1994 BMW 5 Series Review
Price Estimate: $3,838 - $6,224





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BMW 5 Series model years
BMW 5 Series types
- Sedan
- Wagon
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
A passenger airbag debuts on all models and two new V8s join the lineup. The 535i and M5 are dropped. BMW's traction control system becomes standard on the 530i Touring and optional on other models. Both 525i models gain a premium sound system.
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3 listings
- 220,101 miles
- 5 accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 15 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- Xchange Motors (297 mi away)
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Located in Addison, IL
Xchange Motors 870 S Fiene DriveAddison Illinois 60101 www.xchangemotors.com (6**)-5**-0***
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
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/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBAHK2318RGF80356
Stock: XM933
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-04-2025- 161,530 miles
- 15 City / 21 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Auto Dealers Wholesale Llc (667 mi away)
- Sunroof
- Heated Mirrors
- Power Seats - Front
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Located in Tallahassee, FL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary Unavailable.
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBAHE1326RGE54457
Stock: E54457
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-21-2025
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BMW 5 Series Owner Reviews
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Great Used Car
5 out of 5 starsbimmerdev, 10/05/2012
1994 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan
I bought this car recently for $1400 with 184,00 miles on it.
I was looking for something with decent gas mileage under $2k.
I researched theses older BMW's.
The engine reliability and overall quality were praised heavily.
I have not been dissapointed! I look forward to driving it every day.
I can see why BMW has earned a great reputation over the years.
Styling is still appealing on the … car and it has been extremely reliable with only normal wear items needing replacing. Fun to drive. My goal was to get a year max out of it.
After 4 months, I am now thinking of seriously keeping it for as long as possible.
It has been worth every penny and averages 27 mpg at 50/50 hwy vs city.
Almost perfect
4.5 out of 5 starsDIC_CAMARILLO, 01/21/2010
1994 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
I've owned my 540i for about 6 years now. What a blast to drive - I actually prefer driving my 540i over my 911. The power is great, suspension very precise and brakes rock solid. The interior is awesome (great leather). This is my favorite 5 series body style. My 540i looks fast standing still. Gas mileage is about 18-19 combined. The problems cause me to selectively drive my … 540i. The transmission is acting up again. I had the valve body rebuilt and everything was good. Then the transmission light came on and it goes in limp home mode. The radiator, fan, fan clutch, water pump have been replaced. Ditto for numerous seals and gaskets. Power steering fluid res. cracked.
540i reliability
4.5 out of 5 starsjohn717, 01/09/2014
1994 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
I have owned this one for 8 years. Brought it because it had already had the transmission rebuilt and new radiator at 281ks. I have since done a PCV valve, fuel pump, water pump, 1 x shock , a set of brake pads. and 2 x batteries. Done the work myself, found pretty good to work on. Has now clocked 375ks and has to be the best car Ive ever owned. Never had any door handles or window … poblems, a very solid and reliable car. Motor runs sweet as with no lifter noises or rattles, and no oil leaks. Transmission faultless.
Plus its a great car to drive, very comfortable and fun.
BMW E34 530i
5 out of 5 starsE34-E39-E36, 10/19/2003
1994 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan
I bought this car used in 2000 with
107K for my wife. Things show up due to
age, but the engine is bulletproof,
transmission is silky. 2 years later I
bought myself a '98 528i, then my
cousin leased a brand new 2002 X5i.
Then my sister-in-law got herself a '97
328is. Handling on all of the them
unreal - I avoided an animal on a
highway at 75MPH once, then I spun the …
530 going at about 70MPH, trying to
avoid an obstacle on the road without
flipping the car on its roof. As I was
told, anything other than a BMW (and
some other high level brands) would
have flipped in the air. Those two
incidents made me a fan.
1994 5 Series Highlights
Sedan
525i
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $182/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.0 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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