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BMW 525i Towing Capacity

Up to

2000kg
BMW 525i
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The towing capacity of the BMW 525i supports up to 2000kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van, SUV or 4x4, be sure to check with the manufacturer or your owner's manual to ensure your BMW 525i matches the example listed here.

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BMW 525i braked* towing capacity

Year Braked capacity from Braked capacity to
2010 2000kg 2000kg
2009 2000kg 2000kg
2008 2000kg 2000kg
2007 2000kg 2000kg
2006 2000kg 2000kg
2005 2000kg 2000kg
2004 2000kg 2000kg
2003 1800kg 2000kg
2002 1800kg 1800kg
2001 1800kg 1800kg
2000 1800kg 1800kg
1996 1500kg 1600kg
1995 1500kg 1600kg
1994 1500kg 1600kg
1993 1500kg 1600kg
1992 1500kg 1600kg
1991 1500kg 1500kg
1990 1500kg 1500kg
1989 1500kg 1500kg
1988 1500kg 1500kg
1975 1200kg 1200kg
1974 1200kg 1200kg

* Requires braking on both wheels on at least one axle of the towed load.