The 1996 BMW 525 is a rear-wheel-drive estate, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.5 litres and an output of 141 kW (192 hp).
The asking price is 12,000 €. The asking price has been reduced once, by 500 € from the original 12,500 €. maksimi.fi has no price estimate for this car, because there are too few comparable cars.A dealer typically sells this model in about 8 days and a private seller in about 9 days.
The odometer reads 350,000 km, which works out at about 12,000 km per year. The estimated inspection deadline of 2/2026 has already passed. There are 1 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
- Tow bar
- Power tailgate
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 313 € per year
- Insurance 680 € per year
- Financing instalment 137 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 990 € per year.
The original tyre size is 225/60 R15. The seller is a private individual, Porvoo.
Basic information
- Registration number
- IAG-387
- Mileage
- 350,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.5 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1996
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Black
- Tyre size
- 225/60 R15
- Tyre sets
- 2 (summer and winter)
- In traffic use in Finland
- 1 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WBAHJ61090GC06040
- maksimi.fi ID
- 151379
- Nettiauto ID
- 15895241
Technical details
- Power
- 141 kW / 192 hp
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 7 s
- Top speed
- 260 km/h
- Fuel consumption
- 12 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Kerb weight
- 1,660 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,135 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,500 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 750 kg
- First registration
- 31/07/1996
- Last inspection
- 2/2025
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Power tailgate
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 12,000 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 8 days and a private seller in about 9 days.
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | 12,500 € | – |
| 04/08/2026 | 12,000 € | −500 € |
The inspection period appears to have expired
The estimated due date was 2/2026, about 6 months ago. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 2/2025.
Check with TraficomThe car may have been inspected after the listing was posted, or taken off the road, in which case the inspection requirement does not run.
Failure rate among cars of the same age
Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2026 | Asking price | 12,500 € → 12,000 € |
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View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalFrequently asked questions about this car
How much does BMW 525 cost?
BMW 525 is for sale at 12,000 €.
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 500 € 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 1996 and was first registered on 31/07/1996.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 350,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the inspection period ended around 2/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How common is a 1996 BMW in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 676 BMW passenger cars first used in 1996 in traffic use in Finland. That is 6.5 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 6th most common brand of that year among 23 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (99 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
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, Tow bar, Power tailgate. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 313 € 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 225/60 R15.
Where is BMW 525 located?
The car is located in Uusimaa (Porvoo, Uusimaa).
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.