The 2005 BMW 525 dA is diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox, driven 386,000 km, with an engine output of 130 kW (177 hp). Notable equipment includes keyless entry and start and leather upholstery. The asking price 5,500 € is about 53% (1,900 €) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price 3,600 €, based on 157 comparable cars. Cars of the same brand account for 3.8 % of all cars first used in 2005 (3,490 cars), the 9th most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is approximately 770 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 346 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 85 € per month, and the original tyre size is 225/55 R16.

Basic information

Registration number
CJY-888
Mileage
386,000 km
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Engine
2.5 l, Diesel
Model year
2005
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Grey
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBANC51070CN27358
maksimi.fi ID
153265
Nettiauto ID
15899051

Technical details

Power
130 kW / 177 hp
Acceleration (0–100)
7 s
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
208 g/km
Last inspection
5/2026

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Keyless entry and start
  • Leather upholstery

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 5,500 €

Well above market price

Market price estimate 3,600 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 157 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 525, 2005) 3,720 €
  • Sold by a private seller −120 €
  • Market price estimate 3,600 €

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

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 5/2027

About 9 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 5/2026.

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

Failures in the same model series

1,355 cars of the BMW 5-sarja model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 1,370 defects leading to a failure, or 101.1 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. 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 40.7

    552 defects·All cars 27.6

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

  2. Brakes 26.5

    359 defects·All cars 27.7

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Steering 10.9

    148 defects·All cars 5.2

    Steering joints and rods, steering gear

The remaining 22.7 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (928). Median mileage 360,000 km.

Figures describe the BMW 5-sarja model series first registered in 2005, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller · Kruunupyy, Pohjanmaa 2 days for sale
2/8/20263/8/20264/8/20265/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Siitä myyntiin hyvin pidetty & palvellut e60 525d seuraavalle! Auto ollut päivittäisessä ajossa ja huollettu n. 15tkm välein. Ikäisekseen siistikuntoinen ja katsastettu 3.5.2027 asti!

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 525 dA cost?

BMW 525 dA is for sale at 5,500 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 3,600 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 03/08/2026.

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 2005.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 386,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 5/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 47.3 % of BMW 5-sarja cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,355 inspections, median mileage 360,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2005 BMW in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 3,490 BMW passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 3.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 9th most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (53.7 %). 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 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, steering. That is 101.1 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 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 Keyless entry and start, 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 770 € 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 dA located?

The car is located in Pohjanmaa (Kruunupyy, Pohjanmaa).

Where can I see this car's price history?

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