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BMW 5 Series 3.0 530i Sport Touring 5dr Petrol Manual (261 g/km, 231 bhp)

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Details

  • Make: Bmw
  • Milage: 136000 Miles
  • Year: 2003
  • Model: 5 Series
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Fuel: Petrol

Description

This is my vehicle, I am not a dealer and cannot offer any warranty or arrange delivery. I will give an honest over view of the car which is 22 years old... but it is an e39 with the best straight six engine. Very rare manual conversion 530i Touring in black saphire metalic. Factory M Sport. 136k miles. ULEZ compliant. Fuel cap, arches, sills, boot are solid. No oil leaks. Recent tyres and alignment. Original paintwork, only the front bumper has been painted professionally. The bumpers and bodywork are straight and in very condition for its age. Factory fitted child ISOFIX points. AC is cold. All manuals and service books present with BMW stamps or well respected specialists. BMW rubber floor mats and original carpet mats and a third aftermarket set. Aftermarket boot mat is new. New MOT for sale. Two keys. Mechanics - 3.0 litre straight six, naturally aspirated M54 engine, delivers 231bhp with 0-60mph in 7.9 sec. The best engine to buy. Getrag 250g 5 speed manual gearbox professionally installed with new clutch and diff, clutch switch and maf sensor. No oil leaks - rocker cover replaced with Elring gasket and new bolts. Oil and filters just replaced. CCV replaced. Full cooling system refresh - including Water pump, Radiator, Thermostat, Radiator pipes (including hard pipes) and Expansion tank. DISA valve seals replaced. All belts, pulleys and tensioners replaced. VANOS refurbished. Idle control valve cleaned and lubricated. Brakes & Suspension - ATE grooved discs with ceramic pads Brake hoses replaced. Brake fluid flushed and replaced Caliper sliders replaced and greased. Handbrake shoes replaced and adjusted. Front & rear drop links replaced. Rear arms and bushes replaced. Front control arms replaced. Both rear air suspension bags replaced. Other - Style 66 staggered alloys with recent alignment with Michelin pilot sport tyres on front (tyres dated 2022) with Kumho tyres on rear (tyres dated 2024). Spare tyre is new and unused. Recent Yuasa battery. M5 Speedo cluster has had the pixel screen replaced. M gear knob with nappa leather gaiter. Boot & bonnet struts replaced. 2 keys with a big folder of paperwork & receipts, old mots and original bill of sale included. Dealer number plates. No surprises - Paint blistering on the drivers rear arch the size of a 50p piece. It has been a London car all its life hence the near absence of corrosion. No marks to the alloys. Honeycomb in cat makes small rattle. No time wasters please.