2002 BMW 520i (E39)
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Highlights
- Long MOT to February 2024
- Recently serviced
- Manual transmission
The Appeal
If you’re after a capable four-door saloon, you can’t go far wrong with a BMW E39. And this 520i is a great example, which is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner. Peace of mind is provided by the car’s year-long MOT and recent service.
Externally, the car’s Topaz Blue paint is a great choice of colour and is in good condition, having been ceramic coated. The alloy wheels are smart and the car has recently received attention to its rear sills.
In all, this is the perfect car for someone who needs to bear practicality in mind, but still wants a great drive at the same time.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 30/11/2002
- MOT valid until February 2024
- Original collection of BMW literature, including owner’s manual and service booklet
- Serviced in February 2023
- The vendor informs us that the MOT advisories have been seen to
- Said to have been dry stored
- Three keys
- Full HPI report available
- Recent major service carried out costing £873
The Interior
- Silver grey cloth interior in good condition
- The seat upholstery appears to be holding up well for the car’s mileage
- There is a little discolouration, particularly to the driver’s seat, but this may come off with a deep clean
- Electronically adjustable front seats
- The matching carpets are in good clean condition, with no obvious stains or damage
- Similarly, the door cards are well presented and unworn
- The dashboard is in good shape, and doesn’t show and UV damage or cracking
- Original stereo still fitted
- Air conditioning
- M Sport gear knob
- The buttons and switches are tactile and remain clear
- To the rear, the spacious boot compartment is fully carpeted and nicely clean
- A full size spare wheel resides below the boot floor, along with a jack
- The spare wheel matches the others, but shows some scuffs and bubbling
The Exterior
- All the panels look straight, and the car has good shut lines
- Topaz Blue paintwork in good condition
- The vendor informs us that the car has been recently detailed, and received a ceramic coating in January 2023
- The alloy wheels are also said to have been protected, and are in very good condition, with no evidence of curbing or scuffs we could see
- They wear tyres which reportedly retain good tread
- We couldn’t see any evidence of bubbling or corrosion beneath the paintwork
- The lamp lenses appear clear and bright
- Badges and chrome all present and correct
- The rear inner and outer sills have recently been welded
- Ceramic coating lasting up to 5000 miles
- Front and rear headlights restored in January
- Excellent condition
The Mechanics
- 2.2 litre straight-six petrol engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
- New battery recently fitted
- The vendor tells us that the car starts smoothly and drives exceptionally
- Optional extra cruise control fitted
- Recently serviced in January 2023, including refitting the rear suspension arms and changing the engine oil, filter and spark plugs
- The engine bay is clean and tidy
- Full health & diagnostics check been carried out prior to sale
Summary
In all, this appears to be a very usable example of a 520i. It’s a great driver’s car, with its manual transmission and powerful straight-six engine. And still has the practicality of being able to carry five passengers and plenty of luggage.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 2002
- Make BMW
- Model 520I ES SE
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 93,826 Miles
- Engine size 2171
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Bradford
- Location Yorkshire
- Country United Kingdom
23
bids
- ma•••• £4,000 08/03/23
- al•••• £3,900 08/03/23
- ma•••• £3,800 08/03/23
- ma•••• £3,700 06/03/23
- am•••• £3,600 04/03/23
- ni•••• £3,500 04/03/23
- am•••• £3,400 04/03/23
- ni•••• £3,300 04/03/23
- am•••• £3,100 04/03/23
- ni•••• £3,000 04/03/23
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