
£2,979
1999 BMW 523i (E39)
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1999 BMW 523i SE, with only 43,456 miles and two owners from new, presents nicely in Glacier Green metallic with Tan Montana leather interior. It features a manual transmission, factory options, and a recent MOT, though it was subject to a Cat-D insurance claim in 2008.

Condition
6
The car shows just 43,456 miles which have been covered by just two owners and presents well with but a few marks as pictured and boasts a fresh MOT valid until August 2024 which recorded no advisories. Experian check has shown the car was subject to an insurance claim Cat-D in September 2008.
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Manual
Transmission:
WBADM32040BZ81911
Chassis No:
Odometer:
43,456 miles
V370PDA
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description On offer from a deceased estate; two owners from new and just 43,456 miles; manual six-cylinder SE spec example Dating from December 1999 this E39 generation of BMW 5-Series comes to us in 523i SE spec and is finished in Glacier Green metallic and sits on its original 16” LA Style 176 alloy wheels.
Under the bonnet, we find the 2.5-litre M52TUB25 six-cylinder petrol engine which develops 170bhp and 245NM of torque driving the rear wheels here via five-speed Getrag manual transmission.
Inside the cabin of this SE spec model we find comfortable Tan Montana leather with manual seat adjustment, with optional front arm rest, ‘through loading’ with ski bag (optional extra), auto-dip interior mirror (optional extra), electric windows, electric mirrors, Individual Fine wood trim (option S773), cruise control, front fog lights, automatic air conditioning and the factory sound system.
The car shows just 43,456 miles which have been covered by just two owners (the current ownership...
Points of note
£510
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£2,675
Median Price (Since 2020)
£5,600
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 16 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
46,057 miles
Registration Date
1999-12-10
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 18 2025 with 46,057 miles
Passed
On Jul 29 2024 with 44,462 miles
Passed
On Aug 17 2023 with 43,455 miles
Passed
On Nov 22 2019 with 42,190 miles
Passed
On Nov 20 2018 with 39,866 miles
Passed
On Nov 27 2017 with 37,341 miles
Passed
On Nov 28 2016 with 34,002 miles
Passed
On Nov 23 2015 with 32,357 miles
Passed
On Nov 27 2014 with 31,635 miles
Passed
On Dec 02 2013 with 30,706 miles
Passed
On Dec 06 2012 with 29,418 miles
Passed
On Dec 05 2011 with 27,942 miles
Passed
On Nov 16 2010 with 25,818 miles
Passed
On Nov 19 2009 with 24,882 miles
Failed
On Nov 19 2009 with 24,882 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Nov 25 2008 with 23,467 miles
Passed
On Nov 27 2007 with 22,141 miles
Passed
On Nov 27 2006 with 20,515 miles

