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BMW 525iT E39
6 generations · 6 engine options · data across all years of the 525iT E39 platform.
3,829
Labor times
14,040
Torque specs
4,085
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
42
Fluid specs
0
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 2003 2.5L I6 M54 Touring
$16,619
~$3,324/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
2003
1 engine option
2.5L I6 M54 Touring
RWD
2002
1 engine option
2.5L I6 M54 Touring
RWD
2001
1 engine option
2.5L I6 M54 Touring
RWD
2000
1 engine option
2.5L I6 M54 Touring
RWD
1998
1 engine option
2.5L I6 M54 Touring
RWD
1997
1 engine option
2.5L I6 M54 Touring
RWD
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