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    BMW 5 Series 1998 (S) 523i SE 4dr Auto

    152,000 miles
    1998 [S]
    Automatic
    Petrol

    £2,995

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      Car location

      Horsham
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      Mileage152,000 miles
      Year1998 (S)
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      Engine2.5L

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      BMW 5 Series review

      Pros

      • Fantastic build quality and a premium interior
      • Packed with high-end technology and features
      • Wide range of excellent petrol, diesel, and hybrid engines

      Cons

      • It's a premium car with a premium price tag
      • The options list is long and can be expensive
      • The ride on sporty M Sport models can be a bit firm
      BMW 5 Series summary
      4.5 / 5 review score
      Author The Cazoo editorial team
      Author: The Cazoo editorial team7th Jan 2026 – 9 min read
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      Fuel typePetrol
      TransmissionAutomatic
      Body TypeSaloon
      Doors4
      Seats5
      ColourBlue
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      Sold by Ambrose Motor Trading

      5 (2 reviews)

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      0 to 62 mph
      9.6 seconds
      Insurance Group
      31E
      EC Combined
      27.4 mpg

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      Description

      Full Service History, Offered here for sale is a 1998 BMW E39 523i SE Automatic. This car has a 2.5 petrol engine and an automatic gearbox.The vehicle has covered 152,000 miles from new with a great service history. Finished in metallic Blue with a Black leather interior. The car has a great specification which includes;Leather seats Electric windows x 4PDCCruise controlWalnut interior trims M/F steering wheelClimate controlFront fog lampsRemote locking Alloy wheelsElectric rear blind The vehicle has a great service history which includes;30.07.98 PDI21.04.99 7,433 miles 13.12.99 15,194 miles 05.09.00 19,914 miles 07.02.01 23,023 miles 20.03.02 31,489 miles 24.04.03 41,160 miles 14.10.04 48,514 miles 12.04.06 56,523 miles 28.11.07 65,080 miles 16.09.09 73,519 miles 10.02.11 77,013 miles Date unrecorded 92,456 miles 14.04.16 98,046 miles 10.04.17 102,663 miles 16.10.19 111.370 miles 14.07.20 114,195 miles 22.02.23 137,782 miles 29.10.25 149,838 miles 25.02.26 151,611 miles Water pump and thermostat As you can see this is a great service history record.The 523i was first registered on 21.08.1998. It has had just Three previous keepers. The MOT valid is until 16.08.2026 but the vehicle will be sold inclusive of a fresh 12 months MOT. All previous MOT history can be viewed on the VOSA/DVLA websites.The interior is in very clean overall condition throughout. All of the features and functions appear to work correctly and the vehicle drives really well. The wheels are in clean condition having and the tyres are also in excellent condition.The bodywork is bright, clean and tidy for the age and mileage without any major issues of concern. This is a very tidy vehicle for the age. You could use this car daily or improve it over time for the car shows and weekend enjoyment. Overall this is a good value and useable E39 in a great colour combination. Supplied with some service invoices, the stamped service book, MOT certificates, two keys and the V5.Part exchange is always welcome. Please feel free to send details of your existing car, van or bike.Viewing BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, 8am until 6pm 6 days a week, CLOSED ON SUNDAYS, Collection welcome or there is the option of delivery at additional cost.Finance may be available subject to status. Please contact us for further details.

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