The 2001 BMW 525 is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.5 litres and an output of 141 kW (192 hp).

The asking price is 6,400 €. That is 1,900 € (23%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 8,300 €. The estimate is based on 71 comparable cars. Cars of this model typically sell in about 9 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.

The odometer reads 191,666 km, which works out at about 8,000 km per year. The car was inspected 7/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 7/2027. There are 10 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).

Notable equipment:

  • Parking sensors
  • Leather upholstery

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 960 € per year.

The original tyre size is 225/60 R15. The seller is a private individual, Rovaniemi.

Basic information

Registration number
ZLX-216
Mileage
191,666 km
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Engine
2.5 l, Petrol
Model year
2001
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Blue
Tyre size
225/60 R15
Wheel size
15″
Tyre sets
2
Keys
1
In traffic use in Finland
10 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBADT31000GN74756
maksimi.fi ID
174495
Nettiauto ID
15924404

Technical details

Power
141 kW / 192 hp
Seats
5
Doors
4
Number of gears
5
Cylinders
6
Turbocharger
No
CO2 emissions
225 g/km
Kerb weight
1,575 kg
Gross weight
2,010 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,775 × 1,800 × 1,435 mm
First registration
29/05/2001
Last inspection
7/2026
Type approval number
e1*98/14*0028*14

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Leather upholstery
  • Parking sensors

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 6,400 €

Below market price

Market price estimate 8,300 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 71 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 525, 2001) 3,390 €
  • Low mileage +4,910 €
  • Market price estimate 8,300 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission, sold by a private seller.

Cars of this model typically sell in about 9 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 7/2027

About 11 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 7/2026.

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Failure rate among cars of the same age

Of 24-year-old petrol passenger cars, 46.7% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (35,002 inspections, median mileage 265,000 km).

Sale periods

Private seller, Rovaniemi, Lappi 1 day for sale
14/8/202615/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 525 cost?

BMW 525 is for sale at 6,400 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 8,300 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 1 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 2001 and was first registered on 29/05/2001.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 191,666 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 7/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How common is a 2001 BMW in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 1,451 BMW passenger cars first used in 2001 in traffic use in Finland. That is 4.3 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 8th most common brand of that year among 28 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (82.6 %). 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 Parking sensors, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 370 € 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 225/60 R15.

Where is BMW 525 located?

The car is located in Lappi (Rovaniemi, Lappi).

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.