2003 BMW (E39) 525i AUTO BMW Individual spec which includes;
M SPORTS PACKAGE (P337A)
M SPORTS SUSPENSION II (S705A)
M LEATHER STEERING WHEEL (S710A)
M AERODYNAMICS PACKAGE (S715A)
ELECTRIC GLASS SUNROOF (S403A)
FULL LEATHER INTERIOR
HEATED SPORT SEATS (S481A)
XENON LIGHTS (S522A)
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING (S534A)
HEADLINING ANTHRACITE
525i AUTO 2003 LCI model in Titan Silver
M54B25 i6 cyl producing 192 hp
Sitting on BBS (RX209) 8.5 x 18’ showing minor kerb rash (spare = m-parallel, style 37).
3 Keys
NCT March 2023
Taxed Feb 2023
128K miles / 206.5K kms rising slowly - in daily use
In my (family) possession since Aug 2019
€5,750
Overview & mechanical
This car was imported to Ireland in Nov 2010 from Japan by its Irish owners who had resided there. I bought it in late July 2019 (194K kms). The car is mechanically sound. Previous owner addressed key items and I have continued to do so in recent years. In summary during the last 3 years the following work has been completed; all filters, rib, belt, tensioner and idler, oil filter housing gasket, vanos seals and hose (OEM), engine sump gasket, front control arms / bushes (Meyle), transmission oil and filter change, xenon headlight adjusters, breather system replaced. Most recent service at 204Kms.
There are multiple service stamps from Japan BMW documented in the service book. Since it’s arrival in Ireland the following oil and filter services are recorded; 99,327 ; 112,149 ; 154,945 ; 174,550 ; 187,740 ; 195,560 ; 204,187
NGK Platinum Spark Plugs (BKR6EQUP 3199) fitted @ 195,560
Initial services and inspections since importation were carried out by Joe Duffy BMW (99k and 112K) and Motor Confidence (154K). The previous owner then took over servicing and maintenance. Recent oil and filter changes at 195k and 204k by myself and health check by BMW specialist at 202K. Car is running perfectly.
Interior
Sitting in this car is a lovely place to be. The black leather interior (with piano black trim) is immaculate and shows little sign of wear. Sport seats, electric and heated, Aircon blowing ice cold. Grom Audio (BT3) Bluetooth kit fitted, providing discreet streaming and hands-free solution without compromising the aesthetics of the interior. Original BMW CD unit with 6 CD cassette - fully functional but not currently in use. The instrument panel was restored to new on 2/08/2021 - so no concerns about pixel failure.
Includes original toolkit w/ warning triangle & Original First Aid kit, Rechargeable torch
Exterior
Presented in Titan silver, which complements the black leather interior with piano black trim, the bodywork is in excellent condition and ageing very well. Some minor touch-ups to stone chips upfront. Under my ownership, the front and rear bumpers have been replaced and minor bodywork / paint corrections made (April 2021). The underbody is very clean also - it is not driven on salted roads and rarely in the wet.
Minor Additions:
BMW Aluminium MSport pedals
BMW E39 CIty Floor mats (Anthracite) [Original velour mats included]
Grom Audio BT3 Bluetooth kit - handsfree and streaming
Instrument panel restored to fix Pixel issue (27/08/2021)
Steering Wheel Trim replaced and new roundels to exterior
These and other items documented in this thread => http://www.bmwhaus.ie/vbulletin/show...88-My-E39-525i
No major issues, but close inspection will reveal a very minor ding (2 cent size) on the n/s rear door and a few very minor imperfections around the body - unsurprising for a car of this vintage. I include a spare set of mirrors from an earlier e39 among some other parts. I have a new seal in the parts bin, along with spare mats, new centre caps, and other miscellaneous bits and pieces.
This e39 is ready for a new custodian to enjoy, taxed and NCT’d until next spring.
Thanks for looking/reading.
Sid
FULL SPEC:
Full spec: 03D81735
BMW 5 series E39 525i AUTO TITAN SILVER
VIN *********G022899 PROD DATE 2003-06-02
TYPE - 525I (EUR) SERIES - E39 (5 SERIES)
BODY TYPE - LIM STEERING - RL
ENGINE - M54 DISP - 2.50
POWER - 141 KW / 192HP
DRIVE - HECK TRANS - AUTO
COLOUR - TITANSILBER METALLIC (354)
UPHOLSTERY - SONDERPOLSTERUNG (Z1XX) [Black Nappa leather]
EDITIONS AND PACKAGES
P337A - M SPORTS PACKAGE
S339A - SHADOW LINE
S705A - M SPORTS SUSPENSION II
S710A - M LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
S715A - M AERODYNAMICS PACKAGE
S785A - WHITE DIRECTION INDICATOR LIGHTS
S788A - BMW LA INDIVIDUAL
COMFORT AND INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
S403A - GLASS ROOF ELECTRICAL
S423A - FLOOR MATS VELOURS
S428A - WARNING TRIANGLE AND FIRST AID KIT
S430A - INTERIOR-OUTSIDE MIRROR WITH AUTO DIP
S434A - INTERIOR TRIM FINISHERS
S441A - SMOKERS PACKAGE
S459A - SEAT ADJUSTER ELECTRIC WITH MEMORY
S470A - ISOFIX SYSTEM
S473A - ARMREST FRONT
S481A - SPORTS SEAT
S494A - SEAT HEATING DRIVER-PASSENGER
MULTIMEDIA
S602A - ONBOARD MONITOR WITH TV
S646A - PREPARATION F TELEPH INSTALLATION JAPAN
S676A - HIFI SPEAKER SYSTEM
S694A - PROVISION FOR BMW 6 CD-CHANGER
DRIVER ASSISTANCE AND LIGHTING
S522A - XENON LIGHTS
S534A - AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
S548A - KILOMETER CALIBRATED SPEEDOMETER
S520A - FOG LIGHTS
WHEELS AND DRIVE
S204A - DRIVE LAYOUT EXPORT
S249A - MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL
S261A - SIDE AIRBAGS FOR REAR PASSENGERS
S202A - STEPTRONIC
ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
S354A - GREEN WINDSCREEN GREEN SHADE BAND
S818A - BATTERY MASTER SWITCH
S823A - HOTCLIMATE VERSION
S845A - ACOUSTIC BELT WARNING
S876A - RADIO FREQUENCY 315 MHZ
S853A - LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH
INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT
S775A - HEADLINING ANTHRACITE
S778A - ENTRANCE STRIPS BMW INDIVIDUAL
OTHER EQUIPMENT
L807A - NATIONAL VERSION JAPAN
S925A - VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET
S938A - INDIVIDUAL SERIES
S940A - SPECIAL EQUIPMENT BMW INDIVIDUAL
S431A - INTERIOR MIRROR WITH AUTOMATIC DIP
S555A ONBOARD COMPUTER V WITH REMOTE CONTROL
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