The 1996 BMW 520 is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 110 kW (150 hp).

The asking price is 1,300 €. That is 1,200 € (48%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,500 €. The estimate is based on 33 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 9 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 8 days.

The odometer reads 402,000 km, which works out at about 13,000 km per year. The car was inspected 12/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 12/2026. There are 3 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).

Notable equipment:

  • Sunroof or panoramic roof

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 750 € per year.

The original tyre size is 205/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Laukaa.

Basic information

Registration number
KHF-358
Mileage
402,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Petrol
Model year
1996
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Red
In traffic use in Finland
3 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBADD11010BN04388
maksimi.fi ID
168565
Nettiauto ID
15914327

Technical details

Power
110 kW / 150 hp
Acceleration (0–100)
6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
Fuel consumption
10 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Kerb weight
1,485 kg
Gross weight
1,945 kg
Max towing weight
1,500 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
740 kg
Last inspection
12/2025
Type approval number
e1*93/81*0028*02

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Sunroof or panoramic roof

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Asking price: 1,300 €

Well below market price

Market price estimate 2,500 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 33 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 9 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 8 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 12/2026

About 4 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 12/2025.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Sale periods

Private seller, Laukaa, Keski-Suomi 1 day for sale
11/8/202612/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

myydään 1996 BMW E39 m52b20 manuaali 1300€/tarjous hinnasta päästään sopuun jos sukkelasti hakee pois. auto on vanha ja on naarmua ja kolhua en kaipaa ostajaa joka syynäilee joka naarmusta. joulukuuhun ajoaikaa,viime leimalla kehotuksella tuulilasi ja öljyvuoto jota napattu kiinni ei enää ole lätäkköä alla

kerrotaanhan näitä haittapuolia:

  • nelipyörä suuntauksessa saisi käyttää meinaa oikealle vetää,renkaita ei ole kulutellut.
  • kuskinpuolen lokari johonki ajettu (kuva)
  • bägi valo palaa ku ollu ralliruori kiinni
  • harvoin sytyttää absin valo mut sammuu kyllä aina
  • puhaltimella tällähetkellä on/off kytkin oma näyttö ei sano mitään.

positiivisia mietteitä :

  • kytkin uusittu tammikuussa (kuitti)
  • kahdet renkaat ekan kuvan 19” vielä hyvillä kesäsillä edessä 10mm pultattavat spacerit. talvirenkaat nyt alla kun ei meinaa mahtua noin iso profiilinen rengas pyöriä madallusjousilla ainakaan, talviset 16” aluvanteilla hyvillä nastoilla mukaan saa taakse toiset hyväkuntoiset nastat,tällähetkellä siis madallusjouset edessä vakiot mukaan sekä taakse uusi vieteri ja takapöntön halutessaan.
  • myös mukaan saa halutessaan 12 tuumanen subbari merkiltään ”GSI” sekä sille kotelo vahvistinta ei ole,suksiluukun peltiin joku kairannut refleksiputkelle reijän niin saa painetta hyttiin sekä piuhat valmiina kontissa!
varusteina: edessä sähkölasit ja kattoluukku toimii täydellisesti joka tuntuu olevan jo harvassa. edessä pioneerin kaiuttimet ja takana luultavasti vakiot auto tällähetkellä liikennekäytössä poistosta mutta sovittaessa saadaan liikenteeseen. auto on laukaassa kulkeutuu minne vain sovittaessa lisätietoja ja nykykuvia saa halutessaan! tuli itselle vaihdokkina ja nopeasti saatava pois yhteydenotot: 041 5675243 (päivisin en vastaa kun olen töissä)

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 520 cost?

BMW 520 is for sale at 1,300 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 2,500 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 11/08/2026.

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 1996.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 402,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 12/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How common is a 1996 BMW in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 676 BMW passenger cars first used in 1996 in traffic use in Finland. That is 6.5 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 6th most common brand of that year among 23 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (99 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

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 Sunroof or panoramic roof. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 263 € 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 205/65 R15.

Where is BMW 520 located?

The car is located in Keski-Suomi (Laukaa, Keski-Suomi).

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.