BMW 525 years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 525 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 525 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 525 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 525 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical12
- Acceleration12
- Airbags9
- Engine8
- Visibility7
- Transmission7
- Steering5
- Brakes5
- Seats4
- Locks4
- Suspension3
- Seat belts3
BMW 525 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1998 | - | 2 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 1 | Wheels | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1995 | - | 15 | Airbags | 0 | 5 | ||
| 1994 | - | 8 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1993 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | - | 14 | Electrical | 1 | 3 | ||
| 1991 | - | 15 | Acceleration | 2 | 3 | ||
| 1990 | - | 7 | Seat belts | 2 | 1 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the BMW 525
What years of the BMW 525 should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 525 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 525?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 525?
Electrical, with 12 complaints across all years, followed by acceleration (12) and airbags (9).
How many recalls does the BMW 525 have?
4 recalls between 1990 and 2001. The 1991 model year has the most, with 2.
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