
£2,400 • £3,000 - £4,000
1996 BMW 523I SE
United Kingdom • 4 Feb 2026 • Lot 214
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 BMW 523i SE is a manual transmission car with 57,510 miles and an MOT until October 2026. It has had 3 former keepers and requires some minor work, potentially impacting its value.

Condition
6
The car has moderate wear and requires a few bits. It has covered 57,510 miles and has some former keepers, suggesting some wear and tear over its lifespan.
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Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
57,510 miles
M5 MTK
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Make: BMW Model: 523I SE Registration: M5 MTK Engine Size (cc): 2494 Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Current Speedometer Reading: 57,510 Year of Manufacture: 1996 Date First Registered: 18/04/1996 MOT Expiry Date: 20/10/2026 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026
Points of note
£510
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£2,675
Median Price (Since 2020)
£5,600
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
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Bottom 50%
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Average Price
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 20 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
57,510 miles
Registration Date
1996-04-18
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 16 2025 with 57,510 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- indicator warning light on dash inoprative
- poor image both dip beams
- brake discs corroded due to standing
Passed
On Oct 21 2024 with 57,427 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jun 03 2020 with 57,416 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- rattle on exhaust
Passed
On Jul 23 2013 with 57,249 miles
Passed
On Jul 19 2012 with 54,010 miles
Passed
On Jul 19 2011 with 52,356 miles
Passed
On Jul 02 2010 with 51,583 miles
Passed
On Jun 04 2009 with 49,696 miles
Failed
On Jun 04 2009 with 49,696 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Passed
On May 30 2008 with 47,941 miles
Passed
On May 25 2007 with 46,237 miles
Passed
On May 24 2006 with 43,966 miles
Failed
On May 23 2006 with 43,966 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
User Entered:
- airbag light on

