The 1996 BMW 523 is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.5 litres and an output of 110 kW (150 hp).
The asking price is 3,800 €. That is 1,300 € (52%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,500 €. The estimate is based on 22 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 15 days and a private seller in about 11 days. At this asking price, the estimate for this particular car is about 12 days.
The odometer reads 414,000 km, which works out at about 14,000 km per year. The car was inspected 2/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 2/2027. There are 12 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).
- Leather upholstery
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 263 € per year
- Insurance 520 € per year
- Financing instalment 78 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 780 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Kouvola.
Basic information
- Registration number
- SVF-407
- Mileage
- 414,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.5 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1996
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- Tyre size
- 205/65 R15
- In traffic use in Finland
- 12 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WBADD41080BT32054
- maksimi.fi ID
- 152924
- Nettiauto ID
- 15897953
Technical details
- Power
- 110 kW / 150 hp
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,780 × 1,800 × 1,416 mm
- Last inspection
- 2/2026
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Leather upholstery
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 3,800 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 15 days and a private seller in about 11 days. At this asking price, the estimate for this particular car is about 12 days.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 2/2027
About 6 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 2/2026.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failure rate among cars of the same age
Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalFrequently asked questions about this car
How much does BMW 523 cost?
BMW 523 is for sale at 3,800 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 2,500 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 11 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 02/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 1996.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 414,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 2/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How common is a 1996 BMW in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 676 BMW passenger cars first used in 1996 in traffic use in Finland. That is 6.5 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 6th most common brand of that year among 23 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (99 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 263 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 205/65 R15.
Where is BMW 523 located?
The car is located in Kymenlaakso (Kouvola, Kymenlaakso).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.