Model year guide

1989 BMW 525I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 BMW 525I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 60 on record.

1989 BMW 525I at a glance

Combined18 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1989 BMW 525I MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,700
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1989 BMW 525I costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,500
Fuel only$18,500
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1989 BMW 525I vehicles on record

Other BMW 525I model years

1989 BMW 525I — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1989 BMW 525I get?

The 1989 BMW 525I has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (16 city / 22 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.