The BMW 5 Series E34 is a sedan produced from 1988 to 1996. It is the 3rd of 8 generations of the 5 Series in our catalog.
Engines: 2.5 (525i) (M50B25), 192 hp. Transmission: manual; rear-wheel drive. Length 4,720 mm, wheelbase 2,761 mm, fuel tank 81 L.
Facelift: 1994. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.
| Production years | 1988–1996 |
|---|---|
| Body | sedan |
| Engine | 2.5 (525i) |
| Engine code | M50B25 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 192 hp |
| Torque | 245 Nm |
| Transmission | manual, 5-speed |
| Gearbox model | 5MT / 5AT ZF 5HP18 |
| Drive | rear-wheel drive |
| Length | 4,720 mm |
| Width | 1,751 mm |
| Height | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm |
| Fuel tank | 81 L |
| Engine | Under 10 years | 10–20 years (×0.7) | Over 20 years (×0.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 (525i) | ≈ 29,450 ₸ | ≈ 20,615 ₸ | ≈ 14,725 ₸ |
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) →
What to check when buying: shocks on 2–3 and 3–4 shifts.
Tip: Oil every 60–80k km.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
Factory sizes: tyres 195/65R15, 205/65R15, 225/60R15; bolt pattern 5x120. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
2.5 (525i), code M50B25, 192 hp, 245 Nm.
manual (5MT / 5AT ZF 5HP18).
Fuel tank 81 l.
For 2026, about 29,450 ₸ 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.