1998 E39 BMW 520i SPECIAL EQUIPMENT 24V 6CYL MANUAL 31000 Miles - 1 Lady Owner Unique Investment BMW Presents As A Virtual New Car Detailed 143 Image Portfolio The Ultimate Modern Classic The best of what is left of the E39 cars are slow burbling Modern Classics and truly excellent prestige saloons. Setting this car widely apart from other E39s is the fact its not a flashy model thats been passed about half a dozen times and painted as regular as a council corridor. To the contrary, a tasteful SE model with the silky smooth 6 cylinder engine, a rare paint finish and contrasting leathers and wood. This 20 year old BMW is probably the best used car I have ever owned, a bold statement considering the length and breadth of my car ownership experience. The originality is captivating, pure and simple, as soon as I walked round it I had to own it, the occasions that has happened are few and far between, the condition is to coin an old trade phrase "Double Dye Mint", as is the cars story, a very special BMW. History Pre delivery inspected and first registered by Dunedin BMW of Edinburgh to the one and only keeper a Mrs Gordon of Inverkeithing on 03 01 1998. The original sales order form dated 11 08 1197 details the desired specification and the on the road price of £29,366.48. This was inclusive of number transfer fee for cherished number A100 WM which has been on the vehicle since and stays with the car. A very low 31,000 miles over the course of 20 years, this has been a garaged car and one of the owners parting comments was " its virtually never been out in the rain as if it were raining i never took it out". The couple have been devoted to their BMW, one of two, it presents dare I say still "as new". Mr Gordon was a lifelong senior engineer with Caterpillar, old school engine man concerned with the oily bits and his care was better than any dealer network could ever hope to offer. The car is perfect to the last detail. Special Equipment Specification - 7J X 16 16 Spoke Style 48 Alloys - Automatic Air Conditioning - Cruise Control - Park Distance Control - Multi-Function Steering Wheel - Front Sliding Arm-Rest - Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror Optional Specification As Per Order Form - Vermont Green Metallic Paint £489.36 - Leather Upholstery £1344.68 - 6 Disc CD Changer £359.55 (dealer fitted with receipt 20 06 98) - Carpet Mats, Mud Flaps, Wood Trim £204.36 Standard Specification Highlights Anti-Lock Brakes Dynamic Stability Control Rain Sensor with Auto Headlight Electric Front & Rear Windows Electric Door Mirrors Remote Central Door Locking Adjustable Steering Column On Board Computer Power Assisted Steering Front Fog Lights Climate Control Rear armrest Window tints Bmw security alarm Condition - So Good, very difficult to illustrate with pictures Cosmetically as the pictures bear testament to it is in excellent glossy order given its 20 years, the paint is superb with a wet look finish. Details I have tried to illustrate in the image gallery, its fine details such as unmarked seatbelts and bolsters, immaculate engine boot carpets engine bay and switchgear. The car drives sublime, it has a fine unused feel and an almost tangible depth to the engineering that is lost today. A study of the underside reveals a dry corrosion free car that is excellent. Original dealer plates and factory original throughout. One that very much has to be seen and driven to be fully appreciated. This car has been maintained with a passion and carefully used cleaned and stored. All bushes and bearings are are as tight as the day it was new. The cabin remains 100 % box fresh with very clean leathers which should suit even the fussiest of tastes, the drivers seat is very straight as pictured, the rear and boot area barely used, and the foot wells and rears of the seats and the mats are all clean and unspoiled. Everything in full working order. A car can cover a mile in different ways. Some cars can be cleaned and cleaned over the course of a few days and will still only manage to look a percentage of this, the difference here is this one has never got dirty. Servicing & Other Information Over serviced, 11 documented engine services in the service book (see images). There is a file with every MOT from 3 years old onward and the car has been in continuous albeit light use. A new dealer approved Bosch battery has been fitted. Wheels & Tyres / Brakes Proper genuine 16 "rims, not cheap heavy poorly balanced imitations that compromise the ride. The wheels are in perfect condition, the spare 5th alloy has never been on with a brand new tyre. The car has had one complete tyre change from new with the exact specification Continental Contact 2s at 20,000 miles, the owner explains that the fronts were only half worn however he replaced the whole set to be consistent. All tyres and brake condition is excellent. Essentials Chassis - WBADD12060BH32095 Engine - 30421632 Other Information * Motd December 26th 2018 - no advise (See MOT history on VOSA website) * Full V5 document ( 1 owner V5 shows zero previous keepers) * Totally hpi clear - no finance - no bumps * Original service book complete in detail * All owners manuals and handbooks * 2 keys that look as new * Key Data tag * Everything works perfectly * Immaculate Complete toolkit and I mean complete * Warning triangle * Unused First aid kit * Luggage straps * Immaculate Spare alloy and unused spare tyre * BMW torch * 2 BMW Dealer Leather key rings * Immaculate Leather owners pack with complete hand books * Sales brochure with options breakdown * Spare sump plug washer * Spare Bosch wipers * Averages 35 MPG in hands of a good driver 40 + on run * A100 WG Cherished number been on car since new and stays with the car Clearly loved and cherished, this really is a super example representing the very best of what is a rapidly appreciating model. The quality of this BMW will remain long after the purchase price has been forgotten. Serious enquires only. Viewing by appointment only. This car can be delivered anywhere in the UK, any inspection welcome. £6,995