On sale 2 daysOn sale 2 d
5,000 €
Private seller, Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
Used BMW 523
Used cars, model years and price levels
#41 most popular BMW model in Finland (of 122 models)*
#398 most popular car model in Finland (of 1759 models)*
*measured by number of active listings
- For sale
- 28
- Reported sales
- 121
- Asking price (median)
- 5,500 €
- Inspection failure rate
- 26.8 %
- Average mileage
- 277,687 km
- Time on market (median)
- 15 days
- Fleet for sale
- 2.8 %
The BMW 523 is Finland's #41 most popular BMW model: 28 cars are for sale, which is 0.4 % of all cars for sale. The median asking price is 5,500 € and the average is 6,542 €; the cheapest car costs 2,500 € and the priciest 14,490 €. Cars for sale are model years 1996–2026, averaging 20 years old. The most common fuel type is petrol (100% of cars for sale) and the most common body type is sedan (57%). Average mileage is 277,687 km. Median time on market is 15 days. The inspection failure rate averaged 26.8 % in 2025 periodic inspections.
Newest
On sale 4 daysOn sale 4 d
3,700 €
Private seller, Rautalampi, Pohjois-Savo
On sale 5 daysOn sale 5 d
4,400 €
Private seller, Varkaus, Pohjois-Savo
On sale 5 daysOn sale 5 d
4,600 €
Private seller, Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi
On sale 19 daysOn sale 19 d
3,800 €
Private seller, Laukaa, Keski-Suomi
On sale 6 daysOn sale 6 d
4,500 €
Private seller, Nivala, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 8 daysOn sale 8 d
2,500 €
Private seller, Uurainen, Keski-Suomi
On sale 8 daysOn sale 8 d
2,700 €
Private seller, Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo
On sale 8 daysOn sale 8 d
2,999 €
Private seller, Järvenpää, Uusimaa
On sale 11 daysOn sale 11 d
8,290 €
Private seller, Kruunupyy, Pohjanmaa
Biggest price drops
On sale 46 daysOn sale 46 d −1,200 €
12,500 €
Private seller, Pori, Satakunta
On sale 88 daysOn sale 88 d −1,100 €
7,490 €
Private seller, Mikkeli, Etelä-Savo
On sale 88 daysOn sale 88 d −1,030 €
8,920 €
Private seller, Ylöjärvi, Pirkanmaa
On sale 88 daysOn sale 88 d −1,000 €
10,990 €
Private seller, Sastamala, Pirkanmaa
On sale 75 daysOn sale 75 d −1,000 €
4,500 €
Private seller, Kokkola, Keski-Pohjanmaa
On sale 49 daysOn sale 49 d −700 €
6,000 €
Private seller, Liminka, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 88 daysOn sale 88 d −500 €
14,490 €
Bilkompaniet, Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
On sale 24 daysOn sale 24 d −500 €
6,500 €
Private seller, Rovaniemi, Lappi
On sale 24 daysOn sale 24 d −500 €
5,000 €
Private seller, Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
On sale 49 daysOn sale 49 d −251 €
6,499 €
Private seller, Uusikaupunki, Varsinais-Suomi
Priciest
On sale 88 daysOn sale 88 d
14,490 €
Bilkompaniet, Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
On sale 46 daysOn sale 46 d
12,500 €
Private seller, Pori, Satakunta
On sale 28 daysOn sale 28 d
11,900 €
Vaihtokaara Vantaa Airport, Vantaa, Uusimaa
On sale 88 daysOn sale 88 d
10,990 €
Private seller, Sastamala, Pirkanmaa
On sale 18 daysOn sale 18 d
9,500 €
Private seller, Liminka, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 88 daysOn sale 88 d
8,920 €
Private seller, Ylöjärvi, Pirkanmaa
On sale 35 daysOn sale 35 d
8,900 €
Private seller, Hämeenkyrö, Pirkanmaa
On sale 11 daysOn sale 11 d
8,290 €
Private seller, Kruunupyy, Pohjanmaa
On sale 88 daysOn sale 88 d
7,499 €
Private seller, Mikkeli, Etelä-Savo
On sale 88 daysOn sale 88 d
7,490 €
Private seller, Mikkeli, Etelä-Savo
Cheapest
On sale 8 daysOn sale 8 d
2,500 €
Private seller, Uurainen, Keski-Suomi
On sale 8 daysOn sale 8 d
