16.

Basic information

Registration number
MRA-777
Mileage
99,856 km
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Engine
2.5 l, Petrol
Model year
2006
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
White
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBANE51040B982975
maksimi.fi ID
147522
Nettiauto ID
15891797

Technical details

Power
160 kW / 218 hp
Seats
5
Doors
4
Kerb weight
1,565 kg

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Leather upholstery
  • Power tailgate
  • Sunroof or panoramic roof

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 15,500 €

At market price

Market price estimate 17,300 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 160 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 525, 2006) 4,190 €
  • Low mileage +11,460 €
  • Body type: Sedan +2,260 €
  • Sold by a private seller −610 €
  • Market price estimate 17,300 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: automatic transmission, fuel type: petrol, rear-wheel drive, leather upholstery.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection

A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.

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Failures in the same model series

1,313 cars of the BMW 5-sarja model series (first registered in 2006) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 1,216 defects leading to a failure, or 92.6 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 89.2. That is about as many defects as in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 37.7

    495 defects·All cars 27.9

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 27.4

    360 defects·All cars 26.1

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Steering 12.1

    159 defects·All cars 4.7

    Steering joints and rods, steering gear

The remaining 16.6 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (847). Median mileage 358,000 km.

Figures describe the BMW 5-sarja model series first registered in 2006, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller · Enontekiö, Lappi 5 days for sale
30/7/20261/8/20263/8/20264/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

autoa on aikanani huollettu 10tkm välein. auto tuotu Japanista ja ostettu Suomesta eli jonkinlainen huoltokirja Japani ajaltalta löytyy. Ei pala vikavaloja eikä pitäisi olla mitään vikoja. noin kk sitte ostetun kesärenkaat aluvanteilla. bmw e60 525i 06vuosimallin tehtaan m sportti racing dynamics paketilla. Sisällä ei tupakoitu

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 525 E60 cost?

BMW 525 E60 is for sale at 15,500 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 17,300 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 5 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 30/07/2026.

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 2006.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 99,856 km.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 45.5 % of BMW 5-sarja cars first registered in 2006 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,313 inspections, median mileage 358,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2006 BMW in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 4,152 BMW passenger cars first used in 2006 in traffic use in Finland. That is 4 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 10th most common brand of that year among 35 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (50.5 %). 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 2006, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, steering. That is 92.6 defects per 100 inspections, against 89.2 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 petrol and the gearbox is automatic.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Sunroof or panoramic roof, Power tailgate, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

According to maksimi.fi's calculation, vehicle tax is approximately 296 € per year. The estimate is based on the car's fuel type, CO2 emissions and gross weight.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 225/55 R16.

Where is BMW 525 E60 located?

The car is located in Lappi (Enontekiö, Lappi).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.