9th Oct, 2024 13:00

Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire

 
Lot 17
 

2000 BMW M5

Estimated at £22,000 - £26,000

Lot details

Registration No: M5 OTD
Chassis No: WBSDE92000BJ10581
MOT: May 2025

  • 1 of just 2,595 E39 RHD European examples manufactured
  • Modest mileage of under 92,000 miles from new
  • Originally a BMW dealer demonstrator car and in current ownership since 2009
  • Offered with a history file including the stamped service book

Even by the superlative standards of the BMW M-cars that began with the M1 in 1978, the E39 M5 made from 1998 to 2003 is generally regarded as a standout model. Powered by a rev-hungry 4941cc S62 V8 engine (rated at 394bhp / 369lbft), the super Saloon was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds and 155mph (limited). Right-hand drive European-specification production amounted to just 2,595 cars.

Chassis number ‘BJ10581’ was supplied new by the BMW GB Distribution Centre, being first registered on the 12th January to the BMW Demonstration Fleet as a dealer demonstrator. Finished from the factory in Anthracite paintwork with attractive Caramel Nappa Heritage leather interior upholstery and rare optional Bruyere Club wood trim, the M5 was very well specified from the factory, with the optional extras including electric rear windscreen blind; rear window blinds; park distance control; electric sunroof; auto-dim interior and exterior mirror; electric and heated front seats with lumbar support; xenon headlamps; and air conditioning, amongst numerous other options. Supplied to its first private owner in May 2000, the M5 has now had five private owners and has covered a modest under 92,000 miles from new.

Residing in the custodianship of the vendor since 2009 and living in a carpeted garage during this time, the BMW has needed for very little, receiving wheel refurbishment and tyres, as well as a couple of oil and filter services across the mere 12,000 miles covered in fifteen years. Supplied with the apt cherished ‘M5’ registration number, the E39 is also accompanied by a history file that contains a collection of previous MOTs and invoices, a current MOT until May next year, V5C Registration Document, and the full book pack in the BMW wallet, including the owner’s handbook and stamped service book that documents eight services. Due to be driven to the sale, not much comes close in terms of real-world driving enjoyment as an E39 M5.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452

 

Auction: Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire, 9th Oct, 2024

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