The 2016 BMW 520 is an all-wheel-drive sedan, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 140 kW (190 hp).

The asking price is 14,700 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 14,500 €. The estimate is based on 458 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 200 € from the original 14,900 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 9 days.

The odometer reads 218,000 km, which works out at about 21,000 km per year. The car was inspected 10/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 10/2026. There are 50 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 196,995 km.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar
  • LED headlights
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Power tailgate
  • Parking sensors
  • Leather upholstery

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,380 € per year.

The original tyre size is 225/55 R17. The seller is a private individual, Orimattila.

Basic information

Registration number
NKA-852
Mileage
218,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2016
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Grey
In traffic use in Finland
50 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBA5E7106GG158842
maksimi.fi ID
158600
Nettiauto ID
15906199

Technical details

Power
140 kW / 190 hp
Torque
400 Nm
Acceleration (0–100)
7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
Fuel consumption
7 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Number of gears
8
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
CO2 emissions
119 g/km
Kerb weight
1,805 kg
Gross weight
2,330 kg
Max towing weight
2,000 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
750 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,907 × 1,860 × 1,464 mm
Last inspection
10/2025
Type approval number
e1*2007/46*0363*14

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Keyless entry and start
  • Leather upholstery
  • LED headlights
  • Parking sensors
  • Power tailgate
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 14,700 €

At market price

Market price estimate 14,500 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 458 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 520, 2016) 14,580 €
  • LED headlights +630 €
  • Sold by a private seller −710 €
  • Market price estimate 14,500 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, body type: sedan, parking sensors.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 9 days.

14,600 €14,700 €14,800 €14,900 €15,000 €6/8/20268/8/202610/8/202613/8/2026
DatePriceChange
06/08/202614,900 €
12/08/202614,700 €−200 €

Next inspection due around 10/2026

About 2 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 10/2025.

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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

1,332 cars of the BMW 5-sarja model series (first registered in 2016) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 375 defects leading to a failure, or 28.2 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 24.4. That is more defects than in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 11.6

    154 defects·All cars 12.7

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

  2. Emissions and leaks 6.2

    83 defects·All cars 1.8

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

  3. Steering 4.2

    56 defects·All cars 1.7

    Steering joints and rods, steering gear

The remaining 21.9 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned engine and other equipment (96). Median mileage 205,000 km.

Figures describe the BMW 5-sarja model series first registered in 2016, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller, Orimattila, Päijät-Häme 6 days for sale
6/8/20268/8/202610/8/202613/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
12/08/2026Asking price 14,900 € → 14,700 €

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Hienokuntoinen BMW seuraavalle. Auto ollut hyvällä pidolla ja sen näkee sisältä sekä ulkoa. Keulassa on kiveniskemiä, ja pieniä naarmuja siellä täällä, mutta onhan auto jo 10-vuotias. Huoltohistoria sähköisenä, viimeiset kaksi huoltoa paperisena. Viimeisin öljynvaihtohuolto 210tkm. Jarrunesteet vaihdettu 211tkm. Kesärenkaat uudet, ostettu tälle kesälle. Talvirenkaat muutaman talven ajettu, hyväkuntoiset, omilla vanteilla. Adblue-järjestelmä uusittu puolen vuoden sisällä. Värinä hieno tummanharmaa metallihohtoväri. B47 moottorilla. Kysy ihmeessä lisätietoja, jos kiinnostuit!

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 520 cost?

BMW 520 is for sale at 14,700 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 14,500 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 6 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 06/08/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 200 € 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 2016.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 218,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 10/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 21 % of BMW 5-sarja cars first registered in 2016 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,332 inspections, median mileage 205,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2016 BMW in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 7,854 BMW passenger cars first used in 2016 in traffic use in Finland. That is 5.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 7th most common brand of that year among 33 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (59.3 %). 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 2016, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, emissions and leaks, steering. That is 28.2 defects per 100 inspections, against 24.4 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 Tow bar, LED headlights, Keyless entry and start, Power tailgate, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 629 € 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 R17.

Where is BMW 520 located?

The car is located in Päijät-Häme (Orimattila, Päijät-Häme).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.