The 2012 BMW 520 is diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox, driven 372,000 km, with an engine output of 135 kW (184 hp). Notable equipment includes keyless entry and start, parking sensors and leather upholstery. The asking price 8,900 € is about 27% (1,900 €) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price 7,000 €, based on 380 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 643 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 410 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 111 € per month, and the original tyre size is 225/55 R17.

Basic information

Registration number
VUX-805
Mileage
372,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Black
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBAMX11080DU52401
maksimi.fi ID
160484
Nettiauto ID
15908437

Technical details

Power
135 kW / 184 hp
Seats
5
Doors
5
CO2 emissions
133 g/km
Kerb weight
1,790 kg
Gross weight
2,365 kg
Max towing weight
2,000 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
750 kg
First registration
10/07/2012

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Keyless entry and start
  • Leather upholstery
  • Parking sensors

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 8,900 €

Well above market price

Market price estimate 7,000 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 380 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 520, 2012) 6,500 €
  • Keyless entry and start +390 €
  • Leather upholstery +370 €
  • Automatic transmission +80 €
  • Sold by a private seller −340 €
  • Market price estimate 7,000 €

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

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection

A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.

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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

Private seller · Seinäjoki, Etelä-Pohjanmaa 1 day for sale
7/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Siisti sekä hyvätoiminen BMW myyntiin. Autoon on tehty kattavat remontit Uusi jakopääsarja, turboahdin, moniurahihna, venttiilikopan tiiviste, hehkuja, etutukivarret ja egr noin 320tkm kohdalla Ilmajouset sekä kompura 2022 Ilmastoinnin kompura 2024 Lämmityspuhaltimen moottori 2024 Uusi tuulilasi 2025 Vilkkujen ja pyyhinten viiksipaketti sekä uusi ohjainlaite valolle 2023 Venttiilikopan huohottimen kalvo, öljynsuodattimenjalan tiivisteet, jäähdytyksen mikkihiiriputki 2025 Juuri vaihdettuna on hehkujen ohjausyksikko, molemmat raidetangot sekä toinen etujousi Huollot- Vaihdelaatikon öljyt huuhtelemalla 2025/≈330tkm kohdalla Öljyt ja suodatin vaihdettu 15tkm välein Uusi ilmansuodatin ja raitisilmasuodattimet 2025 Vaihdelaatikon adaptaatiot nollattu ja laatikko vaihtaa kuin uusi Autoon on juuri maalattu molemmat puskurit, helmat ja uudet umpiot koska ne olivat harmaantuneet jo paljon ajetussa autossa, muuten auto on naarmuton ja lommoton. Mukana on 18" Bmwn alkuperäisillä vanteilla olevat kesärenkaat ja 17" Bmwn alkuperäiset vanteet hyvillä talvirenkailla Sisusta on siistissä kunnossa sekä muutenkin hienosti valittu tehtaalta cinnamon brown täysnahoilla ja mustalla kattoverhoilulla. Tämän parempaa autoa ei todennäköisesti maantielle saa sekä tyyppivikojen korjaamisen jälkeen edessä pitäisi olla paljon kilometrejä ilman ikäviä yllätyksiä.

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 520 cost?

BMW 520 is for sale at 8,900 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 7,000 €).

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 10/07/2012.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 372,000 km.

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, 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 643 € 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 Etelä-Pohjanmaa (Seinäjoki, Etelä-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.