2006 BMW 525i Specifications

Specifications

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2003 - 2010
Weight :	3428 lbs \| 1554.915 kg
MPG City :	20
MPG Highway :	30

Performance

0-60 mph :	7.3 seconds.
Top Speed :	150 mph \| 241.35 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6 \| composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic system, and 1-stage air intake manifold
Displacement :	3000 cc \| 183.1 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 6250 RPM
Torque :	185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 2750 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 85 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	10.7 :1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
6 Manual

Handling

Recall

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Mfr Report Date	20050401
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V273000
Summary	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Consequence	An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Remedy	BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion to recall 17V-683.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Mfr Report Date	20051123
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V428000
Summary	BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Consequence	Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy	BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Mfr Report Date	20051201
NHTSA Campaign ID	13V564000
Summary	BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Consequence	Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy	BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: How fast is the 2006 BMW 525i? A: The 2006 BMW 525i has a top speed of 150 mph.

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Q: What engine did the 2006 BMW 525i have? A: The engine powering the 2006 BMW 525i was a Inline 6 (3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 6250 RPM and 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 2750 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2006 BMW 525i have? A: The 2006 BMW 525i had a 6 speed Manual gearbox.