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BMW 523 Registrations by Year

There are 20,979 BMW 523 registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.

There are 20,979 BMW 523 registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1971 to 2025.

More were registered in 1998 than any other year (5,231 vehicles).

MOT pass rates range from 66.0% for 1996 cars up to 94.1% for 2013 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.

69.9%

MOT pass rate

20,979

On UK roads

112,531

Median mileage

30 yr

Typical lifespan

Browse BMW 523 registrations by year

35 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.

36 plates 94.1% pass 54,804 mi

39 plates 90.6% pass 61,904 mi

236 plates 82.5% pass 60,835 mi

308 plates 82.4% pass 57,586 mi

141 plates 81.6% pass 69,332 mi

263 plates 81.5% pass 74,006 mi

412 plates 80.7% pass 76,912 mi

612 plates 79.2% pass 82,563 mi

679 plates 77.0% pass 84,459 mi

13 plates 77.0% pass 86,320 mi

40 plates 69.9% pass 101,352 mi

2,985 plates 69.9% pass 111,598 mi

4,777 plates 68.7% pass 117,158 mi

5,231 plates 67.9% pass 117,395 mi

3,450 plates 67.1% pass 121,619 mi

1,639 plates 66.0% pass 123,198 mi

BMW 523 registrations — frequently asked questions

How many BMW 523s are there in the UK?

There are 20,979 BMW 523 registrations on record across model years 1971 to 2025.

Which year had the most BMW 523s registered?

1998 — 5,231 BMW 523s were registered that year, more than any other.

What is the average mileage of a BMW 523?

The typical BMW 523 has covered around 112,531 miles.

Which BMW 523 year is most reliable?

Based on MOT data, the 2013 BMW 523 has the highest pass rate at 94.1%.

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