The 2012 BMW 525 dA 160kw xDrive Aut. Touring is diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox, driven 445,000 km, with an engine output of 160 kW (218 hp). Notable equipment includes tow bar, fuel-operated parking heater and parking sensors. The asking price 8,049 € is about 22% (1,449 €) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price 6,600 €, based on 91 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 673 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 421 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 101 € per month, and the original tyre size is 245/45 R18.

Basic information

Registration number
LZT-791
Mileage
445,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
Office fee
149 €
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Black
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
160294
Nettiauto ID
15908710

Technical details

Power
160 kW / 218 hp
Top speed
228 km/h
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
08/12/2011
Last inspection
1/2026

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Parking sensors
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 8,049 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 6,600 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 91 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 525, 2012) 9,130 €
  • Sold by a dealer +460 €
  • High mileage −2,990 €
  • Market price estimate 6,600 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: all-wheel drive.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 1/2027

About 5 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 1/2026.

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
  1. Axles and suspension 24.4

    544 defects·All cars 19

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

  2. Steering 4.5

    101 defects·All cars 3.4

    Steering joints and rods, steering gear

  3. Brakes 3.5

    78 defects·All cars 11.8

    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

Kestoauto Oy · Ylivieska, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa 1 day for sale
7/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

  • Hyväkuntoinen farkku 5-sarjalainen!
  • Pienikulutuksinen ja mukava 525 diesel, 8-vaihteisella automaatilla ja nelivedolla.
  • Hyvä huoltohistoria, jakoketju remontti tehty 406tkm/3.2025
  • Kahdet hyvät renkaat, kauko-webasto, koukku ynm!
  • Kyselyt ja lisätiedot 0401921991 / Markus
Tiesithän, Meiltä saat kaikki autokaupan palvelut ja enemmänkin !
  • Siistit, kunnolla autopesulassa pestyt autot.
Huollot. Tarkistamme kaikki myymämme autot kunnon koeajolla sekä korjaamon toimesta. Huoltohistoria tarkistetaan ja tehdään mahdolliset tarvittavat huollot valmiiksi. Edullinen rahoitus. Vaihtokauppa. Meille käy vaihdossa Autot, Motot, Peräkärryt, Vaunut ja vaikka Traktorit. Toimitus ympäri Suomen. Kysy myyjältä. Lisävarustelut. Esim. Vetokoukun asennus Meihin saa helposti yhteyden, Soittamalla, Sähköpostilla, WhatsApp, Tekstiviesti tai sitten ihan perinteisesti tulemalla käymään liikkeellämme Panostamme hyvään asiakaspalveluun ja rehtiin avoimeen kaupan käyntiin. Ota rohkeasti yhteyttä ja kysy lisää.

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 525 dA 160kw xDrive Aut. Touring cost?

BMW 525 dA 160kw xDrive Aut. Touring is for sale at 8,049 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 6,600 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 07/08/2026.

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 and was first registered on 08/12/2011.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 445,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 1/2027. 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 Tow bar, Fuel-operated parking heater, Parking sensors. 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 673 € 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 245/45 R18.

Where is BMW 525 dA 160kw xDrive Aut. Touring located?

The car is located in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Ylivieska, Pohjois-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.