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2002 BMW 525i Manual - E39 Low 53K Miles, FSH SOLD

SORRY SOLD

Car : 2002 BMW 525i (E39), 5-speed Manual - LCI Facelift

Reg : RE52 VFS

Cylinder capacity (cc) : 2494cc (M54 engine)

CO2 Emissions : 225 g/ km

Fuel type : PETROL

London ULEZ Compliant

Mileage : 53000

RFL (12 Months) : £330

Year of manufacture : 2002

Date of first registration : 14 October 2002

Colour : Titanium Silver Metallic, 354

Interior : Navy Blue Upholstery F6DL with Navy Blue interior and High Quality Vavona Wood Trim

Wheels : 7J x 15 Alloy Star-Spoke, 7spoke styling 83

Here at Classic Modern Cars we are very excited to offer this iconic E39 5-Series BMW with the legendary M54 2. 5 cylinder straight six engine mated to a 5-Speed MANUAL gearbox in exceptional and unmolested condition.

This is largely a one owner car having been purchased new at Cooper BMW Reading on 14th October 2002 and retaining 3 keys, full as new handbook set in the original wallet and with full service history and with no MOT advisories ever!

The presentation of this car is superb, with bodywork and paint condition reflecting the same fastidious maintenance contributing to the flawless MOT record. There are no marks, dents or flaws in the body or paintwork and underside is extremely clean.

The first and only change of owner was on the 27th March 2018 when it was acquired by the local garage owner who had latterly serviced the vehicle and who knew what a straight and unmolested example of the E39 it was. Mileage at that point was a mere 45000 miles and it has risen to only 53, 000 miles since.

Note : there has never been a single MOT advisory on this car.

Also, unusually this is a modern classic that comes with the added benefit of being ULEZ compliant!

With manual gearbox and such comprehensive history the price reflects both rarity and condition.

As recently as June 2019 the car had a full health check at North Oxford BMW along with a driver air-bag safety recall.

The BMW Health Check revealed absolutely no issues, leaks or advisories and with suspension all fine, brake pads at only 10-20% worn, all matching tyres with 6mm tread etc. This is a particularly good example.

Factory Fitted Options: Park Distance Control (PDC) Front and Rear, Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror

The above options prove extremely useful in modern driving conditions and sit on top of the well-appointed standard specification of the LCI facelift version of the E39 which includes air-conditioning and a heating/ demisting system that works superbly well.

Impeccable Service Record. Full Service History and Full MOT History with no advisories, as follows :

PDI 10th October 2002

Oil Service (incl. Micro-filters) 9th October 2003 Mileage 3556

Inspection 1 (incl. Brake Fluid) Service 20th September 2005 Mileage 15352

MOT 30th August 2006 Mileage 18318

Oil Service (incl. Micro-filters and Brake Fluid and Coolant) 18th September 2007 Mileage 21280

MOT 18th September 2007 Mileage 21281

MOT 23rd September 2008 Mileage 26466

Inspection II Service (incl. Brake Fluid) 11th September 2009 Mileage 28262

MOT 11th September 2009 Mileage 28263

MOT 15th September 2010 Mileage 30899

MOT 30th August 2011 Mileage 33800

MOT 23rd August 2012 Mileage 35720

Inspection II Service 28th August 2012 Mileage 35720

Oil Service (incl. Micro-filters) 9th September 2013 Mileage 38363

Inspection 1 Service 9th September 2013 Mileage 38363

MOT 9th September 2013 Mileage 38364

MOT 16th September 2014 Mileage 42322

MOT 9th September 2015 Mileage 43869

MOT 14th September 2016 Mileage 44776

MOT 24th March 2018 Mileage 45127

MOT 8th February 2019 Mileage 50268

Full BMW Health Check 7th June 2019 All Green, No Advisories Mileage 52291

Oil Service (incl. Brake Fluid) 25th June 2019 Mileage 52328

MOT 9th January 2020 Mileage 52382 - no advisories, expires 8th February 2021

Inspection II Service due approx. 64K miles

Introduction

Trying to pick faults with the BMW 5 series is a largely thankless task. If pushed to name a car that approached automotive perfection, most industry observers would nominate the BMW E39 5-Series to top most executive wish lists. The fact that there really is not a great deal to criticise led to high residuals early on in the life cycle and high desirability today. It may seem the predictable choice, some preferring something a little more individual such as the Audi A6. Still, if you want the best, here it is (though we can also tempt you with a stunning A6 from the period as well should you prefer). This is perfectly usable today as a daily driver (we did so with another E39 520i).

History

It's hard to believe that in one form or another the BMW 5-Series has been with us for nearly half a century. Those with longer memories will remember the early versions with 'interesting' handling. As the years passed, the 5 Series grew larger and more assured. Constant development from the Munich company ensured that the car was never anywhere but at the top of its class. The introduction of the fifth-generation E39 5-Series in April 1996 dealt the opposition a hammer blow, whilst a series of revisions in late 2000 saw BMW move the game on yet again. The 5-Series formula has been easy to trace throughout its history. Take a well-proportioned saloon body, with a range of chiefly straight-six cylinder engines directing power to the rear wheels and fit with a cabin that few can rival for quality and ergonomic excellence. Bolster with advertising proclaiming perfect weight distribution, call it the Ultimate Driving Machine and you have a recipe for success. Of course, it does not hurt if the car actually lives up to these promises.

The E39 5 series range received a thorough makeover in September 2000 and it is the facelift model on offer here. The 520i's 2. 0-litre engine was consigned to the history books, replaced by a 2. 2-litre unit that developed 170bhp, an identical output to the previous 523i which, unsurprisingly, was also replaced. Its successor, the 525i, is the example we see here built in 2002 and powered by a 2. 5-litre unit developing 192bhp, only 1bhp less than the previous 528i which was retired in 2000. BMW also made a number of cosmetic changes for the 2001 model year. Body-coloured rubbing strips, round fog lights and a redesigned front spoiler, the headlights were now of the fashionable clear lens variety and the indicator lamps became round. To help some of the M5 magic trickle down through the rest of the range, that model's wider chrome grille surround were found on all variants. The effect was very subtle but clearly adhered to the BMW family look.

What You Get

There are not too many surprises with a 5-Series. You know it is going to be beautifully built, great to drive, understated and well equipped. This example has ice cold air-conditioning, front and rear park distance control and the very involving and rare manual gearbox and striking navy blue velour upholstery and trim.

On the Road

With super smooth M54 2. 5 litre straight six engine and that manual gearbox, the variant on offer here provides performance that betters many rivals so called performance models of the era, with rest to sixty occupying around eight seconds on the way to a maximum of 148mph. An E39 5-Series is one of the most straightforward and attractive propositions around. If you want the best, you have to pay for it. Anything else from the time seems a little underdeveloped. Anything else from today a little unnecessary.


A small deposit will secure this car until you are able to view in person. Please also talk to us about delivery options - contact us for details

Many more photos available along with a walk-round video, on request or via our website

SORRY SOLD

Contact

We are close to the M4 and A34 junctions to Newbury. Viewing by appointment. Call or email us ANYTIME on the details below for a friendly chat. All of our vehicles are checked and prepared to the highest standards and can be viewed in our purpose built and fully lit unit day or night. Any inspection welcome and we have a ramp available for viewing.

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