Used BMW 518

Used cars, model years and price levels

#36 most popular BMW model in Finland (of 122 models)*

#362 most popular car model in Finland (of 1759 models)*

*measured by number of active listings

For sale
35
Reported sales
65
Asking price (median)
12,800 €
Inspection failure rate
26.8 %
Average mileage
241,187 km
Time on market (median)
17 days
Fleet for sale
2.8 %

The BMW 518 is Finland's #36 most popular BMW model: 35 cars are for sale, which is 0.6 % of all cars for sale. The median asking price is 12,800 € and the average is 12,857 €; the cheapest car costs 3,000 € and the priciest 22,900 €. Cars for sale are model years 1990–2020, averaging 11 years old. The most common fuel type is diesel (89% of cars for sale) and the most common body type is estate (56%). Average mileage is 241,187 km. Median time on market is 17 days. The inspection failure rate averaged 26.8 % in 2025 periodic inspections.

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Breakdowns

Price estimate

  • Well below market price 3 %
  • Below market price 28 %
  • At market price 34 %
  • Above market price 24 %
  • Well above market price 10 %

Fuel type

  • Diesel 89 %
  • Petrol 11 %

Gearbox

  • Automatic 89 %
  • Manual 11 %

Seller

  • Dealer 67 %
  • Private seller 33 %

Body type

  • Estate 56 %
  • Sedan 44 %

Inspection failure rate

Failure rate in 2025 periodic inspections, by first registration year

  • BMW 518
  • All cars

Average failure rate 26.8 % (26,888 inspections in 2025, median mileage 268,000 km). Brand average 26.3 %, national average 26.9 %. Figures cover the model series BMW 5-sarja.

Causes of failures

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 46.9 %

    5,640 defects, All cars 39.4 %

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 20.2 %

    2,435 defects, All cars 27.7 %

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Steering 12.1 %

    1,460 defects, All cars 6.5 %

    Steering joints and rods, steering gear

  4. Emissions and leaks 8 %

    964 defects, All cars 10.1 %

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

2025 periodic inspections recorded 12,030 defects leading to a failure across 26,888 inspections. The remaining 13 % of defects fall under other items. The single most common defect item was etuakselisto (2,017 failures). Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (7,423).

Figures count defects, not cars: a failed car often has several defects. Shares are calculated from all defects leading to a failure.

Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

Model years

For sale by model year

Median asking price by model year

Prices by model year: for sale and sold
Model yearFor saleAsking price (median)Sold (median)
2020621,595 €21,490 €
2019618,930 €19,900 €
2018215,740 €16,900 €
2017114,999 €10,295 €
2016312,500 €11,245 €
201559,500 €10,040 €
201476,900 €8,990 €
2013210,595 €7,900 €
199514,500 €2,600 €
19930–3,650 €
199023,400 €2,900 €
19890–3,100 €
19880–400 €
198311,900 €6,500 €

Price by model year

Average depreciation 16.8 %/yr

Time on market vs. comparable models

Median time on market

Time on market

Time on market (median) 17 days

Largest BMW 518 sellers

Private sellers also have 12 BMW 518 listings. Figures are current listings by dealer chain.

BMW 518 cars by region

Uusimaa: 6Varsinais-Suomi: 5Satakunta: 0Kanta-Häme: 1Etelä-Savo: 0Pirkanmaa: 7Päijät-Häme: 4Kymenlaakso: 0Etelä-Karjala: 0Pohjois-Savo: 1Pohjois-Karjala: 1Keski-Suomi: 3Etelä-Pohjanmaa: 3Pohjanmaa: 2Keski-Pohjanmaa: 0Pohjois-Pohjanmaa: 3Kainuu: 0Lappi: 0Ahvenanmaa: 0
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All regions

RegionFor saleShareMedian price
Pirkanmaa719.4 %16,990 €
Uusimaa616.7 %14,825 €
Varsinais-Suomi513.9 %15,990 €
Päijät-Häme411.1 %16,350 €
Etelä-Pohjanmaa38.3 %5,400 €
Keski-Suomi38.3 %13,900 €
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa38.3 %6,790 €
Pohjanmaa25.6 %17,850 €
Kanta-Häme12.8 %3,800 €
Pohjois-Karjala12.8 %6,950 €
Pohjois-Savo12.8 %6,900 €
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BMW 518 listings per day

For sale 37

Value of cars sold (cumulative)

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Frequently asked questions

How many BMW 518 cars are for sale in Finland?

There are 35 used BMW 518 cars for sale in Finland.

Where can I find used BMW 518 cars?

There are 35 used BMW 518 cars for sale in Finland. bilbil.fi lists all used BMW 518 cars with prices and price estimates; the largest sellers are Saka, Kamux, LänsiAuto.

How much does a used BMW 518 cost?

The median asking price of BMW 518 cars for sale is 12,800 €, and the average is 12,857 €. Prices range from 3,000 € to 22,900 €.

What have used BMW 518 cars sold for?

65 BMW 518 cars have been sold while tracked. Realised prices vary by model year; for example, model year 2020 cars sold at a median of 21,490 €. Prices are each car's last asking price before the sale.

What model years of the BMW 518 are for sale?

Model years 1990–2020 are for sale. Model year 2014 has the most listings (7 cars).

How popular is the BMW 518?

The BMW 518 is the #36 most popular BMW model in Finland: its share of BMW cars for sale is 0.6 %.

How much value does a BMW 518 lose per year?

Based on median asking prices by model year, a used BMW 518's value falls by an average of 16.8% per year. The figure reflects the resale value trend of the used car.

How often does the BMW 518 fail its inspection?

The failure rate of BMW 518 cars in 2025 periodic inspections was 26.8 % on average (26,888 inspections, median mileage 268,000 km). The national average was 26.9 %. Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

What causes BMW 518 cars to fail their inspection?

In 2025 periodic inspections, BMW 518 cars recorded 12,030 defects leading to a failure, most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, steering, emissions and leaks. The single most common defect was etuakselisto. Figures count defects, not cars, because a failed car often has several defects.

How fast does a BMW 518 sell?

Sold BMW 518 cars were listed for a median of 17 days before being sold.

What is the most common fuel type in BMW 518 cars?

The most common fuel type is diesel: 89% of cars for sale.

What share of BMW 518 cars have an automatic gearbox?

89% of BMW 518 cars for sale have an automatic gearbox.

Do dealers or private sellers sell more BMW 518 cars?

67% of cars for sale are dealer listings and 33% are from private sellers.

What is the most common BMW 518 body type?

The most common body type is estate: 56% of cars for sale.

What is the typical mileage of a BMW 518?

The average mileage of BMW 518 cars for sale is 241,187 km.

Where in Finland are the most BMW 518 cars for sale?

The largest number of BMW 518 cars for sale is in Pirkanmaa (7 cars). The next largest regions are Uusimaa and Varsinais-Suomi.

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