2,700 €
Private seller, Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo
On sale 8 daysOn sale 8 d
2,999 €
Private seller, Järvenpää, Uusimaa
On sale 4 daysOn sale 4 d
3,700 €
Private seller, Rautalampi, Pohjois-Savo
On sale 19 daysOn sale 19 d
3,800 €
Private seller, Laukaa, Keski-Suomi
On sale 13 daysOn sale 13 d
4,250 €
Private seller, Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 5 daysOn sale 5 d
4,400 €
Private seller, Varkaus, Pohjois-Savo
On sale 6 daysOn sale 6 d
4,500 €
Private seller, Nivala, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 75 daysOn sale 75 d
4,500 €
Private seller, Kokkola, Keski-Pohjanmaa
On sale 5 daysOn sale 5 d
4,600 €
Private seller, Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi
Longest on market
On sale 88 daysOn sale 88 d
7,499 €
Private seller, Mikkeli, Etelä-Savo
On sale 88 daysOn sale 88 d
14,490 €
Bilkompaniet, Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
On sale 88 daysOn sale 88 d
7,490 €
Private seller, Mikkeli, Etelä-Savo
On sale 88 daysOn sale 88 d
8,920 €
Private seller, Ylöjärvi, Pirkanmaa
On sale 88 daysOn sale 88 d
10,990 €
Private seller, Sastamala, Pirkanmaa
On sale 75 daysOn sale 75 d
4,500 €
Private seller, Kokkola, Keski-Pohjanmaa
On sale 56 daysOn sale 56 d
4,990 €
Pirkanmaan Autocenter Oy, Pirkkala, Pirkanmaa
On sale 49 daysOn sale 49 d
6,000 €
Private seller, Liminka, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 46 daysOn sale 46 d
12,500 €
Private seller, Pori, Satakunta
On sale 35 daysOn sale 35 d
8,900 €
Private seller, Hämeenkyrö, Pirkanmaa
Breakdowns
Price estimate
- Below market price 12 %
- At market price 42 %
- Above market price 19 %
- Well above market price 27 %
Fuel type
- Petrol 100 %
Gearbox
- Automatic 71 %
- Manual 29 %
Seller
- Private seller 89 %
- Dealer 11 %
Body type
- Sedan 57 %
- Estate 43 %
Inspection failure rate
Failure rate in 2025 periodic inspections, by first registration year
- BMW 523
- All cars
Average failure rate 26.8 % (26,888 inspections in 2025, median mileage 268,000 km). Brand average 26.3 %, national average 26.9 %. Figures cover the model series BMW 5-sarja.
Causes of failures
- This model series
- All cars
- Axles and suspension 46.9 %
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 20.2 %
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Steering 12.1 %
Steering joints and rods, steering gear
- Emissions and leaks 8 %
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
2025 periodic inspections recorded 12,030 defects leading to a failure across 26,888 inspections. The remaining 13 % of defects fall under other items. The single most common defect item was etuakselisto (2,017 failures). Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (7,423).
Figures count defects, not cars: a failed car often has several defects. Shares are calculated from all defects leading to a failure.
Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
Model years
For sale by model year
Median asking price by model year
Prices by model year: for sale and sold
Price by model year
Average depreciation 12.5 %/yr
Time on market vs. comparable models
Median time on market
- Mazda 6 9 days
- Honda Accord 9 days
- Mitsubishi Lancer 10 days
- Volkswagen Jetta 10 days
- Volvo S80 11 days
- Saab 9-3 11 days
- Mercedes-Benz E 220 14 days
- BMW 523 15 days
- Volkswagen Passat CC 16 days
- Alfa Romeo 159 16 days
- Chrysler 300C 20 days
- Jaguar S-Type 23 days
- Alfa Romeo 156 25 days
Time on market
Time on market (median) 15 days
Largest BMW 523 sellers
Private sellers also have 25 BMW 523 listings. Figures are current listings by dealer chain.
