BMW 525

(1973 - 1981)

Brand:

BMW

Model:

525

Related:

5er

Country:

Germany

Car articles about BMW 525 by year

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Reversed roles - BMW 525 and Mercedes 280 in a (historical) comparison test

November 12, 2025 — Jürgen Rapp 74

A Mercedes is comfortable, a BMW is sporty. That has always been the case. However, it was a little different in this 1974 test, in which the competitors were also able to shine with unexpected characteristics.

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BMW 525 (E12) (1973-1976)

4-Door Sedan, 146 PS, 2494 cm³

BMW 525 (E12) (1976-1981)

4-Door Sedan, 150 PS, 2494 cm³

BMW 525i (E28) (1981-1987)

4-Door Sedan, 150 PS, 2494 cm³

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Photos of BMW 525 (random selection)

BMW 525 (1977) - The front section was stylistically adapted to the 6 Series and 3 Series

BMW 525 (1977) - The fuel filler neck was moved to the side for safety reasons

BMW 525 (1976) - alloy wheels and rear headrests available as optional extras

BMW 525 Berline (1975) - offered as lot 252 at the Artcurial André Trigano Collection 2020 auction on September 13, 2020

BMW 525 (1977) - Optimum performance in the speed ranges

BMW 525 (1977) - Family photo of the 3, 5 and 6 Series

BMW 525 (1974) - charmingly presented first generation

BMW 525 (1977) - Presents itself with a total of 41 changes after the model update

BMW 525 (1973) - with six-cylinder engine

BMW 525 E12 (1977) - as lot 72 at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on October 14, 2017

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Auctioned vehicles of BMW 525

Brand	Model	Year	Status	Auction name
BMW 525 Berline 1975 Sold Artcurial André Trigano Collection (September 13, 2020)	525 Berline	1975	Sold	Artcurial André Trigano Collection (September 13, 2020)
BMW 525 1977 Sold Humer-und-Granner-Auktionen Classic Expo Salzburg (October 19, 2024)	525	1977	Sold	Humer-und-Granner-Auktionen Classic Expo Salzburg (October 19, 2024)
BMW 525 Auto (E12) Saloon 1980 Sold Bonhams MPH Bicester Juni (July 17, 2021)	525 Auto (E12) Saloon	1980	Sold	Bonhams MPH Bicester Juni (July 17, 2021)

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