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Asking price

£9,500

Private seller

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2005 BMW 5 Series E61 535d

  • Right Hand Drive
  • 130,000 Miles
  • Manual, 6 speed
  • Petrol
  • 3000cc
  • 2005
  • RN54ACO
  • Black
  • Private seller
  • GB
    New Milton, United Kingdom

Description

BMW 535d M Sport Touring Auto – Carbon Black – Superb Example

Beautiful BMW 535d M Sport Touring Automatic finished in Carbon Black Metallic with black M Sport interior. This is a superb example of the legendary E61 535d, powered by the renowned 3. 0 twin-turbo M57 iron-block diesel engine.

Showing 130, 000 miles, the car has clearly been very well looked after throughout its life and has recently benefited from extensive maintenance with over £4, 500 spent over the winter. The result is a properly sorted car that drives exactly as it should.

Condition

The car presents extremely well for its age. The bodywork is very clean with no dents or dinks, and the interior is in excellent condition, reflecting careful ownership.

Mechanical

Mechanically the car is in excellent order:

New MOT – no advisories
New front control arms
Fresh wheel alignment / tracking
Style 128 alloy wheels
New tyres all round
Freshly serviced with new fluids
Large history file

The car runs perfectly, with no smoke, clean emissions, and the engine runs at the correct temperature with no leaks. It drives tight, smooth and powerful, exactly as a well-maintained 535d should.

The M57 engine is widely regarded as one of BMW’s strongest diesel engines, and this example has always had mature owners and has never been abused.

Summary

A fast, comfortable and practical M Sport estate, offering effortless performance with the reliability of BMW’s legendary M57 engine. Cars like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find in this condition, especially with recent maintenance already completed.

A very well sorted example ready to enjoy.

If you’re looking for a proper driver’s diesel estate, this 535d ticks all the boxes. The legendary M57 twin-turbo engine delivers effortless performance with huge torque, making it incredibly quick for a practical family car while still returning strong economy on long journeys.

This example has had significant recent investment, with £4, 500 spent over the winter, including new front control arms, fresh alignment, new tyres and full servicing, so it drives exactly as a sorted 535d should — tight, smooth and very powerful.

The M Sport specification, Carbon Black paint, and Style 128 wheels give the car a timeless, purposeful look that still turns heads today. Inside, the black M Sport interior is comfortable, well-kept and a great place to spend time whether commuting or covering long motorway miles.

Being the Touring model, it’s also incredibly practical with a huge boot and loads of space, making it the perfect mix of performance, comfort and usability.

Most importantly, it’s becoming increasingly rare to find a well-maintained E61 535d that hasn’t been neglected. With a huge history file, mature ownership and extensive recent work, this one is ready to enjoy without needing immediate expense.

In short, it’s a fast, comfortable and genuinely usable modern classic BMW estate that delivers the kind of driving experience BMW built its reputation on.


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Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

No

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

Private seller

1 listing since 2026

Vehicle location

New Milton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Classic Cars
Region:
Hampshire
Reference number:
C2043978
Listed on:
07/04/2026
Year:
2005
Colour:
Black
Seller type:
Private

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