When the BMW X5 debuted in 1999, it immediately earned praise for its on-road handling and driver engagement, qualities that were new for an SUV.

This low-mileage 2005 model was built toward the end of the first-generation X5’s production run and features the curved headlights and enlarged ‘kidney’ grilles that give it a more modern look. The seller is only the third owner of the car, having purchased it in late 2023 from a specialist dealer.

The black exterior, five-spoke alloy wheels, and undercarriage present very well, with only minor blemishes reported by the seller. The seller states that brand-new tires have just been installed all around.

The car’s early service history is spotty, although it was serviced at BMW dealerships. The seller has the service booklet. The first service was apparently done at 16,073 miles, when the car was just over three years old, on 8/18/08. The next was at 34,372 miles on 10/11/12, and the third on 4/26/19 at 47,869 miles. The service done before the seller bought it was on 10/18/23 at 48,857 miles, and since then the car has been serviced regularly, with records available online. The seller has the registration documents and will add photos of partial copies to this profile shortly, but in any case they are available to any serious prospective buyer upon request from the seller.

The seller has said he will consider selling the personalized license plate with the car. The leather interior wears its 21 years well and is equipped with a full-length opening sunroof. The original stereo has been replaced with a touchscreen Sony unit with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity.

The seller notes, “This car suits every occasion, with plenty of punch when needed. It holds its own in any conditions, and is far better equipped than one might expect from a car of this vintage.” V8-powered examples of the first-generation BMW X5 are becoming increasingly hard to find, particularly when they are nearly completely original and well cared for.

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