1999 BMW 523

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2026 on Sunday the 15th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. Estimated price: GBP 8,000 - GBP 10,000.

Launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1995, the E39 5 Series wowed the press with Joji Nagashima’s smoother lines and aluminium front suspension; What Car? declared in March 1996, 'We’ll be surprised if anything betters it for some time', praising its 'enticing chassis'

Power comes BMW’s renowned silky smooth 2.5-litre M54B25 straight-six supplying around 170hp when new through a five-speed automatic transmission

Registered as V1 APC on 03/09/1999, this exceptional example has been retained by its one and only keeper since new

The Biarritz Blue paintwork still presents remarkably well and the cabin remains a lovely place to be with it’s Sand Beige leather and burr walnut

Its original new car invoice details a generous list of options including front lumbar adjustment, M multi-function steering wheel, on board computer, rear Park Distance Control, headlamp wash, auto-dimming mirrors and a BMW six disc CD player, totalling £33,250

Retaining an impressive history file, consisting of its original stamped service book showing main dealer Ocean Torbay BMW and Babbacombe Garage entries through to 2018, aforementioned new car sales invoice and March 1999 price list

Also supplied with two remote keys and period Motorola phone accessories as well as a set of unused dealer supplied carpets as well as its most recent MOT Certificate recently issued on 25/08/2026 showing no advisories

The cherished registration number, V1 APC, is included in the sale