Model year guide

2004 BMW 525I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 BMW 525I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 79 on record.

2004 BMW 525I at a glance

Combined20–22 mpg

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

2004 BMW 525I MPG & running costs

Combined20–22 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,983
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,917 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 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 2004 BMW 525I costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,915
Fuel only$19,915
Per mile$0.27

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.

2004 BMW 525I vehicles on record

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2004 BMW 525I — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2004 BMW 525I get?

The 2004 BMW 525I has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

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