BMW 523 cars by region
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- over 3
All regions
| Region | For sale | Share | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirkanmaa | 5 | 17.9 % | 8,900 € |
| Pohjois-Pohjanmaa | 5 | 17.9 % | 5,000 € |
| Keski-Suomi | 3 | 10.7 % | 3,800 € |
| Pohjois-Savo | 3 | 10.7 % | 3,700 € |
| Uusimaa | 3 | 10.7 % | 6,000 € |
| Varsinais-Suomi | 3 | 10.7 % | 6,499 € |
| Etelä-Savo | 2 | 7.1 % | 7,494 € |
| Keski-Pohjanmaa | 1 | 3.6 % | 4,500 € |
| Lappi | 1 | 3.6 % | 6,500 € |
| Pohjanmaa | 1 | 3.6 % | 8,290 € |
| Satakunta | 1 | 3.6 % | 12,500 € |
| Ahvenanmaa | 0 | 0 % | – |
| Etelä-Karjala | 0 | 0 % | – |
| Etelä-Pohjanmaa | 0 | 0 % | – |
| Kainuu | 0 | 0 % | – |
| Kanta-Häme | 0 | 0 % | – |
| Kymenlaakso | 0 | 0 % | – |
| Pohjois-Karjala | 0 | 0 % | – |
| Päijät-Häme | 0 | 0 % | – |
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BMW 523 listings per day
For sale 28
Value of cars sold (cumulative)
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Other BMW models
1 / 8 530
611 for sale · 1,210 sold
- Median price
- 19,800 €
- Cheapest
- 790 €
- Priciest
- 79,900 €
- Model years
- 1999–2027
- Mileage
- avg. 218,578 km
- Time on market
- median 13 days
1 / 8 320
573 for sale · 1,351 sold
- Median price
- 10,800 €
- Cheapest
- 1,000 €
- Priciest
- 48,990 €
- Model years
- 1982–2025
- Mileage
- avg. 242,890 km
- Time on market
- median 13 days
1 / 8 330
479 for sale · 1,054 sold
- Median price
- 18,900 €
- Cheapest
- 2,200 €
- Priciest
- 59,900 €
- Model years
- 1999–2026
- Mileage
- avg. 204,806 km
- Time on market
- median 15 days
1 / 8 520
474 for sale · 1,035 sold
- Median price
- 11,685 €
- Cheapest
- 1,450 €
- Priciest
- 65,900 €
- Model years
- 1985–2025
- Mileage
- avg. 261,775 km
- Time on market
- median 14 days
1 / 8 X3
389 for sale · 596 sold
- Median price
- 25,870 €
- Cheapest
- 1,250 €
- Priciest
- 82,900 €
- Model years
- 2004–2026
- Mileage
- avg. 183,072 km
- Time on market
- median 20 days
1 / 8 X5
387 for sale · 685 sold
- Median price
- 32,900 €
- Cheapest
- 1,900 €
- Priciest
- 127,500 €
- Model years
- 2002–2026
- Mileage
- avg. 192,690 km
- Time on market
- median 17 days
1 / 8 X1
311 for sale · 484 sold
- Median price
- 22,490 €
- Cheapest
- 3,690 €
- Priciest
- 55,860 €
- Model years
- 2009–2027
- Mileage
- avg. 129,506 km
- Time on market
- median 16 days
1 / 8 318
179 for sale · 515 sold
- Median price
- 6,990 €
- Cheapest
- 1,550 €
- Priciest
- 35,900 €
- Model years
- 1988–2022
- Mileage
- avg. 251,595 km
- Time on market
- median 12 days
1 / 8 i4
161 for sale · 290 sold
- Median price
- 38,890 €
- Cheapest
- 28,900 €
- Priciest
- 77,799 €
- Model years
- 2022–2026
- Mileage
- avg. 76,582 km
- Time on market
- median 17 days
1 / 8 325
152 for sale · 403 sold
- Median price
- 7,990 €
- Cheapest
- 2,200 €
- Priciest
- 27,900 €
- Model years
- 1987–2014
- Mileage
- avg. 268,861 km
- Time on market
- median 15 days
1 / 8 iX1
142 for sale · 178 sold
- Median price
- 54,030 €
- Cheapest
- 28,800 €
- Priciest
- 61,020 €
- Model years
- 2023–2027
- Mileage
- avg. 24,935 km
- Time on market
- median 16 days
1 / 8 i4 M50
127 for sale · 292 sold
- Median price
- 45,890 €
- Cheapest
- 36,600 €
- Priciest
- 67,800 €
- Model years
- 2022–2025
- Mileage
- avg. 73,989 km
- Time on market
- median 18 days
