BMW 525 towing capacity by year

The BMW 525 has tow data across 5 model years, from 2001 through 2007. The most recent 2007 BMW 525 carries a maximum tow rating of 4,100 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full BMW 525 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

BMW 525 max tow rating, last 3 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the BMW 525, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent BMW 525 years (2003–2007)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older BMW 525 years (2001–2002)

Earlier model years for the BMW 525, going back to 2001. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.