2002 BMW E39 525i M Sport
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 virtually unmarked with just one wheel showing very light curbing (see photo's)
- 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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Vehicle specification
- Year 2002
- Make BMW
- Model 5 Series
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 76,785 Miles
- Engine size 2494
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Farnham
- Location Surrey
- Country United Kingdom
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