Highlights
- Rare 4.8-litre V8 model with 360bhp
- Well preserved car in silver with high specification
- Well maintained with service history to November 2024
- Maintained by main dealers and independent specialists
- Recent new a/c and drive belts and rocket cover gasket and seals
- MOT valid until November 2026
The Appeal
In 2004 BMW introduced the ultimate version of its original SUV, the E53. Equipped with the new N62 360bhp V8 engine, the 4.8iS properly put the sporting in SUV. Very expensive when new, these potent models are a rare find today.
This Titan Silver example has clearly been looked after by its handful of keepers and is pleasingly factory standard. The high specification includes a panoramic glass sunroof, full black leather and electric heated seats with memory function.
Throughout its life, it has clearly been well maintained. The work has been done by main dealers and most recently by a BMW technician. The vendor acquired it in 2021 and, alongside regular annual servicing, to November 2024, in 2025 alone, it has received new rocker cover gaskets and seals, a replacement coolant bottle, new door handle architecture and replacement a/c and drive belts. The MOT runs to November 2026. Two new rear tyres were fitted as part of the recent MOT test.
The vendor says:
“FSH from present ownership (4 years) plus most from previous owners. Factory standard engine. No known faults.
“V8 engine combined with air suspension provides a very smooth ride and handling.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 26th October 2004
- Six registered keepers
- Current keeper since December 2021
- Factory handbooks and wallet as shown
- Two keys
- V5C
- Service book shows regular servicing to November 2024 at 97,476 miles
- MOT valid until November 2026 with advisories to note
- Two new rear tyres fitted at the last MOT to rectify the advisory
- Maintained by a BMW mobile expert technician since 2021
- Colant bottle and front brake pad sensors replaced September 2025
- Door handle repairs in May 2025
- A/c and drive belts replaced November 2025
- New rocket cover gasket and seals in July 2025
- Other maintenance as shown in photos
The Condition
- Smartly presented factory standard E53 in Titan Silver metallic
- Paintwork in good order with only minor marks to note in photos such as stone chips
- Seven spoke factory alloys in good order with light kerbing and flaking to note
- Recently fitted with two new rear tyres
- Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
- Black leather interior with high specification, including panoramic glass sunroof
- Electric front seats with heating and memory functions
- Light wear to the interior typical of mileage and age, but not unsightly
- All instruments and switchgear are reported to be functioning correctly
- Fitted with a space saver spare wheel
- Tools and first aid kit as shown
The Mechanics
- 4.8-litre N62 360bhp V8 engine
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- Factory standard engine with no reported issues
- Air suspension system fitted
- Maintained by a BMW mobile expert technician since 2021
- Well-maintained as shown in photos
- Serviced at 97,476 miles in November 2024
- Other maintenance work in 2025 and early as above and in photos
- Advisories to note on MOT
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