2003 BMW E39 530iA with Sport Package. Black Sapphire Metallic exterior with Grey Leather interior with Technical Graphite Trim. VIN WBADT63483CK45302. Extremely low 36,189 miles. Two Owner Car, I purchased the car last June 2016 with 27,689 miles on it. Original owner purchased the car new in Wisconsin, and unfortunately came down with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) shortly thereafter. As the original owner’s condition deteriorated the car sat unused in his garage. The original owner passed away in the Spring of 2016, and his estate sold it thru a local dealer in Wisconsin to me last June. After some immediate preventive maintenance and new tires (car still had original 13 year old Michelins on it when I bought it) the car has been my daily driver since then, accumulating 8500 miles.
Vehicle Build and Options List
Vehicle Identification NumberWBADT63483CK45302
TypeDT63
Model530i - USA
Development CodeE39
Chassis LIM
Steering LL
Doors 4
EngineM54
Displacement3.00
Power 170
Drivetrain HECK
TransmissionAUT
ColorBlack Sapphire Metallic - 475
UpholsteryStandardleder/grau - N6TT
Production PlantDINGOLFING
Production Date2003-05-23
Standard Equipment
202Steptronic
249Multi-function For Steering Wheel
302Alarm System
354Green Stripe Windscreen
441Smokers Package
470Child Seat Isofix Attachment
473Armrest, Front
520Foglights
645Radio Control Us
661Radio Bmw Business
845Acoustic Belt Warning
850Add Fuel Tank Filling For Export
853Language Version English
876Radio Frequency 315 Mhz
992Number Plate Attachement Management
Options
210Dynamic Stability Control (dsc)
308Lt/aly Wheels/cross Spoke 42
319Integrated Universal Remote Control
339Satin ChromeShadow Line
403Glas Roof, Electric
431Interior Rr Vw Mirror W Aut Anti-d
459Seat Adjustm., Electr. W. Memory
481Sport Seats F Driver/front Passenger
494Seat Heating F Driver/front Passenger
500Headlight Washer Sys/intensive Cleaning
521Rain Sensor
522Xenon Light
534Automatic Air Conditioning
555On-board Computer
640Car Telephone Preparation
650Cd Player
677Hifi System Professional
694Preparation For Cd Changer
704M Sport Suspension
710M Leather Steering Wheel
773Wood Trim
785White Direction Indicator Lights
818Main Battery Switch
925Shipping Protection Package
Detailed Description
As soon as I purchased the car I replaced the original dry-rotted Michelin tires with new 235/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season tires and had a full cooling system maintenance done as well as an oil change. After that I slowly over time fixed many of the normal BMW maladies common to BMW E39s as well as installed a few upgrades. Here is a list of maintenance and upgrades done to the car during my ownership:
June 2016
4 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season tires
4 wheel Alignment
Full Cooling system maintenance (Thermostat, Water pump, Hoses, Expansion Tank, Belts, Pulleys)
Oil & Filter Change
Installed BMW OE Black Gloss Grilles
July 2016
Replaced Blower Motor Resistor
Installed GROM BMWBT3 Bluetooth unit and Phone Mount (BT Phone and A2DP music)
Replaced worn Center Console handle
Windows Tinted Huperoptik Ceramic 40%
August 2016
Instrument Cluster bad pixels LCD Repair
Passenger Headlight Adjuster Repair
Installed Cocomat floor mats
Oil & Filter Change
November 2016
Refinish and clear powdercoat all 4 BBS wheel barrels
Replaced torn Driver’s door sealing gasket
Driver’s Airbag recall replacement preformed by BMW of Birmingham
Replaced all headlight and foglight bulbs
December 2016
Replaced both rear door insulation barriers and butyl tape
Flushed and replaced Transmission Fluid and Rear Diff Fluid
Replaced Front and Rear Brake pads (Hawk Performance Ceramic Low-Dust)
Installed Technical Graphite Interior trim to replace factory wood trim
February 2016
Oil & Filter Change
Installed BMW OE front and rear Splashguards (special order from Germany)
March 2016
Replaced driver headlight assembly
Only thing not working on the car is the driver’s seat thigh support motor. It has been inoperative since I purchased the car, and with it in a comfortable position for me I’ve not taken the seat out to replace it. I have a replacement motor and will include it with the car.
Car is in beautiful condition inside & out. It draws a crowd anytime it’s around BMW enthusiasts, as the BMW E39 was judged by many to the best 5 series that BMW made, and most E39s one sees today are a worn out shadow of their former self. It is not an understatement saying the car looks and drives like a 2-3 year old BMW CPO car and not a 14 year old car. Motor is responsive and powerful, transmission shifts smoothly, suspension and steering is tight, drives as you expect a BMW should drive. Car really loves both the curvy backroads as well as long speedy freeway drives. Dual zone heat and AC works nicely. Dash is perfect and uncracked, Interior leather is in great condition with zero wear on bolsters, carpet is clean and stain free. ZERO rust, garage kept during it’s entire life. Paint shines with a nice gloss, some minor road rash on hood that was been touched up with Dr. Colorchip. Fully sorted mechanically and electrically, all paint is original, no dents or dings, all window glass and rubber in excellent condition.
Here is your opportunity to purchase a classic E39 5 series that really is a time machine back to 2003.
Title is free and clear, in my possession. Car is located in Helena, AL. Car is for sale locally, so I reserve the right to end the auction anytime.