The 2012 BMW 535 is a rear-wheel-drive estate, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 3.0 litres and an output of 230 kW (313 hp).

The asking price is 16,200 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 15,000 €. The estimate is based on 104 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 200 € from the original 16,400 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 15 days and a private seller in about 9 days.

The odometer reads 280,000 km, which works out at about 20,000 km per year. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. There are 3 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).

Notable equipment:

  • Sunroof or panoramic roof
  • Tow bar
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Power tailgate
  • Leather upholstery

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,560 € per year.

The original tyre size is 245/40 R19. The seller is a private individual, Turku.

Basic information

Registration number
YXG-948
Mileage
280,000 km
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Engine
3.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Blue
Tyre size
245/40 R19
In traffic use in Finland
3 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBAXB71050C590403
maksimi.fi ID
151031
Nettiauto ID
15896251

Technical details

Power
230 kW / 313 hp
Torque
650 Nm
Acceleration (0–100)
5.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
Seats
5
Doors
5
Number of gears
8
Cylinders
6
Turbocharger
Yes
CO2 emissions
155 g/km
Kerb weight
1,900 kg
Gross weight
2,475 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,907 × 1,860 × 1,430 mm

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Keyless entry and start
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power tailgate
  • Sunroof or panoramic roof
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 16,200 €

At market price

Market price estimate 15,000 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 104 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 535, 2012) 15,540 €
  • Sold by a private seller −540 €
  • Market price estimate 15,000 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: rear-wheel drive.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 15 days and a private seller in about 9 days.

16,100 €16,200 €16,300 €16,400 €16,500 €1/8/20265/8/20269/8/202613/8/2026
DatePriceChange
01/08/202616,400 €
05/08/202616,200 €−200 €

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.

Check with Traficom

The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

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
  1. Axles and suspension 24.4

    544 defects·All cars 19

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

  2. Steering 4.5

    101 defects·All cars 3.4

    Steering joints and rods, steering gear

  3. Brakes 3.5

    78 defects·All cars 11.8

    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

Private seller, Turku, Varsinais-Suomi 12 days for sale
1/8/20265/8/20269/8/202613/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
05/08/2026Asking price 16,400 € → 16,200 €

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 535 cost?

BMW 535 is for sale at 16,200 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 15,000 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 12 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 01/08/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 200 € below the original listing price.

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.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 280,000 km.

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 Sunroof or panoramic roof, Tow bar, Keyless entry and start, Power tailgate, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 685 € 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 245/40 R19.

Where is BMW 535 located?

The car is located in Varsinais-Suomi (Turku, Varsinais-Suomi).

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.