The 1997 BMW 520 i 2,0 4d 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 81 kW (110 hp).

The asking price is 1,590 €. That is 910 € (36%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,500 €. The estimate is based on 20 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 343,000 km, which works out at about 12,000 km per year. The estimated inspection deadline of 1/2026 has already passed.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 730 € per year.

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

Basic information

Registration number
BIL-406
Mileage
343,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Petrol
Model year
1997
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Silver
Tyre size
205/65 R15
Wheel size
15″
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
174998
Nettiauto ID
15925016

Technical details

Power
81 kW / 110 hp
Seats
5
Doors
4
First registration
17/08/1997
Last inspection
1/2025

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

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Asking price: 1,590 €

Well below market price

Market price estimate 2,500 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 20 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.

The inspection period appears to have expired

The estimated due date was 1/2026, about 7 months ago. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 1/2025.

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The car may have been inspected after the listing was posted, or taken off the road, in which case the inspection requirement does not run.

Failure rate among cars of the same age

Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).

Sale periods

Private seller, Kokkola, Keski-Pohjanmaa 1 day for sale
15/8/202616/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 520 i 2,0 4d cost?

BMW 520 i 2,0 4d is for sale at 1,590 €.

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 car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 15/08/2026.

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 1997 and was first registered on 17/08/1997.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 343,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the inspection period ended around 1/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How common is a 1997 BMW in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 735 BMW passenger cars first used in 1997 in traffic use in Finland. That is 4.9 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 6th most common brand of that year among 25 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (97.8 %). 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.

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 i 2,0 4d located?

The car is located in Keski-Pohjanmaa (Kokkola, Keski-Pohjanmaa).

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.