Highlights

Very well kept F11 in superb condition
Lived on salt-free Japanese roads until December 2023
Over £5,000 invested since arriving in the UK
Very low documented mileage of 34,734 miles
High specification car with silky smooth N52 2.5L straight six
Long MOT to October 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

Buyers love the F11-generation 5 Series. Offering higher quality than its predecessor, possessed of silky-smooth straight six engines and well specified too - including some advanced tech - these cars also retain the dynamics typical of any BMW saloon.

Those qualities make any F11 very drivable and rewarding, so it is rare to find one like this: it is a barely-used 523i with less than 35,000 miles from new. That most of those miles - to December 2023 - were undertaken on Japan’s salt-free roads explains why it arrives with us in such good condition.

It is a highly specified car finished in stand-out Alpinweiss with Schwarz leather interior accented by Ash Wood veneers. Inside and out it presents very well indeed.

The car has had just two keepers from new, each of whom have lavished the car with care. The recent work includes regular servicing, new tyres, battery and other minor repairs such as alloy wheel refurbishment totalling in excess of £5,000. The MOT runs to October 2025 with no advisories.

A luxury estate with smooth, straight six power with exceptionally low mileage in great order. Don’t miss it.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 23rd September 2011
Factory built in July 2011
Supplied new to Tokyo, Japan
Vendor advises us that the car had one keeper in Japan
Imported to UK in December 2023
Acquired by current keeper soon after arriving in the UK
One registered UK keeper
Always garaged according to seller
Acquired by seller with 29,000 miles
Now showing 34,734 miles
MOT to 27th October 2025 with no advisories and 34,687 miles showing on test
English UK market handbooks
Sat Nav and speed converted to UK/Europe and MPH respectively
S5 Scorpion Tracker and immobiliser fitted with lifetime subscription

Recent maintenance advised by seller:

4th December 2023 totalling £348 by Ganstead Bimmers:

Engine oil
Oil filters
Rear suspension airbag

January 2024 £1,100:

Michelin Cross Climate 5 replaced at 31.000 miles

23rd January 2024 totalling £1,951.96 by JF Automotive:

Major service
All filters
All fluids including gearbox, differential and engine
Brembo brake discs and pads
Brake wear sensors
Spark plugs

1st September 2024:

Alloys refinished in Tunbridge Wells, £ 350.00.

5th September 2024 totalling £198:

Minor service
Engine oil
Oil filter
One damaged wear sensor

11th September 2024 totalling £124.99:

New Bosch 096 5 year battery

22nd October 2024 totalling £270 by BMW Arden, Tunbridge Wells:

Vanos recall work
Minor service

4th November 2024 £500 Hilary’s Coachwork, Tunbridge Wells:

Repair to minor chip on boot lid

The Condition

Very smart Alpinweiss 3 paintwork in superb order
Very clean and tidy paintwork with few if any signs of age
Chip to boot lid shown in photos has been repaired prior to sale
Bodywork is straight and well kept with no accident damage reported
Panels and underside in very good order due to salt-free Japanese roads
No structural advisories on current MOT
Sits on refurbished 17in factory alloy wheels in very good order
Recently fitted with five new Michelin Cross Climate tyres with 3,000 miles since
Black black leather interior with extensive factory standard and optional specification
Interior presents very well being typical of low mileage and showing few signs of age
Cabin accented with smart Ash Wood veneers across dashboard
Interior fittings including door cards, roof lining, switchgear and dials present well
No reports of malfunctions with interior fittings, switchgear or electrics
Converted to English language satnav and MPH speedometer
Supplied with boot protector and recently acquired factory-fitted floor mats

Specification includes:

Parking Distance Control
Rear camera
Front seat heaters
Front seats with electric and memory operation
Full size spare wheel with recent new tyre
Xenon headlights
Adaptive headlights
Sat nav

The Mechanics

2,497cc N52B25 Asian specification 205bhp straight six BMW engine
8spd automatic gearbox with sequential shift functionality
Well maintained car with over £5,000 of recent work
This is summarised above and includes recent minor and major services
Fluids replaced in January 2024
Brake discs and pads replaced at the same time
No running or driving issues advised
No mechanical or running gear advisories on the current MOT

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