Bmw 525dA
Built: 2001 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 2001
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BMW – other models under van registration: 3 and 5 Series from the 116d to 8-cylinder M models, 85 to 408 kW, 1.5 to 4.8-litre displacement, as an estate under commercial N1 registration
This page gathers BMW models that appear in the register under the van category rather than among passenger cars. The reason is Dutch registration practice, where estate and Touring models with the rear bench removed can be registered as a light commercial vehicle of class N1 ('grijs kenteken'); the vehicles themselves are ordinary BMW 3 and 5 Series saloons and estates, not purpose-built vans. The type plates follow the familiar BMW logic: the first two digits name the series (316 to 335, 518 to 535), d stands for diesel, xDrive for all-wheel drive, Touring for the estate.
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The register lists 178 versions here with engines from 85 to 408 kW from 1,499 to 4,800 cm³ displacement with 3 to 8 cylinders, kerb weights from 1,090 to 2,585 kg and gross weights from 1,390 to 4,035 kg.
The span from small three-cylinder diesels to eight-cylinder models shows that practically the whole 3 and 5 Series line-up of the respective model years ran under this registration type once the interior was converted into pure load space.
On used vehicles of this kind, as on any used 3 or 5 Series, what counts is the timing chain or belt, turbocharger and injectors of the diesel engines, suspension bushes and brakes, and – when used commercially – the condition of the load floor and bulkhead; spare parts run through the regular BMW network and the independent parts trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: BMW (weitere Modelle, Transporter-Zulassung), BMW (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 120 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 2,497 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,805 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,800 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,790 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,315 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 67 kW/t (120 kW / 1.8 t)
Stronger than 81% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Bmw 525dA have?
The Bmw 525dA delivers 120 kW.
How much does the Bmw 525dA weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,790 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Bmw 525dA?
2,315 kg.
What engine does the Bmw 525dA have?
6 cylinders, 2,497 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Bmw 525dA?
4,805 mm × 1,800 mm.
When was the Bmw 525dA built?
Production years: 2001.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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