BMW 5 series
520i ES SE auto

SORRY SOLD

Standard Equipment

• Power Steering
• Remote Central Locking
• Driver/Passenger/Side Airbags
• Radio/cassette
• ABS + skid control
• Climate control
• Electrically adjustable door mirrors
• Electric front windows
• Alloy wheels
• Adjustable M Sport steering wheel
• Spare wheel, tool kit and locking wheel bolt
• Metallic Black Sapphire (option)
• Cruise control
• Front fog lights

Standard Equipment

• Leather covered steering wheel
• Front Centre Armrest
• Leather covered gearlever
• Grey cloth interior
• Matt aluminium interior trim
• Alarm and immobiliser
• 3 x 3 point rear seat belts
• Front seatbelt pre tensioners
• 5 speed automatic gearbox
• 6 CD changer (option)
• Front and rear parking sensors
• On board computer
• Model deletion from bootlid (option)

• SERVICE HISTORY with Recorded Services at:
  16,318 miles - (21/01/05) - BMW York
  33,483 miles - (21/02/06) - BMW specialist
  38,147 miles - (30/03/07) - BMW York
  44,595 miles - (17/12/09) - BMW York
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• V5 Present showing vehicle first registered 30/06/2003
• 3 keepers from new - an estate agent for last 4 years (BMW demo from new to Jan 04 and then private keeper from Jan 04 to June 06 when the estate agent acquired the car)
• One Remote key present
• HPI certificate present
• Service history booklet present with 4 service stamps

WHAT PARKERS SAY ABOUT THE 5 series

ABOUT YG03 ULM

This particular BMW 5 series is a 520i ES SE automatic saloon first registered in June 2003. This car has covered a lovely low mileage which is guaranteed as genuine and supported by full service records. Owned by an estate agent for the last 4 years the car has only covered a tiny annual mileage in this time and acquired by us following the estate agent part exchanging the car for another BMW. The 520i is fitted with 2.2 6 cylinder engine which is the smallest 6 cylinder engine BMW offered in the 5 series and it is a cracking engine. The BMW 6 cylinder engines really are silky smooth with superb balance and composure and a great deal more refined than a 4 cylinder engine. However the beauty of the 520i is that while you have the silky refinement and super engine note which comes from a 6 cylinder engine the running costs and consumption are nothing like would be on one of the larger 6 or 8 cylinder engines from the 5 series range. The excellent 5 speed automatic gearbox fitted to this car has a tiptronic and Sport feature and works brilliantly with this engine. Progress is smooth and refined and yet there is adequate power to get you on the move quickly when required which also gives you the chance to listen to the wonderful engine note that these 6 cylinder engines produce when you put your foot down. With 170bhp available there is more than adequate power available at any speed and with a 0-60 time of less than 10 seconds and a top speed of almost 140mph this car provides harmony between performance and running costs. For many people 5 series vehicles are not only the ultimate driving machine but also the pinnacle of social or business automotive transport. We have to admit that driving a 5 series really is an enjoyable experience and thanks to the low mileage and comprehensive BMW history this example drives superbly. The balance between comfort and handling is achieved perfectly in the 5 series and there is something just so right about the rear wheels driving the car while the front wheels steer the car. This example was one of the last of this shape of 5 series before the introduction of, in our opinion, the less attractive 2004 onwards 5 series. In this colour and with these alloy wheels this is a great looking executive saloon. The ES SE specification was a limited edition derivative of the 5 series range and only produced for around one year. The specification is comprehensive with all the essentials and a few bits more too. The 6CD changer is nice and we find the front and rear parking assistance extremely useful and practical when you are parking this car. Some of the M Sport finishes around the car add to the appearance and desirability considerably. The M Sport steering wheel is lovely in your hands and controls audio and cruise control functions. Black Sapphire is the best colour for one of these without a doubt and provides a good contrast to the grey velour interior fitted to this vehicle. Because these drive so well there are not too many around with under 50k miles and even fewer where the car has been receiving maintenance from BMW main dealers. Indeed the last service in December 2009 was the large Inspection 2 service with brake fluid change so the previous owner has not sacrificed servicing expense as a result of their extremely low annual mileage. Currently the on board indicator shows all green lights which means the new owner will not need to worry about servicing for some considerable time. Whether you intend to use this car for business or pleasure you will not find a better driving experience around and this car is practical too with a good sized boot and decent accommodation for rear seat passengers. A host of active and passive safety features mean the 5 series makes for a safe as well as an enjoyable driving experience. This is an impressive car and the quality and driving experience are unsurpassed - this feels a very solid, tight and well built motor vehicle.

Not too many 5 series of this age will have covered so few miles and come with such a lovely BMW service history. Not many 5 series will look as nice this one with the 17" M Sport alloy wheels and Black Sapphire paintwork. This is an impressive executive saloon.

Condition wise YG03 ULM is very good.