1989 BMW 525iBmw 525i 1989

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1989 BMW 525i.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Compact Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
BMWRegular
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
16 MPG21 - 22 MPG493.72 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1989 BMW 525i?
     - The 1989 BMW 525i has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 16 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 21 - 22 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1989 BMW 525i?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1989 BMW 525i can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1989 BMW 525i?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1989 BMW 525i is $3000.
  • Where is the 1989 BMW 525i produced?
     - The 1989 BMW 525i is produced in Munichor Dingolfing, Germany.
  • Are there recalls for the 1989 BMW 525i?
     - There are 2 recall(s) for the 1989 BMW 525i, additional information is below.
  • How much horsepower does the 1989 BMW 525i have?
     - The 1989 BMW 525i has 168 horsepower.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 12369 [USA]: If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.

  • Recall 16156 [USA]: This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. it his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 525i

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS) (MPFI)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 116.5283
    City mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index12042
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS) (MPFI)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3000
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Vehicle record id5503
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    Model name (carline)525i
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)91
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 120.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 129.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 525i

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS) (MPFI)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 116.5283
    City mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index12042
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS) (MPFI)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3000
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Vehicle record id5504
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    Model name (carline)525i
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)91
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 120.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 131.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B510819 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Body ClassSedan/Saloon
DisplacementCC2490.833728
DisplacementCI152
DisplacementL2.490833728
Doors4
Engine Cylinders6
EngineHP168
EngineKW125.2776
Engine ManufacturerBMW-AG
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
MakeBMW
MakeID452
ManufacturerBMW AG
Manufacturer Id966
Model525i
ModelID2584
Model Year1989
NCSA Body Type4-door sedan, hardtop
NCSA MakeBMW
NCSA Model5-series
Plant CityMUNICHOR DINGOLFING
Plant CountryGERMANY
Seat Belts AllManual
Series5
VINWBAHC1302K1518973
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20010312

1 year ago motor went into consumer's vehicle. It split radiator in the seam. Consumer took recall 98v178000/ manufacturer's recall 98v178 into dealer to have repairs done. Because of damages it couldn't be taken care off. *ak the failure of the coolant system caused damage to the engine and radiator. This problem needs to be corrected by the manufacturer. *yh

NoNoN NoneNone20000131

Back end of the driver's side seat will not stay in place. Pins that actuate the back of the seat broke and allowed the seat to twist. If the vehicle is stopped with force the seat may break and slamm consumer against dashboard. Consumer is having difficulty in having the seat replaced due to other dealers are having the same problems of the pins breaking from the back of the seat.*ak

NoNoN 5 InjuredNone19980414

Heater core exploded filling the car with suffocating steam, vapors, and hot liquid antifreeze which saturated both pant legs of 3 year old scalding both his legs causing second and third degree burns to both thighs, legs and right foot.

Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
WBAHC2307K20856041989525iMUNICHOR DINGOLFING , GERMANY
WBAHC1302K15189731989525iMUNICHOR DINGOLFING , GERMANY
WBAHC2301KBE220921989525i ,

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