Carsieve BMW 3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 325i, 218 PS, 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive (2005–2007)
- Power
- 218 PS (160 kW)
- Engine codes
- N52B25A
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Production years
- 2005–2007
- Running cost per month
- €539
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Median price
- €6,500
- Reliability
- 2/5
- DIY
- 1/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide BMW 3 Series E90 (2005-2013): known problems and buying guide
Buy only with engine records. Check the N47 timing chain, N43 injectors and oil use before paying.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual clutch and dual-mass flywheel | 6-speed manual | 100,000-250,000 km | 400-600 EUR (Germany, year not stated) | Generation guide |
| N52 VANOS solenoids | N52 six-cylinder petrol | 100,000-130,000 km | 200-900 EUR (Germany, year not stated) | Generation guide |
| Valvetronic valve lift | N46, N52 and N55 petrol | About 100,000 km | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Suspension arms and bushings | All, rear-drive chassis | 70,000-200,000 km | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- On the test drive, check the clutch for pedal chatter, slip and shudder. Ask whether the clutch and flywheel were done.
- Listen for valve cover clatter when the engine is warm, and watch for rough idle. Ask for VANOS solenoid work.
- On an N46, N52 or N55 petrol, check the idle. A strongly hunting idle points to Valvetronic wear.
- Lift the car and check the front control arms and rear bushings for play and cracks. Ask whether pothole damage was repaired.
Running costs
| Operational | €258 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €131 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €150 |
| Total per month | €539 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €58 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.
- Listings
- 113
- 25th percentile
- €4,489
- Median price
- €6,500
- 75th percentile
- €8,900
- Median mileage
- 210,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2006
- Dealer share
- 17.7%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | – | – |
| 2008 | 9 | €6,600 | 210,000 km |
| 2007 | 33 | €8,000 | 191,000 km |
| 2006 | 33 | €5,999 | 228,820 km |
| 2005 | 37 | €5,800 | 218,000 km |
Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.
Price history
| Month | Listings | Median price | Middle half | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 113 | €6,500 | €4,489 – €8,900 | 210,000 km |
| Oct 2026 | 113 | €6,500 | €4,489 – €8,900 | 210,000 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 3 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Body | Doors | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325i | 218 PS | Saloon | 4 | 2005–2007 | €539 |
| 325i Coupé | 218 PS | Coupé | 2 | 2006–2007 | €546 |
| 325i Touring | 218 PS | Estate | 5 | 2005–2007 | €518 |