A nice example of the continent crossing and luggage swallowing 550i Touring
Complete with the 360bhp, five-litre V8 N62 engine and six speed SMG gearbox
Combining to provide near M5 pace, with more luxury and at a fraction of the price
Understood to be accompanied by a good deal of history and useful paperwork
This vehicle meets the ULEZ emissions standards
The Appeal
The BMW 5 Series E60 (saloon) and E61 (estate) was launched in 2003 to become the fifth generation of the respected, mid-sized executive car. This time around BMW majored on state-of-the-art technology for the 5 Series, in keeping with the new century into which it arrived. These could include active cruise control, Bi-Xenon headlights, run-flat tyres, active anti-roll bars, head-up display and active steering. Safety-related items include Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), adaptive headlights and even optional night vision.
With the E61 BMW also deployed the powerful 5-litre naturally aspirated N62 V8 engine in the Touring estate body to create an uber-estate with room for all the family, dogs and luggage whilst still being able to achieve 155mph and a mid-5-seconds 0-60mph time. This example presents very well and is packed to the gunwales with sophisticated equipment and gadgetry. 2f4746e5-515c-42a3-8a4e-bcad635278b6.jpg280.3 KB
The History and Paperwork
A UK supplied and specified car
Manufactured in December 2005
First registered in June 2006
Used and enjoyed by six previous owners prior to June of this year
At that stage the current owner acquired it via online auction
Available paperwork fills a large lever arch file
This includes the V5 registration document in the name of the owner
The current MOT is valid until October 2024
The original book pack is included together with the service book
This documents 13 stamps up to November 2021 at 95,000 miles
A breakdown of the extensive factory build specification is also present
The remainder of the archive consists of numerous maintenance invoices
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