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The Bolesworth Castle September 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 22nd September 2024
2000 BMW 520i SE
*** NO RESERVE*** Only 37, 000 miles from new, complete with original book pack – a rare find with such low mileage
Registration - W276 DKB
Chassis No. - WBADM12010BF84177
M. O. T. - June 2025
Odometer - 37, 589
Offered at no reserve, BMW enthusiasts will find this E39 5 Series model very desirable indeed – it is a rare pre-facelift model that comes with a five-speed manual gearbox and a “silky smooth six-cylinder engine”. Even rarer is the mileage, with the odometer reading just 37, 000 miles from new. The ‘excellent’ bodywork and paintwork back this up, while the early alloy wheels, a collectable multispoke design, are also said to be in excellent condition. Inside, instead of leather, the car features appealing dark blue textile seat upholstery, a rare feature in itself; it appears to be in exemplary condition.
‘W276DKB’, first registered in June 2000, “runs and drives like new,” reports the vendor, with engine, transmission and electrics all described as being in ‘excellent’ condition. An original service book with 19 service stamps supports this, and the car also comes with the original book pack, plus two seats of keys. A car with just three previous keepers, the vendor adds it has been garaged all its life, and the current MOT runs until June 2025.
The BMW 5 Series has long been one of the Munich firm’s most important models. It’s certainly the longest-running nameplate, with the first one introduced back in 1972, and is BMW’s second best-selling car, after the 3 Series. The E39 is the fourth generation of 5 Series, introduced in 1995, and considered by enthusiasts to be a high point in the series – one of the most complete cars BMW has ever made. Styling was perfect, it drove brilliantly, and many period five-star reviews when new helped underline what a landmark car it was – and, today, it is an increasingly collectable one, too.
In summary:
· Rare low-mileage E39 BMW 5 Series
· A time warp car with extensive history
· Offered at no reserve
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 22nd September 2024.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 21st September and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 22nd September, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 22nd September, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission – please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
