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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