Highlights

Carefully dry stored during the six years of present ownership and reportedly never driven in the rain during this time
Totally standard and unmodified, with its factory 395 bhp
The last generation of M5 to be solely offered with a six-speed manual gearbox
Beautifully presented and in fantastic condition for its age

The Appeal

The M5 has been a staple of BMW’s performance lineup since 1985 and the idea of owning a hot version of a family-friendly executive saloon is still very appealing. Introduced in 1998, the V8 engined E39 M5 was given an impressive 395 bhp which was fed to the rear wheels exclusively via a six-speed manual gearbox.

Here we have a very presentable 2000 example, which remains entirely unmodified and in fantastic condition for its age. Judiciously serviced and carefully stored in recent ownership, this stylishly understated BMW would be a brilliant addition to any sports car collection and is without doubt to be considered a modern classic.

The History and Paperwork

116,350 miles
MOT valid until September 2023
Six previous keepers recorded with the DVLA
Acquired by the vendor in May 2017 from a friend
Garaged in present ownership when not in use
The vendor informs us that they have never driven it in the rain
Only around 6,000 miles have been covered in present ownership
Offered for sale reluctantly as the vendor will no longer have space to store the car
Full book pack with all keys including the workshop key
V5C present
Last recorded service 06/09/2022 at 116,038 miles
Accompanied by several invoices for parts and servicing
Comprehensive service history with a significant volume of stamps

The Interior

Two-tone black / grey leather upholstery
The vendor reports that everything works exactly as it should
The only apparent fault is that the rear cup holder is broken
Equipped with an early form of integrated satellite navigation
High quality Alpine stereo system with CD multichanger
Parrot hands-free phone system
Electrically adjustable, heated front seats with driver memory settings
No sign of UV damage to the dashboard or plastics
All the switchgear looks to be in good order
The instruments all read clearly
Minimal wear to the upholstery, controls and carpeting
The headlining remains in good order
Well presented boot space

The Exterior

Handsome Le Mans blue paintwork in great condition for its age
Besides the odd superficial blemish, there are no heavy scratches or large chips that we could see
There are a couple of small marks on the wheels but nothing especially noticeable
The bodywork is straight and the doors fit well
Even panel gaps all round
The underside remains really smart
We didn't spot any corrosion

The Mechanics

4.9-litre V8
Six-speed manual gearbox
Aluminium front suspension components - the first M5 to use them along with multi link rear suspension
The vendor informs us that the engine starts as it should and idles without any timing chain rattle
Reportedly driving very well indeed with no issues to report
395 bhp from new
Remains utterly standard mechanically

Summary

We’re big fans of the E39 M5 and if you favour a manual gearbox, there’s very little like it available today. This example has aged very gracefully, thanks to careful maintenance, so if you’re looking for one of these high performance saloons, this is an excellent opportunity.

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