Highlights
- Good service history with comprehensive documentation
- Current MOT valid until December 2025
- Desirable specification with electric memory seats and leather trim
- Well-preserved example of the increasingly rare E39 5 Series
- Original period phone still present in the armrest
The Appeal
The E39 is widely regarded as one of the finest executive saloons ever produced, combining timeless design with exceptional driving dynamics. This is a car of exceptional balance, and has gone down as one of the best modern classics out there - certainly amongst the most versatile and drivable. The 5-Series flourishes on its versatility, and the E39 perfectly ticked the box.
This 2000 523i SE offers a sweet spot, with the silky-smooth 2.5-litre inline-six engine paired with a refined automatic transmission. Finished in an elegant metallic blue with complementary tan leather interior, and accompanied by a strong stock of paperwork, this is a highly presented, highly capable classic that's bound to be rewarding.
This 2000 523i SE offers a sweet spot, with the silky-smooth 2.5-litre inline-six engine paired with a refined automatic transmission. Finished in an elegant metallic blue with complementary tan leather interior, and accompanied by a strong stock of paperwork, this is a highly presented, highly capable classic that's bound to be rewarding.
History and Paperwork
- First registered on 28th June 2000
- 4 former registered keepers
- In current ownership since August 2023
- Comprehensive service history with numerous invoices included
- Current MOT valid until 11th December 2025
- V5 registration document present
- Spare keys provided
- Current odometer reading shows 108,806 miles
The Condition
- Metallic blue paintwork appears in smart condition for its age
- Bodywork appears solid
- Wheels are in very good condition
- Tyres are good with what appears to be a new spare wheel and tyre
- Some pixelation on the odometer display, but still readable
- Beige/tan leather interior is in very good condition with no rips or tears
- Some gentle creasing and rubbing, though nothing substantial
- Veneers all present and correct
- Period phone present in the armrest (non-functional as it's analogue)
- Satellite navigation and CD system fitted
The Mechanics
- 2,494cc inline-six engine
- 5-speed automatic transmission
- Produces approximately 170bhp
- Features rear-wheel drive
- Engine bay is in sound order with no issues to note
- Recent maintenance includes:
- New spark plugs
- New coil packs
- Oil and filter change
- New rocker cover gasket and vacuum pipe for the inlet manifold
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