Used BMW 525

Used cars, model years and price levels

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

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

*measured by number of active listings

For sale
122
Reported sales
299
Asking price (median)
6,750 €
Inspection failure rate
26.8 %
Average mileage
323,392 km
Time on market (median)
11 days
Fleet for sale
3.4 %

The BMW 525 is Finland's #12 most popular BMW model: 122 cars are for sale, which is 2 % of all cars for sale. The median asking price is 6,750 € and the average is 7,620 €; the cheapest car costs 600 € and the priciest 26,900 €. Cars for sale are model years 1988–2016, averaging 19 years old. The most common fuel type is diesel (62% of cars for sale) and the most common body type is estate (55%). Average mileage is 323,392 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 7 %
  • Below market price 19 %
  • At market price 38 %
  • Above market price 25 %
  • Well above market price 11 %

Fuel type

  • Diesel 62 %
  • Petrol 38 %

Gearbox

  • Automatic 85 %
  • Manual 15 %

Seller

  • Private seller 66 %
  • Dealer 34 %

Body type

  • Estate 55 %
  • Sedan 45 %

Inspection failure rate

Failure rate in 2025 periodic inspections, by first registration year

  • BMW 525
  • 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)
202502,800 €
2017012,900 €
2016215,490 €
2015110,770 €
2014414,150 €11,490 €
201379,000 €9,890 €
20121010,950 €9,800 €
2011812,400 €8,997 €
2010710,000 €6,950 €
200977,990 €4,745 €
2008117,490 €5,640 €
200736,500 €4,300 €
2006103,975 €3,900 €
2005195,000 €3,300 €
2004204,245 €3,050 €
200363,975 €3,250 €
200232,000 €2,250 €
200132,600 €2,625 €
200011,000 €2,750 €
19991600 €
199801,500 €
19970700 €
199606,200 €
199512,400 €
1994121,900 €5,180 €
199301,500 €
199009,300 €
198902,100 €
198817,000 €9,200 €
198312,200 €

Price by model year

Average depreciation 11.8 %/yr

Effect of equipment on price

  • Leather upholstery 59% of cars +241 € avg +460 €
  • Tow bar 45% of cars +162 € avg +355 €
  • Automatic transmission 85% of cars −52 € avg +296 €
  • All-wheel drive 28% of cars −476 € avg +1,200 €

Average effect on asking price according to the price estimate model, in cars that have the feature. The share is calculated from BMW 525 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 525 sellers

Private sellers also have 85 BMW 525 listings. Figures are current listings by dealer chain.

BMW 525 cars by region

Uusimaa: 28Varsinais-Suomi: 10Satakunta: 5Kanta-Häme: 4Etelä-Savo: 3Pirkanmaa: 15Päijät-Häme: 6Kymenlaakso: 5Etelä-Karjala: 1Pohjois-Savo: 6Pohjois-Karjala: 9Keski-Suomi: 10Etelä-Pohjanmaa: 3Pohjanmaa: 3Keski-Pohjanmaa: 1Pohjois-Pohjanmaa: 11Kainuu: 2Lappi: 7Ahvenanmaa: 0
  • 0
  • 1–2
  • 3–7
  • 8–15
  • over 15

All regions

RegionFor saleShareMedian price
Uusimaa2821.7 %7,330 €
Pirkanmaa1511.6 %10,000 €
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa118.5 %6,000 €
Keski-Suomi107.8 %6,550 €
Varsinais-Suomi107.8 %11,710 €
Pohjois-Karjala97 %5,000 €
Lappi75.4 %4,500 €
Pohjois-Savo64.7 %5,100 €
Päijät-Häme64.7 %7,490 €
Kymenlaakso53.9 %3,950 €
Satakunta53.9 %4,500 €
Kanta-Häme43.1 %3,050 €
Etelä-Pohjanmaa32.3 %8,800 €
Etelä-Savo32.3 %5,600 €
Pohjanmaa32.3 %6,000 €
Kainuu21.6 %1,675 €
Etelä-Karjala10.8 %
Keski-Pohjanmaa10.8 %8,490 €
Ahvenanmaa00 %

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BMW 525 listings per day

For sale 132

Value of cars sold (cumulative)

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Frequently asked questions

How many BMW 525 cars are for sale in Finland?

There are 122 used BMW 525 cars for sale in Finland.

Where can I find used BMW 525 cars?

There are 122 used BMW 525 cars for sale in Finland. maksimi.fi lists all used BMW 525 cars with prices and price estimates; the largest sellers are Saka, Kamux, Rinta-Joupin Autoliike.

How much does a used BMW 525 cost?

The median asking price of BMW 525 cars for sale is 6,750 €, and the average is 7,620 €. Prices range from 600 € to 26,900 €.

What have used BMW 525 cars sold for?

299 BMW 525 cars have been sold while tracked. Realised prices vary by model year; for example, model year 2013 cars sold at a median of 9,890 €. Prices are each car's last asking price before the sale.

What model years of the BMW 525 are for sale?

Model years 1988–2016 are for sale. Model year 2004 has the most listings (20 cars).

How popular is the BMW 525?

The BMW 525 is the #12 most popular BMW model in Finland: its share of BMW cars for sale is 2 %.

How much value does a BMW 525 lose per year?

Based on median asking prices by model year, a used BMW 525's value falls by an average of 11.8% per year. The figure reflects the resale value trend of the used car.

How often does the BMW 525 fail its inspection?

The failure rate of BMW 525 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 525 cars to fail their inspection?

In 2025 periodic inspections, BMW 525 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 525 sell?

Sold BMW 525 cars were listed for a median of 11 days before being sold.

What is the most common fuel type in BMW 525 cars?

The most common fuel type is diesel: 62% of cars for sale.

What share of BMW 525 cars have an automatic gearbox?

85% of BMW 525 cars for sale have an automatic gearbox.

Do dealers or private sellers sell more BMW 525 cars?

34% of cars for sale are dealer listings and 66% are from private sellers.

What is the most common BMW 525 body type?

The most common body type is estate: 55% of cars for sale.

What is the typical mileage of a BMW 525?

The average mileage of BMW 525 cars for sale is 323,392 km.

Where in Finland are the most BMW 525 cars for sale?

The largest number of BMW 525 cars for sale is in Uusimaa (28 cars). The next largest regions are Pirkanmaa and Pohjois-Pohjanmaa.

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