2006 BMW 550i E60 M Sport
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Highlights
- Former BMW demonstration vehicle that’s equipped with each and every optional extra available to showcase the new LCI
- Recent major service carried out at approximately 64,000 miles (around 4,000 miles ago)
- Powered by a 4.8-litre V8 engine producing 370 horsepower
The Appeal
Luxury and performance are two ideals car makers have strived towards since the inception of the automobile but few cars excel at both. That’s where the BMW 550i E60 M Sport comes in.
We’re informed that this 2006 example was formerly a BMW demonstrator and so was equipped with each and every option available as part of the new LCI facelift. The vendor reports that they have spent in the region of £9,600 on maintenance in recent years, making this 68,000 mile example a really healthy specimen indeed.
The History and Paperwork
- Ex-BMW demonstrator
- Comprehensive main dealer and specialist service history
- 8 BMW main dealer services up until 2017
- 5 specialist services from 2017 to 2022
- Last service carried out around 4,000 miles ago
- Original bill of sale present
- Full specification / build sheet remains with the car
- We’re informed all the servicing invoices are present and those for MOT testing
- Original backpack and manuals
- Two sets of keys
- Around £17,000 in optional extras
- Vendor advises that the specification includes:
- M Sports Package
- M Sports Suspension
- M Leather Steering Wheel
- M Aerodynamics Package
- M Rear Spoiler
- Glass Sun Roof, Electrical
- Floor Mats Velour
- Warning Triangle And First Aid Kit
- Interior/Outside Mirror With Auto Dip
- Interior Mirror With Automatic-Dip
- Smoker Package
- Drink Holder
- Exclusive Nappa Leather Comfort Seats With Memory
- Isofix-System
- Seat Heating Driver/Passenger
- Active Backrest Width Adjustment
- Interior Trim, Wood
- Multimedia:BMW Individual Audio System
- Navigation System Professional
- Iphone 4 Adapter
- Head-Up Display
- BMW Night Vision
- BMW Assist
- Voice Control
- Bluetooth Preparation, Mobile Phone, Business
- DAB Tuner
- CD Changer For 6 CDs
- USB/Audio Interface
- Factory Remote Built In To Open/Close Gates/Garage Doors
- Factory Reverse Camera
- Headlight Cleaning System
- Park Distance Control (PDC)
- Xenon Adaptive Headlights
- Automatic Air Conditioning
- Light Package
- High-Beam Assistant
- Lane Departure Warning
- Active Cruise Control+Stop&Go Function
- Emergency Release, Luggage Compartment
- Active Steering
- Electrically Adjustable Steering wheel
- Side Airbags For Rear Passengers
- BMW Alloy Wheel, M Double Spoke 172 - Shadow Chrome
- Sport Automatic Gearbox/Paddle Shifter
- Soft Close Automatic Doors
- Emergency Spare Wheel
- Alarm System
- High Gloss Shadow Line
- Individual Sunshade Glazing
- Headlining Anthracite
- First delivered to a customer in 2008
- We’re informed that every single optional extra available is fitted to this car
- MOT valid until April 2023
- Private registration number included
The Interior
- Equipped with a raft of tech and luxurious appointments which are listed in the factory specification sheet
- Electrically adjustable, heated Nappa leather seats with memory function and active backrest
- The upholstery is in really nice shape with just some gentle creasing and a few small blemishes
- The carpeting presents well with little wear and the same goes for the Anthracite headlining
- Minimal wear to the switchgear
- Automatic dipping mirror reportedly in good order
- Smoker’s package
- Automatic air conditioning
- Electrically adjustable steering wheel
- Isofix fitted from new
- The wood interior trim presents really well
- Head-up display and BMW Night Vision in full working order
- BMW Assist and voice control functions
- The infotainment and navigational system includes USB, Bluetooth, DAB and a six CD multichanger as part of BMW’s ‘Individual’ audio system
- Reversing camera in full working order
- Remote built in for garage doors / gates
- The comprehensive specification sheet details everything this car is equipped with but above we’ve listed the highlights
The Exterior
- Metallic Space Grey
- Very presentable paintwork with few imperfections and the body is really straight
- Understated styling, concealing the V8 that lies beneath the bonnet
- M Double Spoke 172 alloy wheels finished in Shadow Chrome which are in lovely condition
- Electric sunroof
- Rear window tint
- All the glass and light lenses are in nice shape
- Smart brightwork and badging
- Xenon light package
- Soft close doors
- Having been looked after really well its whole life, this BMW does not look its age one bit
The Mechanics
- M Sport package
- 4.8-litre V8 engine
- Sport Automatic Gearbox, suspension and aerodynamic package
- Active steering
- The vendor informs us that this car drives immensely well and is great fun to use
The aforementioned 64,000 mile specialist service is warranted for 12 months and included:
- New valve stem oil seals
- New gaskets for the rocker covers and timing chains
- New vacuum pump O-rings
- Full gearbox service
- Major engine service
Summary
It’s not everyday you see one of these BMWs in such an incredibly high specification. This one has clearly been looked after exceedingly well too, making it a very attractive proposition.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 2006
- Make BMW
- Model 550i
- Colour Space Grey
- Odometer 68,000 Miles
- Engine size 4799
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Burton
- Location Derbyshire
- Country United Kingdom
16
bids
- Tw•••• £9,500 09/02/23
- mi•••• £8,900 09/02/23
- co•••• £8,800 09/02/23
- mi•••• £8,700 09/02/23
- co•••• £8,600 09/02/23
- Ol•••• £8,500 09/02/23
- co•••• £8,200 09/02/23
- pa•••• £8,000 09/02/23
- mi•••• £7,500 08/02/23
- Dj•••• £6,500 06/02/23
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