Highlights
- Potent 360bhp V8 wagon with SMG gearbox
- Full service history
- Recent engine and gearbox service
- Front and rear brake discs replaced
- MOT to October 2024
- Well kept and presented practical fast estate
The Appeal
If you’re in the market for a very quick BMW E61 estate, then, for many, the pick of the range is the ultra rare 550i. More luxurious and comfortable than a M5 and almost as quick, the V8-powered 550i delivers space and pace in equal measures.
It is a very rare model and one that showcased BMW’s cutting edge technology of the time. Factory features on this 2005 example include adaptive lights, high beam assist, active cruise and heads up display. The specification also extends to a panoramic roof and even a heated steering wheel.
It is smartly finished in classic Titan Grey metallic with Nappa ‘skin’ leather interior. Inside and out it presents well, helped by recently refurbished alloys. The mechanical specification is a match for the condition. Recent work includes new front and rear discs, full engine and gearbox service and replacement driveshaft.
For those seeking a subtle yet devastatingly quick family wagon, there can be few better choices. Well maintained and with MOT to October 2024, it is very appealing.
The History and Paperwork
- Factory built in September 2005 and PDI’d in February 2006
- Six registered keepers
- 2 factory key fobs
- Factory handbooks and service book
- Service book has 13 stamps to November 2021 at 95,000 miles
- Also serviced in February 2023
- Extensive maintenance file with recent highlights summarised below
- Long factory specification list which is shown in photographs and summarised below
- MOT to 23rd October 2024 with some advisories to note and 118,786 miles showing on test
- Now displaying 124,045 miles
Summary of recent maintenance:
- Brake work in February 2024
- Front discs replaced with Brembo items in November 2023
- Four alloy wheels replaced November 2023
- Driveshaft replaced July 2023
- Brake discs and pads renewed in May 2023
- Serviced February 2023
- Gearbox service in July 2021
The Condition
- Understated and smart Titan Grey metallic paintwork in good order
- Some light signs of age and use to note in photographs
- These include scratches to offside rear arch and nearside front arch
- Small dents to also note to offside rear arch
- Recently replaced seven spoke factory alloys in very good condition
- Quality Michelin 18in tyres fitted showing good condition and tread
- Underside presents well with no structural advisories on last MOT test
- Very high specification Nappa ‘skin’ leather interior showing little wear
- Some age wear to be expected inside and out, including to driver’s seat bolster
- Very original car including 550i-branded car mats
High factory specification includes:
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Infotainment display
- Heads Up display
- Heated front seats with memory and electric control
- Parking Distance Control
- Adaptive headlights
- Active cruise control
- High beam assist
- Steering wheel heater
- Steering wheel gearbox paddles
- Rear window blinds
The Mechanics
- 4,799cc N62 BMW V8 naturally aspirated 360bhp engine
- 6spd ‘SMG’ automatic gearbox with sequential shift options
- Good service history with last service in February 2023
- Evidence of extensive maintenance including gearbox and brakes
- A summary of this is shown above and in photographs
- No reported running or driving issues to advise
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