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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.

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%.