The 2016 BMW 520 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 140 kW (190 hp).
The asking price is 16,900 €. That is 2,000 € (11%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 18,900 €. The estimate is based on 464 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 900 € from the original 17,800 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 9 days.
The odometer reads 116,000 km, which works out at about 11,000 km per year. There are 50 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 196,995 km.
- Adaptive cruise control
- Leather upholstery
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 629 € per year
- Insurance 790 € per year
- Financing instalment 191 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,420 € per year.
The original tyre size is 225/55 R17. The seller is a private individual, Karstula.
Basic information
- Registration number
- VXU-261
- Mileage
- 116,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2016
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Black
- Tyre size
- 225/55 R17
- In traffic use in Finland
- 50 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WBA5E7106GG156900
- maksimi.fi ID
- 152265
- Nettiauto ID
- 15897284
Technical details
- Power
- 140 kW / 190 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 7.9 s
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Number of gears
- 8
- Cylinders
- 4
- Turbocharger
- Yes
- CO2 emissions
- 119 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,805 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,330 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,907 × 1,860 × 1,464 mm
- Type approval number
- e1*2007/46*0363*14
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Adaptive cruise control
- Leather upholstery
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 16,900 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 9 days.
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2026 | 17,800 € | – |
| 10/08/2026 | 16,900 € | −900 € |
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 TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
1,332 cars of the BMW 5-sarja model series (first registered in 2016) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 375 defects leading to a failure, or 28.2 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 24.4. That is more 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 11.6
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Emissions and leaks 6.2
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
- Steering 4.2
Steering joints and rods, steering gear
The remaining 21.9 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned engine and other equipment (96). Median mileage 205,000 km.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2026 | Asking price | 17,800 € → 16,900 € |
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View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalFrequently asked questions about this car
How much does BMW 520 cost?
BMW 520 is for sale at 16,900 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 18,900 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 11 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 02/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 900 € 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 2016.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 116,000 km.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 21 % of BMW 5-sarja cars first registered in 2016 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,332 inspections, median mileage 205,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2016 BMW in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 7,854 BMW passenger cars first used in 2016 in traffic use in Finland. That is 5.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 7th most common brand of that year among 33 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (59.3 %). 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 2016, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, emissions and leaks, steering. That is 28.2 defects per 100 inspections, against 24.4 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 Adaptive cruise control, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 629 € 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 225/55 R17.
Where is BMW 520 located?
The car is located in Keski-Suomi (Karstula, Keski-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.