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    BMW 523i

    BMW 523i Reviews

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    You'll find all our BMW 5 Series reviews right here. BMW 5 Series prices range from $11,880 for the 5 Series 523i to $15,840 for the 5 Series 523i.

    Our reviews offer detailed analysis of the 5 Series's features, design, practicality, fuel consumption, engine and transmission, safety, ownership and what it's like to drive.

    The most recent reviews sit up the top of the page, but if you're looking for an older model year or shopping for a used car, scroll down to find BMW 5 Series dating back as far as 2000.

    Or, if you just want to read the latest news about the BMW 5 Series, you'll find it all here

    BMW 523i Reviews

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    Used BMW 5 Series review: 2000-2016

    Used BMW 5 Series review: 2000-2016

    5 Jul 2016 by Ewan Kennedy
    Ewan Kennedy road tests and reviews the 2000, 2003, 2010 and 2015 BMW 5 Series sedan and wagon as a used buy. Read more
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    Used BMW 5 Series review: 2000-2012

    Used BMW 5 Series review: 2000-2012

    20 May 2013 by Ewan Kennedy
    The BMW 5 Series is a medium-large German machine that’s aimed as much at the sports sedan market as at the buyers of luxury saloons.Older 5 Series are rather smaller inside than you might expect.... Read more
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    Used BMW 5 Series review: 1996-2003

    Used BMW 5 Series review: 1996-2003

    12 Jun 2009 by Graham Smith
    BMW’s 5-Series is universally admired by owners and rival carmakers alike. So much do its rivals admire it that they have regularly used it as a yardstick when developing cars of their own.Holden... Read more

    Pricing guides

    $18,499
    Based on 18 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
    Lowest Price
    $15,990
    Highest Price
    $19,990
    See all BMW 5 Series pricing & specs

    Range and Specs

    VehicleSpecsPrice*
    530i Touring Sport 3.0L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO $18,370 – 23,320 2010 BMW 523i 530i Touring Sport Pricing and Specs
    530d Gran Turismo 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO $24,090 – 29,700 2010 BMW 523i 530d Gran Turismo Pricing and Specs
    530d 3.0L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $16,610 – 21,340 2010 BMW 523i 530d Pricing and Specs
    530i Touring 3.0L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO $17,820 – 22,550 2010 BMW 523i 530i Touring Pricing and Specs
    See all 2010 BMW 5 Series in the Range
    * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

    BMW News

    Drop the 'i'! 2025 BMW 1 Series revealed with big changes including new naming structure to take on VW Golf, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Audi A3

    Drop the 'i'! 2025 BMW 1 Series revealed with big changes including new naming structure to take on VW Golf, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Audi A3

    5 Jun 2024 by Tim Nicholson
    Update for an executive favourite: 2025 BMW 3 Series hybrid gets more electric driving range to rival Mercedes-Benz C-Class while M3 and M4 get even more powerful

    Update for an executive favourite: 2025 BMW 3 Series hybrid gets more electric driving range to rival Mercedes-Benz C-Class while M3 and M4 get even more powerful

    29 May 2024 by John Law
    COTY 2010 finalist BMW 5 series

    COTY 2010 finalist BMW 5 series

    11 Nov 2010 by CarsGuide team
    Luxury brands build networks

    Luxury brands build networks

    9 Sep 2010 by Neil Dowling
    BMW line-up sliced

    BMW line-up sliced

    9 May 2008 by Paul Gover
    BMW's Night Vision

    BMW's Night Vision

    5 Sep 2007 by Stephen Corby
    See all BMW News

    New Sedans over $80,000

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    BMW 523i FAQs

    No car is perfect, so we've gathered everything relating to the BMW 523i reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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