This E39-generation BMW M5 is a revered noughties super-saloon, which has had just three owners from new. Under the bonnet sits the naturally aspirated 4.9-litre ‘S62’ V8 engine, producing up to 294kW and sending it to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. The car has been with the seller and its third owner for seven years. The odometer shows 132,176 kilometres from new. This M5 is finished in Le Mans Blue metallic paintwork over a Black Heritage Nappa leather-trimmed cabin, punctuated by burr walnut trim inlays. It rides on a set of 18-inch ‘Style 65’ alloy wheels, which are fitted with Continental ContiSportContact 3 tyres. Equipment includes a sunroof, an Alcantara headliner, parking sensors, cruise control, heated and electrically adjustable front seats with three-position driver memory, an electric rear sun blind, dual-zone climate control, a Nokia car phone, a switchable sport mode, xenon headlights with cleaning, BMW Professional navigation and Hi-Fi, and a six-disc CD autochanger. The car will be accompanied by its owner’s handbook pac, and service book in their leather pouch, a selection of maintenance invoices, and two sets of keys. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. The seller notes the rear bumper was recently replaced to correct minor damage, and that the front bumper was recently repainted to correct stone chipping. Specific notes from the seller include: there are minor paintwork chips and blemishes in line with the car’s age and use. Inside, there is superficial wear on the front seat bolsters. The seller notes that some pixels on the driver’s display are not working, there is an intermittent sound disruption when using the boot-mounted CD changer, and the gas-filled boot struts no longer hold the boot up and would benefit from replacement. The navigation system unit will be supplied with the vehicle and was uninstalled by the previous owner. The car’s last inspection of roadworthiness was conducted in November 2021, during which the seller reports that no warnings or advisory items were noted. This M5’s most recent maintenance was carried out in April 2024 at 132,150 km by independent BMW specialist Southern BM. The work comprised of an engine oil and filter change, along with the replacement of the differential oil seal, the differential oil, a brake hose, and the battery. Prior to this, the car was serviced in September 2023, which included replacement of the front and rear brake discs, pads, and sensors, the rear brake hoses, the washer hoses, washer pump and washer pump filter seal, and the rear suspension ball joints, and in November 2021, which was an inspection prior to a road trip from Sydney to Melbourne, and replacement of one of the indicator lenses, as well as a NSW registration inspection. Nov 2000 - 842 km - Pre-delivery inspection Feb 2001 - 4,080 km - Running-in service Feb 2002 - 16,728 km - Oil service Oct 2002 - 22,299 km - Oil service May 2004 - 39,967 km - Inspection I, microfilter, brake fluid, coolant Apr 2007 - 64,202 km - Oil service, brake fluid Mar 2010 - 88,787 km - Oil service Jan 2017 - 105, 349 km - Oil service Nov 2017 - 109, 865 km - Inspection II, microfilter, brake fluid Oct 2018 - 115,738 km - Oil service Nov 2019 - 119,415 km - Oil service, inspection I, microfilter Apr 2020 - 122,777 km - Oil service, inspection I, brake fluid Nov 2020 - 124,782 km - Oil service, inspection I Jun 2021 - 128,216 km - Oil service, inspection I Sep 2023 - Not recorded - Oil service, inspection I April 2024 - 132,150 km - Oil service This E39-generation BMW M5 is a desirable modern classic super-saloon, which combines a potent V8 engine with an engaging chassis, a slick manual transmission, and appealing Le Mans Blue metallic paintwork. Benefitting from regular maintenance, this example has covered modest mileage since its last service and is sure to appeal to any enthusiast. It is ready to be enjoyed once more as an exciting and capable daily driver or enthusiastic weekend car. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. 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This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.