1992 BMW 5 Series Review
Price Estimate:Â $4,194 - $6,802

BMW 5 Series model years
BMW 5 Series types
- Wagon
- Sedan
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
The 525 loses some luxury items from its standard equipment list; the steering wheel is now wrapped in leatherette instead of leather and the spare tire is shod with a steel wheel instead of an alloy. The 535 gains options like a nifty on-board computer and a power-adjustable steering wheel with a position memory. A security system is now standard. The M5 gets better power steering and a higher final-drive ratio. A Touring model is introduced as a wagon body style.
For sale near Poway, CA
2 listings
- $24,750
- 86,219 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
- 6cyl manual
- Celebrity Cars Las Vegas (237 mi away)
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Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vehicle Overview See description for 80+ photos and video 1992 BMW 535i - 5 speed Manual Celebrity Cars is proud to present an exceptional 1992 BMW 53...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBAHD131XNBF12541
Stock: C2541
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-07-2024 - $11,975
- 51,513 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6cyl manual
- Denver Auto Company (818 mi away)
- Moonroof / Sunroof
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Located in Parker, CO
*** 51k MILES *** 1 OWNER *** SUPER RARE *** GERMAN CLASSIC *** NEW TIRES ***
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (15 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBAHD6318NBJ75667
Stock: WAJ75667
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-02-2024
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1992 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Wagon and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.84 per gallon for regular unleaded in California.
Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$325/mo  for 5 Series 525i
5 Series 525i
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$227/mo
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BMW 5 Series Reviews
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4.5 out of 5 starsTony Holland, 07/19/2009
1992 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan
I purchased my 92 525i for 2900 cash. It had 204,000 on the odometer. 4 years later it is still a daily driver. A red 5 speed with all the options. I have replaced about everything under the hood from the a/c compressor to the alternator. Water pump, fuel pump and a new radiator. This sounds like a lot, but the absence of a car payment made it worth the money. The car is a joy to drive. … The 5-speed makes up for the lack of power. The car is very at home at interstate speeds and will cruise "Way" over the speed limit for as long as the fuel lasts. This has been a great used car that is a blast to drive. Now I know..."BMW The Ultimate Driving Machine".
Paying Tribute to my 5 Series
4.88 out of 5 starshb1991, 06/05/2012
1991 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan
316k miles and still drives like a dream.
This car has been in my family for 12 years and has not given me any major mechanical problems.
This has been and will be the best car I will ever own.
It has reliably performed throughout its service life.
No bells and whistles, just a bare bones car that never acts up.
I reliably changed the oil every 4k miles and did all maintenance … myself.
For a 21 year old car it shines up like a new penny.
Beautiful, reliable, and a joy to drive.
I will miss her when she's gone...ought to go to a BMW museum.
What a joy.
Best Car of My Life
4.75 out of 5 starsMike, 02/07/2008
1992 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Wagon
This car has been all over the country, and has never let me down. I have put an insignificant amount of money into it for repairs, and it now has 240,000 miles on it and still going strong. I am planning another cross-country trip with this car in a few months!
What A Automobile
5 out of 5 starsChuck Sperry, 09/28/2015
1991 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan
I purchased this car off the showroom Floor in October 1991. I wished I could buy a new one again! This car has been a DREAM, it currently has 281,000 miles on
the original transmission and engine. I've always changed the oil every 4,000 miles and have always used Mobil 1 Syn. OH! by the way...always make sure to
change all your fluids (Brake, power steering, rear end, coolant as … needed. This is the year 1991 where BMW went from a timing belt to a timing chain. The M50 engine also has a large-big pusher oil pump. I might be buried in this thing..............DiD I ever get my money's worth. Learn to work on the car yourself...it's not that hard. The only thing I had to change was the ECM....there's a place in Miami that will repair ECM's for $400.00 with a lifetime warranty....besides that just regular maintanance. This vehicle doesn't burn a drop of oil. Automobile of the Century!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1992 BMW 5 Series, so we've included reviews for other years of the 5 Series since its last redesign.
1992 5 Series Highlights
Wagon
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $325/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 16.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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