Highlights
- Advisory-free MOT until 23rd May 2025
- Uprated exhaust system (original back boxes also available)
- Presented in very good overall condition for its age and mileage
- Subject to copious servicing during recent years, most recently in May 2024
- Accompanied by a wealth of paperwork
The Appeal
“A muscular athlete in a finely tailored suit”. That’s how EVO summed up the E39 M5.
This was the first V8-engined M-car and BMW’s first use of Double VANOS, altering the timing of both intake and exhaust camshafts. With 394bhp at 6,600rpm and a 5.3-second 0-62mph time, the E39 M5 became a hero car for petrolheads the world over.
This 2001 example looks to be in superb condition for its age and it’s been subject to a great deal of care and attention during the vendor’s tenure as part of their BMW collection. Serviced during recent months and MOT tested resulting in a clean first-time pass, this BMW is ready to enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- In present ownership since July 2020
- In dry, secure storage when not in use
- Eight former registered keepers
- 108,854 miles indicated
- UK market RHD example
- Original book pack present
- Several significant invoices from CG MotorTech from 2022-24
The Condition
- Post-facelift 2001 MY ‘Angle Eyes’
- Le Mans Blue
- Black and grey two-tone interior
- Factory satellite navigation system
- All four alloy wheels appear in very good order for their age
- Straight and solid-looking bodywork with crisp panel alignment and door fit all round
- No notable wear evident to the paintwork besides the usual light blemishes commensurate with careful use
- The trim, lights and badging all appear in sound order
- Some of the rubbers/seals appear to have perished slightly
- The areas of underside visible in the photographs look to be in good shape
- Well-preserve original interior with no notable wear to the upholstery or controls
- Slight creasing to the leather seats, but no heavy wear apparent
- Very little wear to the carpeting throughout
- Smart luggage compartment
- We’re not advised of any known issues with the cabin systems/electric
The Mechanics
- 4.9-litre (4,941cc) S62 V8
- Six-speed manual gearbox
- The vendor assures us that the M5 is in excellent mechanical condition
- Non-standard exhaust which gives it a distinctive sound; the original back boxes for the exhaust are available for the successful bidder should they want them
- Most recent service May 2024
- New battery February 2024
- Front suspension arms and tie rod ends were replaced January 2024
- Previously serviced in June 2023 and before that at a BMW main dealer in April 2022
- No MOT advisories recorded when last tested
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