The 1993 BMW 525 is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.5 litres and an output of 105 kW (143 hp).

The asking price is 40,000 SEK. That is 21,500 SEK (35%) below bilbil.se's estimated market price of 61,500 SEK. The estimate is based on 27 comparable cars.

The asking price has been reduced 2 times, by a total of 16,000 SEK from the original 56,000 SEK. A dealer typically sells this model in about 19 days and a private seller in about 15 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 13 days.

The odometer reads 270,000 km. The next inspection is due by 30/09/2027.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar

Running the car costs an estimated:

The seller is a private individual, Svanesund.

The car has been for sale for 77 days since 11/08/2026.

Basic information

Mileage
270,000 km
Engine
2.5 l, Diesel
Model year
1993
First registration
04/08/1998
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Colour
Black
Next inspection due
30/09/2027
bilbil.se ID
129784

Engine and drivetrain

Engine code
256 T1
Displacement
2,497 cm³
Engine layout
Inline
Cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
2
Engine position
Front
Fuel injection
Indirect injection
Forced induction
Turbo
Camshaft drive
Timing chain
Power
105 kW / 143 hp
Engine speed at peak power
4,800 rpm
Torque
260 Nm
Engine speed at peak torque
2,200 rpm
Acceleration (0–100)
11 s

Consumption and emissions

Fuel consumption
7 l/100 km
ECE, city
9.1 l/100 km
ECE, 90 km/h
5.1 l/100 km
ECE, 120 km/h
6.9 l/100 km
ECE, combined
7 l/100 km
Fuel tank
80 l
Emission class
Euro 1
Exhaust aftertreatment
Oxidation catalyst

Dimensions and weights

Width
1,751 mm
Wheelbase
2,761 mm
Turning circle
11 m
Boot space
460 l
Kerb weight
1,610 kg
Gross weight
2,015 kg
Payload
510 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Max towing weight
700 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
700 kg

Body and chassis

Seats
5
Doors
4
Size class
Executive cars
Front suspension
Coil springs
Rear suspension
Coil springs
Front brakes
Disc brakes
Rear brakes
Disc brakes

The information on this page is compiled by Bilbil from dozens of public and non-public sources from Sweden and elsewhere in Europe. Check the details stated by the seller in the original listing.

Generation
E34/E34S/E345S
Produced
1988–1996
Sub-model
E34

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

Asking price: 40,000 SEK

Well below market price

Market price estimate 61,500 SEK

Based on asking prices

Compared to 27 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 525, 1993) 65,470 SEK
  • Sold by a private seller −3,970 SEK
  • Market price estimate 61,500 SEK

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: fuel type: diesel.

As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 13 days.

35,000 SEK40,000 SEK45,000 SEK50,000 SEK55,000 SEK60,000 SEK11/8/20266/9/20262/10/202628/10/2026
DatePriceChange
11/08/202656,000 SEK–
05/09/202645,000 SEK−11,000 SEK
09/10/202640,000 SEK−5,000 SEK

Next inspection due by 30/09/2027

About 11 months left. In Sweden, a car or light van that is 30 years or older is inspected no later than 24 months after the previous inspection.

Check with Transportstyrelsen

Sale periods

Private seller, Svanesund, Västra Götaland 77 days for sale
11/8/20266/9/20262/10/202628/10/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
09/10/2026Asking price 45,000 SEK → 40,000 SEK
05/09/2026Asking price 56,000 SEK → 45,000 SEK

SEK
5,000 SEK 900,000 SEK
5 years
1 year 5 years
Estimated monthly instalment approx. 830 SEK/mo

The estimate uses a nominal interest rate of 5.80% and an account fee of 60 SEK a month. The actual rate, term and instalment are set in the loan offer.

Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

Tyre sizes for this model

  • 235/30 R20
  • 235/35 R19
  • 235/40 R18
  • 235/45 R17
  • 215/55 R16
  • 205/65 R15
  • 265/30 R19
  • 265/35 R18

Wheel sizes for this model

15″
16″
17″
18″
19″
20″
What do the sizes mean?

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 525 cost?

BMW 525 is for sale at 40,000 SEK.

Is this car well priced?

According to bilbil.se's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 61,500 SEK).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 77 days. The listing entered bilbil.se's tracking on 11/08/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 16,000 SEK below the original listing price.

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 1993 and was first registered on 04/08/1998.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 270,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

According to the listing, the car must be inspected by 30/09/2027. In Sweden, a car or light van that is 30 years or older is inspected no later than 24 months after the previous inspection.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is manual.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.

Where is BMW 525 located?

The car is located in Västra Götaland (Svanesund, Västra Götaland).

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (Svanesund).

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.