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£2,979

1999 BMW 523i (E39)

United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023

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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.

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Condition 

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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


MOT Mileage Trend

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