1 / 8 525
125 for sale · 410 sold
- Median price
- 6,199 €
- Cheapest
- 1,500 €
- Priciest
- 26,900 €
- Model years
- 1983–2016
- Mileage
- avg. 333,708 km
- Time on market
- median 13 days
1 / 8 116
124 for sale · 297 sold
- Median price
- 6,900 €
- Cheapest
- 2,300 €
- Priciest
- 15,490 €
- Model years
- 2004–2018
- Mileage
- avg. 200,444 km
- Time on market
- median 13 days
1 / 8 118
106 for sale · 260 sold
- Median price
- 11,945 €
- Cheapest
- 1,600 €
- Priciest
- 26,490 €
- Model years
- 2005–2023
- Mileage
- avg. 179,377 km
- Time on market
- median 15 days
1 / 8 335
106 for sale · 208 sold
- Median price
- 18,000 €
- Cheapest
- 7,800 €
- Priciest
- 30,000 €
- Model years
- 1993–2019
- Mileage
- avg. 256,443 km
- Time on market
- median 17 days
1 / 8 535
105 for sale · 218 sold
- Median price
- 12,900 €
- Cheapest
- 4,900 €
- Priciest
- 28,999 €
- Model years
- 1982–2016
- Mileage
- avg. 309,026 km
- Time on market
- median 16 days
1 / 8 iX
87 for sale · 231 sold
- Median price
- 55,890 €
- Cheapest
- 36,800 €
- Priciest
- 115,000 €
- Model years
- 2021–2027
- Mileage
- avg. 59,717 km
- Time on market
- median 15 days
1 / 8 120
77 for sale · 128 sold
- Median price
- 12,000 €
- Cheapest
- 1,900 €
- Priciest
- 44,144 €
- Model years
- 2004–2027
- Mileage
- avg. 158,381 km
- Time on market
- median 19 days
1 / 8 316
77 for sale · 383 sold
- Median price
- 6,800 €
- Cheapest
- 1,000 €
- Priciest
- 18,500 €
- Model years
- 1979–2016
- Mileage
- avg. 257,034 km
- Time on market
- median 10 days
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1 / 8
Volvo S80
148 for sale · 424 sold
- Median price
- 4,925 €
- Cheapest
- 600 €
- Priciest
- 28,900 €
- Model years
- 1998–2015
- Mileage
- avg. 340,203 km
- Time on market
- median 11 days
1 / 8
Mazda 6
211 for sale · 620 sold
- Median price
- 5,490 €
- Cheapest
- 450 €
- Priciest
- 41,690 €
- Model years
- 2002–2026
- Mileage
- avg. 228,189 km
- Time on market
- median 9 days
1 / 8
Volkswagen Passat CC
18 for sale · 44 sold
- Median price
- 6,870 €
- Cheapest
- 3,790 €
- Priciest
- 11,990 €
- Model years
- 2006–2011
- Mileage
- avg. 238,518 km
- Time on market
- median 16 days
1 / 8
Honda Accord
168 for sale · 508 sold
- Median price
- 4,375 €
- Cheapest
- 900 €
- Priciest
- 19,800 €
- Model years
- 1982–2015
- Mileage
- avg. 288,273 km
- Time on market
- median 9 days
1 / 8
Mitsubishi Lancer
48 for sale · 129 sold
- Median price
- 5,220 €
- Cheapest
- 1,150 €
- Priciest
- 57,900 €
- Model years
- 1989–2013
- Mileage
- avg. 209,260 km
- Time on market
- median 10 days
1 / 8
Chrysler 300C
32 for sale · 71 sold
- Median price
- 4,900 €
- Cheapest
- 1,550 €
- Priciest
- 24,900 €
- Model years
- 2004–2013
- Mileage
- avg. 313,264 km
- Time on market
- median 20 days
1 / 8
Jaguar S-Type
23 for sale · 50 sold
- Median price
- 3,850 €
- Cheapest
- 1,790 €
- Priciest
- 39,800 €
- Model years
- 1965–2007
- Mileage
- avg. 214,282 km
- Time on market
- median 23 days
1 / 8 Volkswagen Jetta
126 for sale · 477 sold
- Median price
- 4,800 €
- Cheapest
- 600 €
- Priciest
- 14,890 €
- Model years
- 1982–2017
- Mileage
- avg. 234,290 km
- Time on market
- median 10 days
1 / 8
Saab 9-3
128 for sale · 391 sold
- Median price
- 3,845 €
- Cheapest
- 600 €
- Priciest
- 28,000 €
- Model years
- 1998–2012
- Mileage
- avg. 267,840 km
- Time on market
