Overview & Reviews

The 525i receives a new double overhead cam inline six worthy of 189 horsepower -- a big improvement over last year's 168-horse motor. Additionally, traction control is now an option on the 535i.

User Reviews:

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  What A Automobile - 1991 BMW 5-Series
  By Chuck Sperry - September 28 - 6:40 pm

  I purchased this car off the showroom Floor in October 1991. I wished I could buy a new one again! This car has been a DREAM, it currently has 281,000 miles on the original transmission and engine. Ive always changed the oil every 4,000 miles and have always used Mobil 1 Syn. OH! by the way...always make sure to change all your fluids (Brake, power steering, rear end, coolant as needed. This is the year 1991 where BMW went from a timing belt to a timing chain. The M50 engine also has a large-big pusher oil pump. I might be buried in this thing..............DiD I ever get my moneys worth. Learn to work on the car yourself...its not that hard. The only thing I had to change was the ECM....theres a place in Miami that will repair ECMs for $400.00 with a lifetime warranty....besides that just regular maintanance. This vehicle doesnt burn a drop of oil. Automobile of the Century!

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  Paying Tribute to my 5 Series - 1991 BMW 5-Series
  By hb1991 - June 5 - 2:17 pm

  316k miles and still drives like a dream. This car has been in my family for 12 years and has not given me any major mechanical problems. This has been and will be the best car I will ever own. It has reliably performed throughout its service life. No bells and whistles, just a bare bones car that never acts up. I reliably changed the oil every 4k miles and did all maintenance myself. For a 21 year old car it shines up like a new penny. Beautiful, reliable, and a joy to drive. I will miss her when shes gone...ought to go to a BMW museum. What a joy.

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  1991 blk on blk 525i beamer - Luv it! - 1991 BMW 5-Series
  By Lovely Beverly - September 4 - 5:44 pm

  I finally decided to give the 1991 525i a review. I only drive BMWs and the 525i is my 3rd beamer (automatic), I prefer manuals but... My 525i has 243,878 miles on it and it still rides smooth, tight and stiff. I did put a transmission in it at around 210k because the 3rd gear went out. Above all the regular maintenance and small things that goes wrong, like the cig, lighter(s) not working, I love this machine. Its the bomb.

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  Awesome Vehicle - 1991 BMW 5-Series
  By tcana6 - July 16 - 5:03 pm

  This is the very first BMW that I have ever owned. Its really perfect small to my style and sporty looking.

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  Billys Machine on Wheels - 1991 BMW 5-Series
  By Bill D - July 4 - 11:07 pm

  I have always dreamed of having a bmw because it has been in our family for around 25 years. That same car is still driving to this day with over 200,000. When I purchased mine with 130,000 miles. I loved the way it drives and how it handles the road and curves. I had my brother who owns a lincoln continental 1991 same year as mine and he test drove it for around 80 minutes and he told me that he should purchase this car and looked at him and said we are car shopping for me not you. he said this bmw drove better then his car. So I bought it and love. I never have any issues and my bmw now has over 161,000 miles and still going strong.

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  E-34 --- The best kept secret ! - 1991 BMW 5-Series
  By Josh S. - March 7 - 6:57 pm

  Ive had my 525i for about a year and a half, and have no regrets about the purchase. This car feels like a "real" car. It feels safe and solid, the 2.5 straight six is adequate, and the car handles well. The 50/50 weight distribution is one reason for this. The build quality is outstanding and the design seems straightforward and no-nonsense. It looks timeless, and as a used vehicle, I think one gets a lot for their money with this car. And besides, since this car is designed to be stable at 130 m.p.h., imagine how stable it feels at 70 m.p.h.! Since I enjoy fixing my own vehicles, I consider parts availability and dealership cooperation important. My local dealer has been obliging!

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  Spectacular car - 1991 BMW 5-Series
  By ArmenB - December 24 - 2:00 am

  Amazing automobile. Quiet and smooth on the highway, great reflexes and dynamics on the back roads and race track. 175k and more solid than some new cars Ive driven.

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  An Inexpensive Luxery - 1991 BMW 5-Series
  By Elebaster - May 27 - 2:00 am

  After having this auto for 6 months, I have no regrets. It is comfortable, reliable and has enough power to navigate big city traffic with ease. The only problem is that it goes around 20.0 MPG and requires premium (93 octane) petrol.

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  pieces of a dream - 1991 BMW 5-Series
  By dr.g - June 19 - 2:00 am

  fun sedan, love the 5 speed hardly ever needs repairs. ive driven over 100,000 moles with this car, i put 85000 miles on my previous 1986 535 without any major problems

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  10 years - 1991 BMW 5-Series
  By Gerome - June 10 - 2:00 am

  This is my 3rd BMW, and although I now know they start to need some attention at about 10 years old, the engine if taken care of will perform forever. The overall build, quality and performance of these cars are remarkable and I will probably always own a BMW.