Highlights

Low mileage of under 77,000 miles
Comprehensive service history to 76,554 miles
Recent gearbox service, suspension work and brake fluid change
Long MOT to November 2025 with no advisories
Unmodified car in desirable Topaz Blue with black leather
Front and rear parking sensors
Wearing the highly desirable M Parallel alloys
A truly rare & elevated example of these excellent saloons

The Appeal

In a crowded field, the E39 can lay claim to being one of, if not the, best saloon car of the 90s. Built at that sweet spot when driver engagement hadn’t been overtaken by nannying technology, good examples are both rewarding daily and cossetted classic.

The car’s sheer usability makes examples like this one a real find. It is a low mileage - under 77,000 miles - car with a great factory specification that includes Topaz Blue paintwork and M Sport trim. Best of all, it hasn’t been messed with. It presents today in impressive condition with few signs of its 22 years.

That sense of a well cared for car continues to the history file, which shows a run of regular servicing up to 76,554 miles in 2023. Recent work includes the all-important gearbox service plus attention to the suspension and replacement of the brake fluid. A long MOT to November 2025 with no advisories provides independent reassurance.

This is a well kept E39 with the sweet-spooling M54 straight six under the bonnet. They don’t come along as good as this very often.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 14th May 2002
7 previous registered keepers
Current keeper since November 2021
Dry stored in a dehumidified space by current keeper
Comprehensive service history stamped in the service book
10 service stamps to 76,392 miles in November 2021
No advisories in the last two MOTs
MOT valid until November 2025 with no advisories
2 keys supplied
Gearbox service, suspension work and brake fluid change in March 2023
Factory handbooks and wallet in good condition and appear to be complete

Work during current keeper’s tenure:

Full service (all fluids)
Gearbox service
Cam cover gasket
Fuel tank breather solenoid
Front and rear suspension links
Bootlid gas struts
Replace BMW Business radio with XTrons BMW compatible smart screen unit
Wheel arch liners removed and Waxoyl’d behind
High intensity replacement bulbs
Underside Waxoyl’d where E39's typically suffer corrosion (no corrosion found)

Documented service history:

21/01/03 - 12,122 Miles
17/03/04 - 30,491 Miles
13/02/06 - 37,905 Miles
28/05/09 - 46,969 Miles
24/05/12 - 58,277 Miles
11/09/14 - 66,526 Miles
12/07/16 - 69,457 Miles
13/06/17 - 70,474 Miles
23/05/18 - 71,973 Miles
25/11/21 - 76,392 Miles
24/03/23 - 76,544 Miles

The Condition

Popular colour scheme of Topaz Blue metallic with black leather
Paintwork is in very good condition with few signs of age or use
We found it difficult to find stone chips or even edge chips to doors as shown
Bodywork similarly well kept with unmodified factory M Sport accoutrements
Vendor states car has no scratches, dents, or corrosion in any of the usual E39 locations
No reported accident damage by seller or on HPI checks
Exterior fittings including branded mud flaps, spoilers and body kit all well kept
Lights present well with clear lenses, headlights having recent high intensity bulbs
Factory split spoke, five spoke M Sport alloys in very good condition with matching spare
Alloys described as ‘unmarked’ by seller and we struggled to find any signs of use
Fitted with quality Toyo Proxes tyres all round which are in good condition with plenty of tread
Underside in good order with recent underseal treatment and no MOT structural advisories
High specification M Sport black leather interior in very well preserved condition
There is barely any wear or sign of age across interior fittings as shown
Even high traffic areas such as driver’s seat show only light sheen of use
Interior fittings in good order with aluminium trim enhancing the black finish
Switchgear in good order and reported to be in fully working order
New mats and bootliner fitted
Replaced BMW Business radio with XTrons BMW compatible smart screen unit
Clean carpets through cabin and boot as shown

The Mechanics

M54 195bhp 2,494 cc straight six engine
5spd automatic gearbox with sequential shift functionality
Exhaust shows surface corrosion but no loss of functionality
Factory tool kit included
Full service history to 2023 and has covered less than 500 miles since
Extensive recent maintenance since 2021 detailed above
No reported running or driving issues
Vendor states car should require no maintenance until the next indicated service
No mechanical or running gear advisories on last MOT

The vendor tells us:

“Drives like a new car with no squeaks or rattles. Gearbox and acceleration are smooth. Starts on the turn of the key. No vibration or abnormal noises.”

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