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BMW 5 Series E12 (1972–1981): specs

BMW 5 Series E12 (1972–1981) photo
Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

The BMW 5 Series E12 is a sedan produced from 1972 to 1981. It is the 1st of 8 generations of the 5 Series in our catalog.

Engines: 2.0 (520) (M10/M20), 122 hp. Transmission: manual; rear-wheel drive.

This generation was built without a facelift. Sold in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan.

Specifications

Production years1972–1981
Bodysedan
Engine2.0 (520)
Engine codeM10/M20
Displacement2 L
Fuelpetrol
Power122 hp
Transmissionmanual, 4-speed
Driverear-wheel drive

Vehicle tax in Kazakhstan

EngineUnder 10 years10–20 years (×0.7)Over 20 years (×0.5)
2.0 (520)≈ 16,475 ₸≈ 11,532 ₸≈ 8,238 ₸

Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →

Pros and cons

Pros

  • No data

Cons

  • Age: the last cars were built in 1981, condition is everything

Tyre and wheel sizes

Factory sizes: tyres 175/80R14; bolt pattern 5x120. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →

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FAQ

What engine does the BMW 5 Series E12 have?

2.0 (520), code M10/M20, 122 hp.

What transmission does it have?

manual.

How much is the vehicle tax on the BMW 5 Series E12 in Kazakhstan?

For 2026, about 16,475 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.

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