Highlights

Presentable M5 in desirable Silverstone Blue
Rare AC Schnitzer body kit and alloys
Desirable 6spd manual gearbox
Factory fitted with over £10,000 of options
Superb S62 V8 developing 390bhp
Unused and stored since 2018 so will require some recommissioning

The Appeal

The E39 M5 is revered by enthusiasts because it hits that sweet spot in the late 90s when BMWs offered a fine balance of analogue engagement and technological trickery. There was also that superlative S62 V8 engine knocking out 390bhp via a similarly well sorted chassis.

This 2001 M5 is finished in popular Silverstone Blue metallic and left the factory with over £10,000 of options. This included the rare and subtle AC Schnitzer body kit and five spoke alloys that you can see in the photographs.

Although it has been unused in recent years – so will require some recommissioning – it looks an encouragingly solid example with a very good interior. The E39 M5 is one of the best BMW saloons ever built and this looks like a great way into ownership.

The History and Paperwork

First registered on 2nd March 2001
VIN records confirm the high specification and build date of 19th December 2000
Thick history file including service invoices back to 2001
Plenty of old MOTs to verify the mileage
Complete set of factory handbooks and wallet in good condition
Service book shows six stamps, most recently at 66,352 miles on 5th June 2012
Original bill of sale showing £64,402 purchase price including £10,506 of options
Last MOT expired on 19th February 2018 with advisories for bumper, EML and exhaust
Car has covered less than 500 miles since that last test
V5 document complete with personalised M5 number plate

Factory fitted options include:

Genuine AC Schnitzer Rear Diffuser, front bumper, upper and lower wings
Genuine AC Schnitzer Type 3 split rim (18x8.5J ET15 Front, 18x9.5J ET21.5 Rear)
Uprated sound system
Communications Pack
Electric side and rear blinds

The Condition

Attractive Silverstone Blue paintwork in good condition
Car has been little used in recent years and would respond to a valet
Bodywork and fittings are well presented and show only localised, minor wear. Including a small crack to the front bumper and car park dings to O/S/F door
The nearside rear bumper corner shows an area of paint delamination
Alloy wheels are in fair condition but would benefit from a clean and refurbishment
Electric tilt and slide steel sunroof
Lights complete and with clear lenses
Car is later ‘white indicator’ model
Glasswork presents well with rear privacy glass
Interior very well presented and shows only light signs of wear typical of mileage
Black ‘Strauss’ leather interior well kept with light wear to driver’s seat bolster
Anthracite headlining shows no visible marks or stains
Carpets present in similar condition, only the boot area showing some light staining
Electric front seats with memory function and heating
Switchgear unmarked with clear dials, no visible damage and no issues reported
M Sport grey-backed dials in good condition with clear, unscratched protective shroud
High specification includes CD multichanger, TV and navigation
Also includes auto-dipping mirrors, Xenon headlights, and headlamp washers
Factory tool kit appears complete and virtually unused
Parking Distance Control, Tyre Pressure Control and trip computer fitted
Infotainment system powers up correctly as shown in photographs
Underside appears to present no issues and none reported on last MOT
A comprehensive factory tool kit although not complete appears to be virtually unused

The Mechanics

4,941cc S62 naturally aspirated V8 engine developing 390bhp
Rare and desirable 6spd manual gearbox
Good history file indicating regular maintenance up to last MOT in 2017
Car has covered few miles since that last MOT
Last MOT refers to advisories that appears to have been rectified
Car appears to run but has not done so since since it was taken off the road in 2017 due to the spun bearing and engine knock. However, the electrics fire up correctly with no warning lights.
Suspension fully overhauled just before being taken off the road (HSD coilovers, all new bushes/arms) Alpha N remap, carbon fibre cold air intakes and MAF delete.

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