The 2011 BMW 520 is a rear-wheel-drive estate, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 135 kW (184 hp).
The asking price is 5,750 €. That is 850 € (13%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 6,600 €. The estimate is based on 395 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 9 days.
The odometer reads 331,000 km, which works out at about 22,000 km per year. The car was inspected 2/2026, and the next inspection is due 3/2027.
- Tow bar
- Keyless entry and start
- Parking sensors
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 649 € per year
- Insurance 590 € per year
- Financing instalment 88 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,240 € per year.
The original tyre size is 225/55 R17. The seller is a private individual, Huittinen.
Basic information
- Registration number
- GJF-251
- Mileage
- 331,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2011
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- Tyre size
- 225/55 R17
- Wheel size
- 17″
- Tyre sets
- 2
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 174228
- Nettiauto ID
- 15924108
Technical details
- Power
- 135 kW / 184 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- CO2 emissions
- 139 g/km
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,907 × 1,860 × 1,462 mm
- Last inspection
- 2/2026
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Keyless entry and start
- Parking sensors
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 5,750 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 9 days.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due 3/2027
About 7 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 2/2026.
Check with TraficomThe due date comes from the listing description, not from the inspection interval. The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
3,226 cars of the BMW 5-sarja model series (first registered in 2011) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 1,378 defects leading to a failure, or 42.7 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 48.5. 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
- Axles and suspension 25.2
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 5.8
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Steering 3.1
Steering joints and rods, steering gear
The remaining 20 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (1,225). Median mileage 298,000 km.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
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View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalFrequently asked questions about this car
How much does BMW 520 cost?
BMW 520 is for sale at 5,750 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 6,600 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 2 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 14/08/2026.
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 2011.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 331,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
According to the listing, the next inspection is due 3/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
28.6 % of BMW 5-sarja cars first registered in 2011 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (3,226 inspections, median mileage 298,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2011 BMW in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 6,722 BMW passenger cars first used in 2011 in traffic use in Finland. That is 5.5 % 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 (83.2 %). The figure is a 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 2011, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, steering. That is 42.7 defects per 100 inspections, against 48.5 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, Keyless entry and start, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 649 € 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 Satakunta (Huittinen, Satakunta).
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.