・Well-cared-for example, in extremely good condition ・Outstanding interior ・BMW-dealer service history ・Relaxed motoring in a refined environment
The Background
The E39 is the fourth generation of BMW’s 5-series executive car, and was manufactured from 1995 to 2004. The 530i was part of the ‘facelift’ range (also known as LCI models) introduced in 2000.
Autocar magazine said of the 5-series: “The car’s blend of talents has always been highly commendable and rarely matched, offering supreme ride comfort, cutting-edge interiors and, whenever it takes your fancy, exciting and entertaining rear-wheel-drive dynamism.”
LV 03 XKE was first registered in March 2003. The current owner purchased the car in 2008, from Hexagon BMW in north London, and has spent a great deal of time and money on maintaining it to a very high standard.
Having bought the car as a treat to himself on a significant birthday, the vendor has found himself using it less and less in recent years and an upcoming house move has led to the decision to sell the car.
The car comes with a large sheaf of paperwork, MoT certificates and receipts that reflect the vendor’s care and attention. MoT tests and servicing under the current ownership have been carried out at a BMW dealer in Cobham, Surrey. The service book records every service since the car was new.
The car also comes with the original document wallet and all instruction manuals, including that for the radio and CD player.
The car looks attractive in its Aegean Blue paintwork. The vendor believes that only 300 examples of the model were made in this colour scheme, and only 150 of these were the petrol version. There is no evidence of rust at all but there are a number of stone-chips on the bonnet that have been retouched in the correct paint colour but are noticeable – see the pictures. There is also a stone-chip on the nearside front door. The paint on one side of the front bumper is starting to show evidence of cracking.
All four wheels are in excellent condition and the tyres all have plenty of tread.
The front and rear lights are in first-class condition and all work as they should.
The car’s interior belies its age and mileage; the leather seats are all in excellent condition and the carpets are exceptionally clean. The M-sport spec includes bolstered sport seats with lumbar adjustment, while the rear seats feature a centre armrest.
All four interior door panels are immaculate. All the switchgear appears to work as it should.
The dashboard and centre console show no significant scratches or marks, and the M-badged door sills are also in excellent condition.
The boot is clean and tidy, complete with original luggage net, and under the floor panel is a spare wheel that appears never to have been used. The vendor reports that some of the original tools are missing from the storage box on the underside of the boot lid.
The car starts readily on the first turn of the key, the engine has a healthy note, and there is no evidence of blue smoke from the exhaust. The car appears to drive as it should, with no obvious handling issues. The automatic gearbox seems to work smoothly and quietly.
Under the bonnet, the engine is remarkably clean and tidy; again this reflects the care taken by the owner to keep the car in excellent condition throughout.
The radio and boot-mounted CD changer both work, as does the sat-nav system.
Regarded as one of the best-ever 5-series BMWs, the E39 is a refined modern classic that is becoming increasingly rare. The cars are renowned for being built to very high standards. LV 03 XKE is a fine example of the model that has clearly been cared for and maintained extremely well. Its interior in particular belies the car’s age and mileage. With below-average mileage and only a few minor cosmetic issues, this car should provide many more miles of enjoyable and comfortable motoring to its new owner.
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