The 2012 BMW 525 is diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox, driven 291,000 km, with an engine output of 160 kW (218 hp). Notable equipment includes sunroof or panoramic roof and parking sensors. The asking price 9,690 € is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price 10,000 €, based on 91 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced by 299 € (originally 9,989 €). 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 673 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 434 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 120 € per month, and the original tyre size is 245/45 R18.
Basic information
- Registration number
- ZJS-115
- Mileage
- 291,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2012
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 299 €
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WBAXB91010DX40898
- maksimi.fi ID
- 157515
- Nettiauto ID
- 15903529
Technical details
- Power
- 160 kW / 218 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- CO2 emissions
- 143 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,895 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,460 kg
- Max towing weight
- 2,000 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 750 kg
- First registration
- 29/05/2012
- Last inspection
- 6/2026
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Parking sensors
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 9,690 €
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | 9,989 € | – |
| 05/08/2026 | 9,690 € | −299 € |
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.
Check with Traficom
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.
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalDescription from the seller, in Finnish.
- "Katso lisää sivuiltamme": https://www.k-auto.fi/autotunniste/ZJS-115/
- Katsastettu 30.6.2026
- Suomi-auto
- Panorama lasikattoluukku: sähköinen
- Navigointijärjestelmä: Professional
- Xenon-ajovalot
- Peruutustutka (PDC) eteen ja taakse
- DSC ajovakaudenhallintajärjestelmä
- Dynaaminen luistonvalvonta (DTC)
- Laajennettu ilmastointiautomatiikka
- Aktiiviset niskatuet, edessä
- Etuistuinten osittainen sähkösäätö
- Keskikyynärnoja takana
- Lämmitettävät etuistuimet
- Pääntuet takana
- Ajotietokone
- Huoltotarpeenilmaisin
- Vakionopeussäädin
- Servotronic
- Kuljettajan ja etumatkustajan etu- ja sivuturvatyynyt
- Pääturvatyynyt edessä ja takana
- Sadetunnistin
- Sähkötoimiset ikkunat edessä ja takana
- Takaluukun ikkunan aukaisu
- Monitoimiohjauspyörä
- Nahkaohjauspyörä
- Ohjauspyörän korkeus- ja syvyyssäätö
- AUX-In liitäntä
- ISOFIX kiinnitys
- Käynnistyksenestojärjestelmä
- Sivutörmäyssuoja
- Törmäystunnistin
- Törmäysvoiman jakava puskurirakenne
- Kattokaiteet
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does BMW 525 cost?
BMW 525 is for sale at 9,690 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 10,000 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 2 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 05/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 299 € 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 2012 and was first registered on 29/05/2012.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 291,000 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, 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 Sunroof or panoramic roof, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 673 € 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 245/45 R18.
Where is BMW 525 located?
The car is located in Pirkanmaa (Tampere, 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.