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    BMW 525i Review, For Sale, Models, Specs & News in Australia

    BMW 525i Review, For Sale, Models, Specs & News in Australia

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    $11,990
    9.4L/100km (combined)
    Sedan
    6 Speed Automatic
    Premium Unleaded Petrol
    2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1975 1974
    520i 535i 530i 540i 525e 525i 528i 535is M535i 523i 528 530d 550I 520d 535d ActiveHybrid 5 545i 530E M550I 540D
    Reviews For Sale Q&As Pricing & Specs Wheel Size Fuel Consumption Dimensions Towing Capacity VS The Competition News
    Overview
    Likes
    Naturally aspirated engines provide great performance.
    Wagon availability.
    Handling is superb across all models.
    Dislikes
    Parts are very expensive.
    Insurance costs.
    Small inside for its class.

    BMW 525i Q&As

    Check out real-world situations relating to the BMW 525i here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
    Why is the coolant system on my 2004 BMW 525i losing pressure?

    Did you replace the coolant tank because the vehicle was losing coolant in the first place? If so, there’s a chance that even though the coolant tank is brand new, there could be a leak from somewhere else in the system (that’s allowing the system to lose pressure, as you’ve identified). Possibilities include the radiator itself or even a head gasket, not to mention any one of a number of plastic fittings that control the flow of coolant to the engine and the car’s heating system. But don’t rule out the simple stuff, either; even the humble radiator cap or loose hose-clamp can allow pressure to leak from a cooling system.

    The problem with a lot of imported cars is that they tend to use lots of plastic components in their plumbing systems. As they age (and at 16 years old, your car is hardly in the first flush of youth) these fittings and couples become brittle and can begin to leak or even fall apart altogether. In colder climates, these plastic bits and pieces don’t present the same problems to the same degree, but here in Australia, our hot-climate heat-cycles are not appreciated by some makes and models. Combine that with a modern, pressurised cooling system, and you have yourself a problem.

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    Will the BMW E39 525i become a future classic?

    I doubt the E39 will ever be considered a classic, particularly a run-of-the-mill model like the 525i. If I were to buy one I would buy the six-cylinder.

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    Spare tyre for 535i?

    The best option for you is probably to ditch the run-flats and fit regular radials. You can then run a regular spare and you could buy a jack from your local auto accessory store.

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    BMW 525i Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the BMW 525i varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $11,990 and going to $15,950 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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    BMW 525i Wheel Size

    The BMW 525i has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 225x50 R17 for Sedan in 2010 with a wheel size that spans from 7.5x17 inches.
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    BMW 525i Fuel consumption

    The BMW 525i is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 9.4L/100km for Sedan
    *Combined fuel consumption
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    BMW 525i Dimensions

    The dimensions of the BMW 525i Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    BMW 525i Towing Capacity

    The BMW 525i has maximum towing capacity of 2000kg for the latest model available.
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