The BMW 5 SERIES (1996-03) 523I 5DR TOURING 2.5 AUTO is a large, premium estate car, combining the comfort and polish of an executive saloon with a useful load area. In the UK used-car market, it sits above ordinary family estates, appealing to drivers who want space and a more upmarket feel. Mycarcheck.com has recorded just three look-ups across two distinct VINs, so its figures are a small snapshot, not a market-wide guide. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £600, average recorded mileage of 154,000 miles and around 3.7 previous keepers. Average annual mileage is 2,000, an unusually low figure that may reflect individual vehicle histories. The automatic 523i is best suited to families, touring drivers or buyers seeking long-distance travel and estate practicality, rather than low-cost city motoring. It offers a more engaging, premium alternative to mainstream estates, with rivals including the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6 Avant.