The 2012 BMW 525 is an all-wheel-drive estate, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 160 kW (218 hp).
The asking price is 8,900 € (plus a 100 € handling fee). That is 1,900 € (18%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 10,800 €. The estimate is based on 106 comparable cars.
A dealer typically sells this model in about 12 days and a private seller in about 10 days.
The odometer reads 266,000 km, which works out at about 19,000 km per year. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 653 € per year
- Insurance 660 € per year
- Financing instalment 111 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,310 € per year.
The original tyre size is 245/45 R18.
The seller is Autohelmi (Espoo).
The car has been for sale for 58 days since 04/07/2026.
Basic information
- Registration number
- GKB-717
- Mileage
- 266,000 km
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- 2.0 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2012
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 100 €
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- White
- Tyre size
- 245/45 R18
- Wheel size
- 18″
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 54598
- Nettiauto ID
- 15704474
Technical details
- Power
- 160 kW / 218 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- CO2 emissions
- 143 g/km
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,907 × 1,860 × 1,462 mm
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
Asking price: 8,900 €
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.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
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
- Axles and suspension 24.4
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Steering 4.5
Steering joints and rods, steering gear
- Brakes 3.5
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.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
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The APR under Finnish consumer protection law is 7.48%, calculated for a loan of €7,500 with a repayment period of 9 years, an account fee of €5, an opening fee of €35 and a nominal interest rate of 5.80%. The amount repayable would then be €10,215, i.e. €94/month. A credit card's APR may be 18.97%, calculated for a loan of €1,500 with a repayment period of one year and a nominal interest rate of 17.50%. The amount repayable would then be €1,646 in total, i.e. €146 per month. The final APR, loan term and monthly instalment are set out in the loan agreement. Lenders draw up the loan agreement based on an individual credit assessment. The nominal interest rate offered may vary between 4.19% and 20%, and annual loan costs between €0 and €150. The loan term offered varies between 1 and 20 years. Loan amounts offered range from €500 to €70,000.
Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.
- Base tax 171 €/yr
- Driving power tax 482 €/yr
- Total vehicle tax 653 €/yr
Base tax is based on CO₂ emissions (NEDC), 143 g/km. Driving power tax is based on gross weight (approx. 2400 kg).
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
- Liability insurance260 €/yr
- Comprehensive400 €/yr
- Total insurance660 €/yr
≈ 55 €/mo
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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.
BMW 5-Serie (2012–2013) · 525d xDrive. F11 touring (exkl M-sport) (160kW)
Tyre sizes for this car
- 245/45 R18 Original
- 255/30 R21 Recommended
- 245/35 R20 Recommended
- 245/40 R19 Recommended
- 225/55 R17 Recommended
Wheel sizes for this car
Original wheel size: 18″
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Which car has the registration GKB-717?
GKB-717 is a 2012 BMW 525 with 266,000 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 8,900 €.
How much does BMW 525 cost?
BMW 525 is for sale at 8,900 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 10,800 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 58 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 04/07/2026.
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.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 266,000 km.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
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 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 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.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 653 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 245/45 R18.
Where is BMW 525 located?
The car is located in Uusimaa (Espoo, Uusimaa).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 1,313 € per year: vehicle tax 653 €, insurance 660 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.
Who is selling this car?
The seller is Autohelmi (Espoo).
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.