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2000 BMW E39 528i ultra rare individual spec - $15,000
2000
bmw 528i
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Offered for sale is a very well-preserved 2000 BMW E39 originally delivered to the Japanese market, showing approximately 75,000 km / 46,600 miles.
This is not a typical high-mileage E39. T
he car was sourced from Japan and is distinguished by its BMW Individual / Exclusive specification, low mileage, excellent overall presentation, and unusually clean condition for an E39 of this age.
The E39 is widely regarded as one of BMW's best generations, combining classic BMW styling, excellent steering and chassis balance, straightforward mechanical engineering, and a level of build quality that helped define BMW during this period.
This particular example is especially appealing for someone looking for a preserved, enthusiast-quality E39 rather than a restoration project or heavily modified car.
Highlights
2000 BMW E39
Approximately 75,000 km / 46,600 miles
Originally delivered in Japan
BMW Individual / Exclusive specification
Low-mileage example
Clean and well-preserved body
Exceptionally clean underbody for its age
Original-style interior and trim
Well-optioned configuration
Imported from Japan
Maintained as an enthusiast vehicle
No modifications
Excellent candidate for preservation, collection, or regular enthusiast use.
Condition:
The car presents extremely well for its age.
The body retains the clean, elegant lines that make the E39 so desirable today. Paint, trim, glass, lighting and exterior details present very well overall, with normal minor imperfections consistent with the age of the vehicle.
One of the major advantages of this example is its condition underneath. Unlike many North American E39s that have spent decades exposed to winter salt, this Japan-market car has a very clean underbody, rocker-panel area and structural components.
The interior is similarly well preserved, consistent with the low mileage.
All prospective buyers should keep in mind that this is a 26-year-old vehicle, so I encourage interested buyers to review the photographs carefully and ask any questions before purchasing.
Mechanical condition:
The vehicle runs and drives very well.
Prior inspection included a detailed look at the engine, including compression testing and borescope inspection of the cylinders, with clean results.
The engine starts easily, idles smoothly and performs as expected.
The transmission operates normally and the vehicle drives smoothly at highway and city speeds.
As with any E39 of this age, continued preventative maintenance should be expected by the next owner. I prefer to represent the car accurately rather than describe any 25+ year-old BMW as "perfect."
Why this E39 is unusual
Finding an E39 is easy.
Finding one with approximately 46,600 miles, good provenance and a clean chassis is considerably more difficult.
Many E39s available in North America today have:
150,000–250,000+ miles
extensive winter exposure
rust around jack points and rocker panels
heavily worn interiors
significant modifications
incomplete service history
This car represents a very different ownership proposition.
Its combination of low mileage, Japanese-market history, Individual/Exclusive specification and preservation makes it particularly attractive to an enthusiast looking for a quality example to keep long term.
Japanese-market provenance
The vehicle was originally delivered in Japan and later exported to Canada.
Japanese ownership conditions are one reason enthusiasts increasingly seek out older BMWs from Japan. Cars of this type frequently accumulated significantly less mileage than comparable North American examples, and this car currently shows approximately 75,000 km.
Documentation relating to the vehicle's Japanese history/importation will be included with the sale where available.
Note: the car is located in Montreal, about an hour drive from NY Champain. I will be able to bring the car over across the US-Canada border at Chamlpain/NY terminal.