The 1997 BMW 523 i Sedan M Sport is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.5 litres and an output of 125 kW (170 hp).

The asking price is 114,900 SEK. That is 42,500 SEK (59%) above bilbil.se's estimated market price of 72,400 SEK. The estimate is based on 24 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 38%.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 15 days and a private seller in about 16 days. At this asking price, the car will sell in an estimated 16 days.

The odometer reads 152,020 km, which works out at about 5,000 km per year. According to the listing, the inspection deadline of 31/07/2025 has already passed.

Notable equipment:

  • Adaptive cruise control

Running the car costs an estimated:

The seller is Bilförmedling Malmö AB (Svedala).

The car has been for sale for 8 days since 27/09/2026.

Basic information

Registration number
BDP942
Mileage
152,020 km
Engine
2.5 l, Petrol
Model year
1997
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Green
VIN number
WBADD31020BU16526
bilbil.se ID
280324

Technical details

Power
125 kW / 170 hp
Top speed
228 km/h
Fuel consumption
9.4 l/100 km
Seats
5
Doors
4
Number of gears
5
Cylinders
6
Turbocharger
No
CO2 emissions
230 g/km (NEDC)
Emission class
Euro 2
Kerb weight
1,450 kg
Gross weight
1,955 kg
Max towing weight
1,540 kg
Boot space
460 l
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,780 × 1,800 × 1,435 mm
First registration
19/09/1996
Next inspection due
31/07/2025
Type approval number
e1*93/81*0028

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Adaptive cruise control

Equipment rating

Asking price: 114,900 SEK

Above market price

Market price estimate 72,400 SEK

Based on asking prices

Compared to 24 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 523, 1997) 56,270 SEK
  • Sold by a dealer +16,130 SEK
  • Market price estimate 72,400 SEK

At this asking price, the car will sell in an estimated 16 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

The inspection period appears to have expired

According to the listing, the inspection was due by 31/07/2025, about 14 months ago. In Sweden, a car or light van has its second inspection no later than 24 months after the first, and after that no later than 14 months after the previous one.

Check with Transportstyrelsen

The due date comes from the listing, not from the inspection interval. The car may have been inspected after the listing was posted. If the deadline has passed, the car is banned from the road in Sweden until it passes an inspection.

Sale periods

Bilförmedling Malmö AB, Svedala, Skåne 8 days for sale
27/9/202629/9/20262/10/20265/10/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

SEK
5,000 SEK 900,000 SEK
9 years
1 year 9 years
Estimated monthly instalment approx. 1,430 SEK/mo

The estimate uses a nominal interest rate of 5.80% and an account fee of 60 SEK a month. The actual rate, term and instalment are set in the loan offer.

Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

Tyre sizes for this model

  • 245/30 R20
  • 285/25 R20
  • 245/35 R19
  • 275/30 R19
  • 235/40 R18
  • 265/35 R18
  • 235/45 R17
  • 215/55 R16

Wheel sizes for this model

16″
17″
18″
19″
20″
What do the sizes mean?

Alpina wheels 19 ''

Frequently asked questions about this car

Which car has the registration BDP942?

BDP942 is a 1997 BMW 523 i Sedan M Sport with 152,020 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 114,900 SEK.

How much does BMW 523 i Sedan M Sport cost?

BMW 523 i Sedan M Sport is for sale at 114,900 SEK.

Is this car well priced?

According to bilbil.se's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 72,400 SEK).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 8 days. The listing entered bilbil.se's tracking on 27/09/2026.

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 1997 and was first registered on 19/09/1996.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 152,020 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

According to the listing, the inspection was due by 31/07/2025. In Sweden, a car or light van has its second inspection no later than 24 months after the first, and after that no later than 14 months after the previous one.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Adaptive cruise control. The full feature list is on this page.

Where is BMW 523 i Sedan M Sport located?

The car is located in Skåne (Svedala, Skåne).

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Bilförmedling Malmö AB (Svedala).

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.