Highlights

Just 2,776 miles from new
As close to a new F10 5 Series as one could hope to find
Protective plastic film still present on the door trims and original brake pads reportedly still fitted
Beautifully preserved Japanese import
7-8 recorded services on the online record
"BM" private registration plate included
Serviced in readiness for sale

The Appeal

BMW's styling and general direction has arguably gone a little astray of late, so when you get the opportunity to acquire what is essentially a near-new F10-generation 5 Series, you surely won't want to miss this opportunity.

The F10-generation BMW 5 Series remains one of the most accomplished executive saloons of its era, and the 523i offered a well-judged balance of performance and efficiency. If BMW started turning out these cars again, they would certainly prove popular.

This Japanese-import 523i shows just 2,776 miles from new, a figure reflected in its supremely well-preserved state. Protective plastic film remains on the door trims, the boot appears hardly used, and the vendor states the original brake pads are still fitted. The vendor describes it as effectively a brand-new BMW. A mere glance at the car's underside shows it to be in an enviable state of preservation.

Despite its minimal use, the car has not been neglected. A recent service reportedly revealed it has 7-8 recorded services on its online record. The vendor has documented recent maintenance in a UK service book, and the car also comes with the original Japanese book pack. As if that weren't enough, the private plate is thrown in for good measure, and the (advisory-free) MOT runs to February 2027.

Key Information

Mileage: 2,700 miles (supported by the overall condition of the vehicle but no independent verification documented)
Country of registration: Imported from Japan, now UK-registered
Technical inspection status: MOT to 26th February 2027
Technical specs: 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol, eight-speed auto
Paperwork: Japanese service book pack, UK service pack with BMW specialist stamps, 7-8 services reportedly recorded on the online system, Japanese service record, MOT certificate

The Detail

One former UK registered keeper recorded
Impeccable presentation throughout in line with ultra-low mileage
The car's underside is especially impressive and can be studied in the photographs
Continental tyres fitted
Impeccable paintwork and trim and equally smart cabin showing few signs of use
Slight kerb damage to nearside front alloy wheel
The vendor notes that the boot appears hardly used
Accompanied by the original Japanese service book pack and a UK service pack which the vendor purchased in order to record future servicing
Comes with the apt private registration shown in the photographs
No MOT advisories

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