On sale 1 dayOn sale 1 d
35,000
Private seller, Norrköping, Östergötland
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The 1997 BMW 523i 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 125 kW (170 hp).
The asking price is 35,000 SEK. That is in line with bilbil.se's estimated market price of 36,900 SEK. The estimate is based on 36 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 57%.
A dealer typically sells this model in about 22 days and a private seller in about 14 days.
The odometer reads 235,000 km, which works out at about 8,000 km per year. The car was inspected 3/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 5/2027.
- Tow bar
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Financing instalment 730 SEK per month
The seller is a private individual, Stallarholmen.
The car has been for sale for 5 days since 08/11/2026.
Basic information
- Mileage
- 235,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity 20% off
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Displacement
- 2,490 cm³
- Model year
- 1997
- First registration
- 24/10/1996
- Type approval number
- e1*93/81*0028
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 9.7 s
- Body type
- Sedan
- Colour
- Grey
- Country of manufacture
- Germany
- Assembly plant
- BMW, Dingolfing
- bilbil.se ID
- 388375
Engine and drivetrain
- Engine code
- 256S3
- Engine layout
- Inline
- Cylinders
- 6
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine position
- Front
- Fuel injection
- Indirect injection
- Forced induction
- No
- Camshaft drive
- Timing chain
- Fuel grade
- Petrol 95
- Power
- 125 kW / 170 hp
- Engine speed at peak power
- 5,500 rpm
- Torque
- 245 Nm
- Engine speed at peak torque
- 3,950 rpm
- Top speed
- 226 km/h
Consumption and emissions
- Fuel consumption
- 10.3 l/100 km
- ECE, city
- 12.4 l/100 km
- ECE, 90 km/h
- 5.9 l/100 km
- ECE, 120 km/h
- 7.3 l/100 km
- ECE, combined
- 8.5 l/100 km
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
- Emission class
- Euro 2
- Exhaust aftertreatment
- Catalytic converter
Dimensions and weights
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,780 × 1,800 × 1,416 mm
- Width including mirrors
- 2,070 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,830 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.3 m
- Boot space
- 460 l
- Kerb weight
- 1,530 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,985 kg
- Payload
- 435 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,900 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 750 kg
- Tow ball load
- 90 kg
Body and chassis
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Front suspension
- Coil springs
- Rear suspension
- Coil springs
- Front brakes
- Disc brakes
- Rear brakes
- Disc brakes
The information on this page is compiled by Bilbil from dozens of public and non-public sources from Sweden and elsewhere in Europe. Check the details stated by the seller in the original listing.
- Generation
- E39
- Produced
- 1995–2000
- Sub-model
- E39
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
Asking price: 35,000 SEK
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 5/2027
About 6 months left. 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. According to the listing description, the car was inspected in 3/2026.
Check with Transportstyrelsen
Sale periods
Private seller, Stallarholmen, Södermanland 5 days for sale
8/11/20269/11/202611/11/202613/11/2026
Sales
No previous sales.
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5 years
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Estimated monthly instalment approx. 730 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?
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Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does BMW 523i cost?
BMW 523i is for sale at 35,000 SEK.
Is this car well priced?
According to bilbil.se's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 36,900 SEK).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 5 days. The listing entered bilbil.se's tracking on 08/11/2026.
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 24/10/1996.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 235,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 5/2027. 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 automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.
Where is BMW 523i located?
The car is located in Södermanland (Stallarholmen, Södermanland).
Who is selling this car?
The seller is Private seller (Stallarholmen).
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.