The 2006 BMW 525 M-Sport is petrol-powered with a manual gearbox, driven 224,000 km, with an engine output of 160 kW (218 hp). Notable equipment includes leather upholstery. The asking price 9,400 € is about 16% (1,300 €) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price 8,100 €, based on 163 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced by 99 € (originally 9,499 €). 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 336 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 391 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 117 € per month, and the original tyre size is 225/55 R16.

Basic information

Registration number
THI-831
Mileage
224,000 km
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Engine
2.5 l, Petrol
Model year
2006
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Office fee
99 €
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Silver
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBANE51020B965690
maksimi.fi ID
154019
Nettiauto ID
15899842

Technical details

Power
160 kW / 218 hp
Seats
5
CO2 emissions
210 g/km
Kerb weight
1,550 kg
Gross weight
2,035 kg
Max towing weight
1,800 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
750 kg
First registration
20/10/2005
Last inspection
6/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Leather upholstery

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 9,400 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 8,100 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 163 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 525, 2006) 3,690 €
  • Low mileage +2,710 €
  • Body type: Sedan +840 €
  • Sold by a dealer +860 €
  • Market price estimate 8,100 €

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

9,350 €9,400 €9,450 €9,500 €9,550 €2/8/20264/8/20265/8/20267/8/2026
DatePriceChange
04/08/20269,499 €
05/08/20269,400 €−99 €

Next inspection due around 6/2027

About 10 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 6/2026.

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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

Ridehouse · Pirkkala, Pirkanmaa 1 day for sale
3/8/20264/8/20264/8/20265/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

  • Palveluihimme kuuluu vaihdot, rahoitukset sekä toimitus kaikkialle Suomeen!
  • Rahoitus mahdollista jopa 96kk maksuajalla ja 0€ käsirahalla!
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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 525 M-Sport cost?

BMW 525 M-Sport is for sale at 9,400 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 8,100 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 04/08/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 99 € 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 2006 and was first registered on 20/10/2005.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 224,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 6/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

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 manual.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include 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 336 € 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 M-Sport located?

The car is located in Pirkanmaa (Pirkkala, Pirkanmaa).

Where can I see this car's price history?

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