Used BMW 520

Used cars, model years and price levels

#4 most popular BMW model in Finland (of 124 models)*

#33 most popular car model in Finland (of 1793 models)*

*measured by number of active listings

For sale
439
Reported sales
727
Asking price (median)
10,900 €
Inspection failure rate
26.8 %
Average mileage
271,343 km
Time on market (median)
11 days
Fleet for sale
3.3 %

The BMW 520 is Finland's #4 most popular BMW model: 439 cars are for sale, which is 7.1 % of all cars for sale. The median asking price is 10,900 € and the average is 12,683 €; the cheapest car costs 1,500 € and the priciest 67,900 €. Cars for sale are model years 1985–2025, averaging 13 years old. The most common fuel type is diesel (83% of cars for sale) and the most common body type is estate (56%). Average mileage is 271,343 km. Median time on market is 11 days. The inspection failure rate averaged 26.8 % in 2025 periodic inspections.

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Breakdowns

Price estimate

  • Well below market price 6 %
  • Below market price 17 %
  • At market price 41 %
  • Above market price 23 %
  • Well above market price 12 %

Fuel type

  • Diesel 83 %
  • Petrol 13 %
  • Hybrid 4 %
  • Other 0 %

Gearbox

  • Automatic 87 %
  • Manual 13 %

Seller

  • Dealer 62 %
  • Private seller 38 %

Body type

  • Estate 56 %
  • Sedan 44 %

Inspection failure rate

Failure rate in 2025 periodic inspections, by first registration year

  • BMW 520
  • All cars

Average failure rate 26.8 % (26,888 inspections in 2025, median mileage 268,000 km). Brand average 26.3 %, national average 26.9 %. Figures cover the model series BMW 5-sarja.

Causes of failures

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 46.9 %

    5,640 defects, All cars 39.4 %

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 20.2 %

    2,435 defects, All cars 27.7 %

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Steering 12.1 %

    1,460 defects, All cars 6.5 %

    Steering joints and rods, steering gear

  4. Emissions and leaks 8 %

    964 defects, All cars 10.1 %

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

2025 periodic inspections recorded 12,030 defects leading to a failure across 26,888 inspections. The remaining 13 % of defects fall under other items. The single most common defect item was etuakselisto (2,017 failures). Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (7,423).

Figures count defects, not cars: a failed car often has several defects. Shares are calculated from all defects leading to a failure.

Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

Model years

For sale by model year

Median asking price by model year

Prices by model year: for sale and sold
Model yearFor saleAsking price (median)Sold (median)
2025167,900 €
2024137,900 €57,890 €
2023031,750 €
2022929,490 €29,900 €
20211426,900 €27,800 €
2020721,980 €23,395 €
20191620,325 €20,720 €
20184518,780 €21,890 €
20174318,500 €17,290 €
20162914,470 €13,900 €
20152613,345 €12,835 €
20144011,235 €9,800 €
2013348,720 €8,200 €
2012258,000 €7,490 €
2011467,970 €6,845 €
2010256,900 €5,250 €
2009164,050 €3,925 €
2008203,375 €3,850 €
200794,000 €2,845 €
200652,950 €3,200 €
200524,600 €2,600 €
200473,800 €3,570 €
200383,775 €3,100 €
200211,500 €2,750 €
200162,425 €2,000 €
200011,800 €2,550 €
199931,700 €2,800 €
199832,000 €900 €
199712,200 €2,900 €
199623,000 €1,025 €
199509,000 €
199412,900 €
199324,250 €4,000 €
199215,500 €4,750 €
199005,650 €
198911,700 €3,650 €
198813,200 €
198519,490 €5,000 €
198402,250 €
197702,800 €

Price by model year

Average depreciation 12.5 %/yr

Effect of equipment on price

  • Reversing camera 27% of cars +1,238 € avg +639 €
  • Adaptive cruise control 10% of cars +714 € avg +650 €
  • LED headlights 29% of cars +460 € avg +626 €
  • Keyless entry and start 66% of cars +423 € avg +422 €
  • Leather upholstery 44% of cars +331 € avg +460 €
  • Power tailgate 28% of cars +208 € avg +463 €
  • Tow bar 60% of cars +178 € avg +355 €
  • Parking sensors 86% of cars +165 € avg +359 €
  • All-wheel drive 41% of cars +84 € avg +1,200 €
  • Automatic transmission 87% of cars +38 € avg +296 €

Average effect on asking price according to the price estimate model, in cars that have the feature. The share is calculated from BMW 520 cars with a price estimate. The vertical line on the bar and the avg figure show the same feature’s average effect across all models.

