Single-Owner 1999 BMW 528i

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

“As enthusiasts, we often pine for the old days of pure steering and balanced chassis. This is your chance to go back in time and remember what those cars were like in their own day.” Car and Driver testers were very impressed with the 1999 BMW 528i, and for good reason. This rear-drive sport sedan exemplified BMW’s commitment to blending performance, luxury, and precision engineering.

Its design emphasized understated elegance, with clean lines and a well-appointed interior that included high-quality leather and wood trim, as well as advanced convenience and safety features. Underneath, the highly capable E39 chassis provided balanced handling thanks to a sophisticated front strut/rear multilink suspension and near 50/50 weight distribution.

Powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six engine, the 528i produced 190 horsepower and urgent acceleration. And the driving experience could be intense or refined, depending on whether the standard five-speed manual or the optional automatic transmission was selected.

These days, the E39 5 Series is regarded as one of the best analog sport sedans ever built. And this example not only presents well in blue, but it has been owned by the same owner since new.

Highlights 

• Single-owner example of the 5 Series’ high-water mark 

• 2.8-liter “M52TUB28” inline-six rated at 190 hp 

• Four-speed automatic transmission 

• Finished in (363) Biarritz-Blau (Blue) Metallic with a Montana Leather interior 

• Wood-trimmed interior 

• Power windows, power locks, and power seats 

• Sunroof 

Features 

• 16-inch cross-spoke wheels wearing 225/55R16 Uniroyal tires 

• 150-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, coolant temp, and fuel level gauges 

• Brand new battery 

• Cold A/C 

• Factory installed options include: 

  • S403 – Glass Roof, Electrical 

  • S431 – Interior Mirror with Automatic-Dip 

  • S441 – Smoker Package 

  • S459 – Seat Adjustment, Electric, With Memory 

  • S473 – Armrest Front 

  • S494 – Seat Heating Driver/Passenger 

  • S645 – BMW US Radio 

  • S676 – HiFi Speaker System 

  • S694 – Provisions for BMW 6 CD Changer 

  • S500 – Headl. Washer System/Intensive Cleaning 

  • S520 – Fog Lights 

  • S534 – Automatic Air Conditioning 

  • S540 – Cruise Control 

  • S248 – Steering Wheel Heater 

  • S292 – BMW Light Alloy Wheel, Cross Spoke 29 

  • S302 – Alarm System 

  • S354 – Windscreen, Green-Tinted Upper Strip 

  • S818 – Battery Master Switch 

  • S845 – Acoustic Fasten Seat Belt Reminder 

  • S876 – Radio Frequency 315 MHz 

  • S363 – Biarritz-Blau 

  • S773 – Fine Wood Trim 

  • SN6TT – Leather Montana/Basic Equip/Grau 

Known Imperfections 

• Carfax reports on 7 July 2003, “Vehicle inspected after an accident or other incident. Damage to rear.”  

• Carfax reports on 16 March 2006, “Accident reported: very minor damage with another motor vehicle. Damage to right rear.”  

• Paint chips and scuffs on nose 

• Paint imperfections on trunk lid 

• Paint scuffs on passenger side rear wheel well 

• Paint bubbling under doors 

• Light wear on driver seat and bolster 

• Small armrest front cover is broken 

• Slight small bubbling of paint on rear wheel wells and rocker panels  

Included 

• Keys 

• Owner’s manuals 

• Spare tire and jack 

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this single-owner 1999 BMW 528i in Illinois and Michigan. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811‬ email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com