BMW 525, 2009, Jämsä

NOTE! There are YouTube videos linked to the listing that show exactly how the car behaves in cold conditions and how the problems disappear once the car warms up!

+ Air intake flaps
+ Steering-responsive headlights
+ Facelift

Rare garage-kept example for sale, suitable for an enthusiast — minor faults, otherwise well equipped! The car can be driven normally as long as it is warmed up!

The car has been stored in a garage, and when taken out on 22 January 2026 the problems started immediately. The display shows an "Electric Central" fault even though that module has been replaced, and the issue also appears with the old module.

Use:
The car runs normally in summer and warm conditions (above 0°C and in dry weather). The car has been thought to be repaired several times and almost every possible fault has been checked through.

Likely fault location:
The problems are very likely caused by the IBS cable, because when the faults occur the voltage starts to fluctuate (not dangerously). Symptoms begin when cold and damp. The car reports a fault from the comfort module, but I have not continued replacing parts there because tracing the fault has been challenging — the problems disappear in summer and, towards autumn, a new fault may appear while the old one goes away.

Extras include:

• Air intake flaps

• Facelift styling

• Newer-model onboard computer (works flawlessly)

• Newer-model gearbox

• Sunroof

• Other upgrades

The car has been unused for about a year, so it's time to find a new owner!

Technical and service history:
One (1) high‑pressure injector replaced and at one point I suspected the fault was there, as it caused large RPM fluctuations when cold and the fault was active – the engine sounds healthy and uses very little oil (about 1 litre every few thousand kilometres), and fuel consumption decreased with an additive. Compression tested and all OK.

Recently replaced parts (driven only about 200 km since replacement):

• New starter

• Electric control module

• Additional grounding cable fitted to the engine

• New battery (used elsewhere for a year)

• "Uima-allas" inspected & modules repositioned

Included:

• The alloy wheels visible in the photos with studded tyres — wheels are shown in the "winter" picture.

• Service book

Inspection (MOT):
It will pass inspection once the driver's side headlight is replaced (currently blown). I actually obtained an MOT while the fault was active, but it is not an issue if the car is warmed up.

Optional extra for an additional price:
The pictured 19" Hartge wheels (genuine Hartge!) – tyres are poor, but the wheels are rare and valuable. They are also listed elsewhere; we can negotiate the price if you are interested.

Deregistered from traffic on 3 October 2024 -

The vehicle must be collected within 7 days of the end of the auction unless otherwise agreed - Huutokaupat.com.