Time on market vs. comparable models

Median time on market

Time on market

Time on market (median) 11 days

Largest BMW 520 sellers

Private sellers also have 171 BMW 520 listings. Figures are current listings by dealer chain.

BMW 520 cars by region

Uusimaa: 107Varsinais-Suomi: 45Satakunta: 12Kanta-Häme: 12Etelä-Savo: 8Pirkanmaa: 59Päijät-Häme: 23Kymenlaakso: 5Etelä-Karjala: 4Pohjois-Savo: 15Pohjois-Karjala: 20Keski-Suomi: 20Etelä-Pohjanmaa: 27Pohjanmaa: 16Keski-Pohjanmaa: 12Pohjois-Pohjanmaa: 51Kainuu: 5Lappi: 11Ahvenanmaa: 0
  • 0
  • 1–7
  • 8–25
  • 26–60
  • over 60

All regions

RegionFor saleShareMedian price
Uusimaa10723.7 %13,480 €
Pirkanmaa5913.1 %11,700 €
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa5111.3 %9,900 €
Varsinais-Suomi4510 %8,290 €
Etelä-Pohjanmaa276 %9,700 €
Päijät-Häme235.1 %13,490 €
Keski-Suomi204.4 %10,985 €
Pohjois-Karjala204.4 %8,495 €
Pohjanmaa163.5 %10,640 €
Pohjois-Savo153.3 %7,000 €
Kanta-Häme122.7 %8,535 €
Keski-Pohjanmaa122.7 %9,000 €
Satakunta122.7 %7,350 €
Lappi112.4 %8,750 €
Etelä-Savo81.8 %10,985 €
Kainuu51.1 %6,990 €
Kymenlaakso51.1 %8,490 €
Etelä-Karjala40.9 %13,180 €

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BMW 520 listings per day

For sale 457

Value of cars sold (cumulative)

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Frequently asked questions

How many BMW 520 cars are for sale in Finland?

There are 439 used BMW 520 cars for sale in Finland.

Where can I find used BMW 520 cars?

There are 439 used BMW 520 cars for sale in Finland. maksimi.fi lists all used BMW 520 cars with prices and price estimates; the largest sellers are Kamux, Saka, Rinta-Joupin Autoliike.

How much does a used BMW 520 cost?

The median asking price of BMW 520 cars for sale is 10,900 €, and the average is 12,683 €. Prices range from 1,500 € to 67,900 €.

What have used BMW 520 cars sold for?

727 BMW 520 cars have been sold while tracked. Realised prices vary by model year; for example, model year 2022 cars sold at a median of 29,900 €. Prices are each car's last asking price before the sale.

What model years of the BMW 520 are for sale?

Model years 1985–2025 are for sale. Model year 2011 has the most listings (46 cars).

How popular is the BMW 520?

The BMW 520 is the #4 most popular BMW model in Finland: its share of BMW cars for sale is 7.1 %.

How much value does a BMW 520 lose per year?

Based on median asking prices by model year, a used BMW 520's value falls by an average of 12.5% per year. The figure reflects the resale value trend of the used car.

How often does the BMW 520 fail its inspection?

The failure rate of BMW 520 cars in 2025 periodic inspections was 26.8 % on average (26,888 inspections, median mileage 268,000 km). The national average was 26.9 %. Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

What causes BMW 520 cars to fail their inspection?

In 2025 periodic inspections, BMW 520 cars recorded 12,030 defects leading to a failure, most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, steering, emissions and leaks. The single most common defect was etuakselisto. Figures count defects, not cars, because a failed car often has several defects.

How fast does a BMW 520 sell?

Sold BMW 520 cars were listed for a median of 11 days before being sold.

What is the most common fuel type in BMW 520 cars?

The most common fuel type is diesel: 83% of cars for sale.

What share of BMW 520 cars have an automatic gearbox?

87% of BMW 520 cars for sale have an automatic gearbox.

Do dealers or private sellers sell more BMW 520 cars?

62% of cars for sale are dealer listings and 38% are from private sellers.

What is the most common BMW 520 body type?

The most common body type is estate: 56% of cars for sale.

What is the typical mileage of a BMW 520?

The average mileage of BMW 520 cars for sale is 271,343 km.

Where in Finland are the most BMW 520 cars for sale?

The largest number of BMW 520 cars for sale is in Uusimaa (107 cars). The next largest regions are Pirkanmaa and Pohjois-Pohjanmaa.

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