The 2006 BMW 525 is petrol-powered with a manual gearbox, driven 236,600 km, with an engine output of 160 kW (218 hp). Notable equipment includes tow bar, parking sensors and leather upholstery. The asking price 6,700 € is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price 6,300 €, based on 169 comparable cars. 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 296 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 372 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 102 € per month, and the original tyre size is 225/55 R16.
Basic information
- Registration number
- NKV-381
- Mileage
- 236,600 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.5 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2006
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Grey
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WBANL51010CM95720
- maksimi.fi ID
- 157836
- Nettiauto ID
- 15905686
Technical details
- Power
- 160 kW / 218 hp
- Last inspection
- 8/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Leather upholstery
- Parking sensors
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 6,700 €
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 8/2027
About 12 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 8/2026.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
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
- Axles and suspension 37.7
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 27.4
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Steering 12.1
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
Sales
No previous sales.
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
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Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does BMW 525 cost?
BMW 525 is for sale at 6,700 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 6,300 €).
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 06/08/2026.
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 2006.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 236,600 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 8/2027. 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 Tow bar, Parking sensors, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 296 € 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 R16.
Where is BMW 525 located?
The car is located in Pohjanmaa (Mustasaari, 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.