Genuine 525i Sport fully restored through 2021/ 2022 and had it's first MOT in July 2022. It has had minimal use since restoration and has been dry stored in my garage at all times. It looks and drives beautifully and it is hard to believe it's nearly 23 years old. I had the car restored professionally and sourced the highest quality components possible using genuine BMW parts where practical and top quality OE parts otherwise (produced in Europe and not China).
Due to family commitments and long working hours I have no time to enjoy the car and I cannot bring myself to use it as a daily driver (my commute is 140 miles a day). I have decided to sell it and replace it with a modern performance car which I will get more use out of.
Listed below is an expenditure list showing what has been done and fitted to the car. If you were to do this restoration today the costs would be significantly higher.
Bootlid (Used) £150. 00
NS Front Wing Genuine BMW £270. 00
Rust Repairs £2, 000. 00
Engine £540. 00
Engine Fitment £1, 200. 00
Paint £5, 000. 00
Wheel Refurbishment £150. 00
Tyres Michelin Pilot Sport 4 £600. 00
Wheel Centres Genuine BMW £60. 00
Wheel 'M' Badges Genuine BMW £25. 00
Front Suspension Arms Lemforder £260. 00
Front Track Rod Inner Lemforder £40. 00
Front Track Rod Ends Meyle £30. 00
Steering Gaiters Genuine BMW £20. 00
Front Shock Absorber (Aluminium) Sachs £180. 00
Front Springs Eibach £120. 00
Strut Top Mount Sachs £40. 00
Bump Stop Kit Lemforder £20. 00
Front Brake Discs Brembo £70. 00
Front Brake Pads Brembo £67. 00
Caliper Springs Ate £10. 00
Pad Wear Sensor Pagid £12. 00
Front Soft Lines (not fitted) Febi £15. 00
Front Drop Links Lemforder £30. 00
Front Anti-Roll Bar Bushes Genuine BMW £40. 00
Bolts and Nuts for Front Suspension Genuine BMW £40. 00
Fan Cowl Genuine BMW £86. 00
Fan Cowl Seal Genuine BMW £20. 00
Fan Clutch Genuine BMW £221. 00
Water Pump Hepo £40. 00
Thermostat Mahle/ BEYR £40. 00
Radiator Mahle/ BEYR £120. 00
Lower Hose Genuine BMW £30. 00
Coolant Temperature Sensor Genuine BMW £20. 00
Rear Suspension Arms Lemforder £240. 00
Rear Shock Absorbers (Aluminium) Sachs £180. 00
Lower Rear Ball Joints Lemforder £50. 00
Rear Links Lemforder £60. 00
Rear Springs Eibach £140. 00
Rear Strut Top Mounts Sachs £50. 00
Rear Bump Stop Kit Lemforder £20. 00
Rear Brake Discs Brembo £115. 00
Rear Brake Pads Brembo £53. 00
Caliper Springs Ate £10. 00
Pad Wear Sensor Pagid £10. 00
Rear Soft Lines Brembo £20. 00
Rear Drop Links Lemforder £40. 00
Anti-Roll Bar Bushes Febi £20. 00
Rear Camber Adjustment Bolts Genuine BMW £30. 00
Bolts and Nuts Rear Suspension Genuine BMW £40. 00
Prop Donut Febi £45. 00
Centre Bearing Mehle £30. 00
Centre Bearing Adhesive Genuine BMW £10. 00
Centre Exhaust Support Genuine BMW £36. 00
Headlights Hella £600. 00
Side Repeaters Genuine BMW £40. 00
Bonnet Emblem Genuine BMW £50. 00
Boot Lid Emblem Genuine BMW £50. 00
Door Mouldings Genuine BMW £300. 00
Window Trims (Shadowline) Genuine BMW £300. 00
Front Bumper Inserts Genuine BMW £60. 00
Rear Bumper Inserts Genuine BMW £60. 00
Mirror Frames Genuine BMW £90. 00
Mirror Covers Genuine BMW £100. 00
Kidney Grilles Genuine BMW £80. 00
Front Fog Lights Hella £160. 00
Front Fog Light Surrounds Genuine BMW £40. 00
Boot Spoiler Adhesive Genuine BMW £27. 00
Scuttle Panel Genuine BMW £86. 00
Wiper Blades Bosch £23. 00
Battery Bosch £96. 00
Floor Mats Genuine BMW £98. 00
If you're reading this you know the E39 5 series is widely regarded as being one of the best saloon cars ever created. More than 1. 5 million where built but their numbers are dwindling as these car suffer terribly with rust and become uneconomical to repair for most people. 1990s/ 2000s era cars are now becoming more desirable as this era of cars is probably the last that you can work on without the need of dealer spec diagnostic equipment.
My E39 has had all major work done and looks beautiful. The idea was to bring the car back to as close to original factory specification as possible. It is ready for the show season and to be enjoyed. Just fuel it, drive, and enjoy. I know original cars are often more desirable however this is a car that can be used. At 20+ years old no matter how good they look on top there will be hidden rust underneath and every suspension component will be shot. My original intention with this car was to give it a fresh coat of paint and use it. However once I started stripping it down I soon realized that it needed much more than that hence the rather high expenditure!
The car comes with its original folder including the manual and service history book plus a stack of receipts for all the new parts that have been fitted.
I'm open to offers and if you're not sure and just want to take a look at the car I'm happy to show and provide the tea!
