The 1998 BMW 520 is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 110 kW (150 hp).

The asking price is 3,700 €. That is 1,400 € (61%) above bilbil.fi's estimated market price of 2,300 €. The estimate is based on 52 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 64%.

Cars of this model typically sell in about 15 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.

The odometer reads 433,905 km, which works out at about 15,000 km per year. The car was inspected 6/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 6/2027.

Notable equipment:

  • LED headlights
  • Power tailgate

This car has been sold before within bilbil.fi's tracking: it sold on 13/07/2026 for 2,250 €, at 420,000 km. It is now listed for 1,450 € more than in that sale. It has covered about 13,905 km more since.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 710 € per year.

The original tyre size is 205/65 R15.

The seller is a private individual, Jyväskylä.

The car has been for sale for 2 days since 11/10/2026.

Basic information

Registration number
YFA-741
Mileage
433,905 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Petrol
Model year
1998
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Tyre size
205/65 R15
Wheel size
15″
In traffic use in Finland
9 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBADM11010GP05601
bilbil.fi ID
104190

Technical details

Power
110 kW / 150 hp
Seats
5
Doors
4
Cylinders
6
Turbocharger
No
CO2 emissions
215 g/km
Kerb weight
1,545 kg
Gross weight
1,980 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,780 × 1,800 × 1,416 mm
Last inspection
6/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • LED headlights
  • Power tailgate

Equipment rating

Asking price: 3,700 €

Well above market price

Market price estimate 2,300 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 52 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 520, 1998) 2,380 €
  • Sold by a private seller −80 €
  • Market price estimate 2,300 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission.

2,000 €2,500 €3,000 €3,500 €4,000 €5/7/20267/8/202610/9/202613/10/2026
  • Private seller · 5/7/2026
  • Private seller · 11/10/2026
DatePriceChangeListing
05/07/20262,250 €–Private seller
11/10/20263,700 €–Private seller

Next inspection due around 6/2027

About 8 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 6/2026.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failure rate among cars of the same age

Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).

Sale periods

Private seller, Ylivieska, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa 7 days
Private seller, Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi 2 days for sale
5/7/20267/8/202610/9/202613/10/2026

sale

Sales

SoldPriceMileageTime on marketSeller
13/07/20262,250 € 420,000 km 8 daysPrivate seller, Ylivieska, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
11/10/2026Seller changed Private seller, Ylivieska, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa → Private seller, Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi
11/10/2026Asking price 2,250 € → 3,700 €
11/10/2026Mileage 420,000 km → 433,905 km

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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.

  • Base tax 263 €/yr
  • Driving power tax 0 €/yr
  • Total vehicle tax 263 €/yr

Base tax is based on gross weight (1980 kg).

Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).

Driver's age 45 yrs

−25% POP Vakuutus comprehensive cover campaign until 10/11/2026

  • Liability insurance230 €/yr
  • Comprehensive −25% Without discount 290 €/yr 220 €/yr
  • Total insuranceWithout discount 520 €/yr 450 €/yr

≈ 38 €/mo

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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

BMW 5-serie (1996–1998) · 520i. E39 sedan (110kW)

Tyre sizes for this car

  • 205/65 R15 Original
  • 225/30 R20 Recommended
  • 265/30 R19 Recommended
  • 235/35 R19 Recommended
  • 265/35 R18 Recommended
  • 235/40 R18 Recommended
  • 255/40 R17 Recommended
  • 235/45 R17 Recommended
  • 225/55 R16 Recommended
  • 215/55 R16 Recommended

Wheel sizes for this car

15″
16″
17″
18″
19″
20″

Original wheel size: 15″

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Frequently asked questions about this car

Which car has the registration YFA-741?

YFA-741 is a 1998 BMW 520 with 433,905 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 3,700 €.

How much does BMW 520 cost?

BMW 520 is for sale at 3,700 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to bilbil.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 2,300 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 2 days. The listing entered bilbil.fi's tracking on 11/10/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 13/07/2026 for 2,250 €, and it has been driven about 13,905 km more since then.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 1998.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 433,905 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 6/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How common is a 1998 BMW in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 795 BMW passenger cars first used in 1998 in traffic use in Finland. That is 3.6 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 8th most common brand of that year among 26 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (96.9 %). The figure is a snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include LED headlights, Power tailgate. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 263 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 205/65 R15.

Where is BMW 520 located?

The car is located in Keski-Suomi (Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi).

How much does the car cost to keep per year?

The estimate is 713 € per year: vehicle tax 263 €, insurance 450 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (Jyväskylä).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.