- median 11 days
1 / 2
Mercedes-Benz E 220
18 for sale · 60 sold
- Median price
- 3,575 €
- Cheapest
- 900 €
- Priciest
- 16,900 €
- Model years
- 1993–2018
- Mileage
- avg. 386,775 km
- Time on market
- median 14 days
1 / 5
Alfa Romeo 159
13 for sale · 50 sold
- Median price
- 3,500 €
- Cheapest
- 2,600 €
- Priciest
- 9,500 €
- Model years
- 2005–2010
- Mileage
- avg. 242,800 km
- Time on market
- median 16 days
1 / 3 Alfa Romeo 156
9 for sale · 27 sold
- Median price
- 3,499 €
- Cheapest
- 2,500 €
- Priciest
- 17,900 €
- Model years
- 1998–2006
- Mileage
- avg. 225,929 km
- Time on market
- median 25 days
Frequently asked questions
How many BMW 523 cars are for sale in Finland?
There are 28 used BMW 523 cars for sale in Finland.
Where can I find used BMW 523 cars?
There are 28 used BMW 523 cars for sale in Finland. bilbil.fi lists all used BMW 523 cars with prices and price estimates; the largest sellers are Pohjoisen Auto, J. Rinta-Jouppi, Vaihtokaara.
How much does a used BMW 523 cost?
The median asking price of BMW 523 cars for sale is 5,500 €, and the average is 6,542 €. Prices range from 2,500 € to 14,490 €.
What have used BMW 523 cars sold for?
121 BMW 523 cars have been sold while tracked. Realised prices vary by model year; for example, model year 2010 cars sold at a median of 10,290 €. Prices are each car's last asking price before the sale.
What model years of the BMW 523 are for sale?
Model years 1996–2026 are for sale. Model year 2007 has the most listings (4 cars).
How popular is the BMW 523?
The BMW 523 is the #41 most popular BMW model in Finland: its share of BMW cars for sale is 0.4 %.
How much value does a BMW 523 lose per year?
Based on median asking prices by model year, a used BMW 523's value falls by an average of 12.5% per year. The figure reflects the resale value trend of the used car.
How often does the BMW 523 fail its inspection?
The failure rate of BMW 523 cars in 2025 periodic inspections was 26.8 % on average (26,888 inspections, median mileage 268,000 km). The national average was 26.9 %. Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
What causes BMW 523 cars to fail their inspection?
In 2025 periodic inspections, BMW 523 cars recorded 12,030 defects leading to a failure, most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, steering, emissions and leaks. The single most common defect was etuakselisto. Figures count defects, not cars, because a failed car often has several defects.
How fast does a BMW 523 sell?
Sold BMW 523 cars were listed for a median of 15 days before being sold.
What is the most common fuel type in BMW 523 cars?
The most common fuel type is petrol: 100% of cars for sale.
What share of BMW 523 cars have an automatic gearbox?
71% of BMW 523 cars for sale have an automatic gearbox.
Do dealers or private sellers sell more BMW 523 cars?
11% of cars for sale are dealer listings and 89% are from private sellers.
What is the most common BMW 523 body type?
The most common body type is sedan: 57% of cars for sale.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 523?
The average mileage of BMW 523 cars for sale is 277,687 km.
Where in Finland are the most BMW 523 cars for sale?
The largest number of BMW 523 cars for sale is in Pirkanmaa (5 cars). The next largest regions are Pohjois-Pohjanmaa and Keski-Suomi.