The 2012 BMW 520 is diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox, driven 306,829 km, with an engine output of 135 kW (184 hp). Notable equipment includes keyless entry and start, power tailgate, parking sensors and leather upholstery. The asking price 8,500 € is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price 8,600 €, based on 367 comparable cars. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. Cars of the same brand account for 5.6 % of all cars first used in 2012 (6,140 cars), the 9th most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is approximately 633 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 407 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 106 € per month, and the original tyre size is 225/55 R17.
Basic information
- Registration number
- JIU-118
- Mileage
- 306,829 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2012
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Black
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 155591
- Nettiauto ID
- 15901417
Technical details
- Power
- 135 kW / 184 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- CO2 emissions
- 123 g/km
- Last inspection
- 7/2026
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Keyless entry and start
- Leather upholstery
- Parking sensors
- Power tailgate
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 8,500 €
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 7/2027
About 11 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 7/2026.
Check with TraficomThe 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
- Axles and suspension 24.4
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Steering 4.5
Steering joints and rods, steering gear
- Brakes 3.5
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.
Figures describe the BMW 5-sarja model series first registered in 2012, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
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Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does BMW 520 cost?
BMW 520 is for sale at 8,500 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 8,600 €).
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 04/08/2026.
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 2012.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 306,829 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 7/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
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 Keyless entry and start, Power tailgate, Parking sensors, 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 633 € 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 R17.
Where is BMW 520 located?
The car is located in Satakunta (Rauma, Satakunta).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.