Basic information and history

With the E39 M5, BMW M established a formula that has since become the benchmark for the sports sedan: a large, discreet four-door with a hand-built V8 under the hood and a manual transmission only. The engine, the S62, is a 4.9-litre four-stroke with eight cylinders, individual throttle bodies, double VANOS, and as a naturally aspirated engine it is known for its linear throttle response and its characteristic sound. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox, and exterior features such as the four oval exhaust tips, the M-specific bumpers and side mirrors distinguish the car from a regular 540i without shouting about it.

This example is a 2002 BMW M5 Sedan, meaning it is from the end of the production period. The car is imported from Germany and has had six owners — 3 users, as the car was registered to my sister for a total period. I have owned the car for 20 years. The odometer reading is 141,522 km and it can be guaranteed according to the seller. The vehicle has passed inspection, most recently carried out on 2025-07-30, and the seller states that the car has passed inspection with an approved report for twenty years, with recurring praise from the inspector for the car being well maintained. There is no loan on the vehicle and VAT is not deductible.

Equipment and options

The seller states that the equipment list is extensive. Among the items specified are:

• Working climate control
• Audio and media system
• Six-speed manual gearbox

The car is not in original condition. The following modifications have been carried out:

• Sport exhaust system
• 20-inch wheels
• Front and rear spoiler in genuine carbon fibre

Condition

According to the seller, the paint is in excellent condition, and the same applies to the body. The windows are also described as being in excellent condition.

The interior is said to hold the same standard, with the dashboard and headliner in excellent condition.

The tyres and wheels are also judged to be in excellent condition.

Mechanically, the engine, gearbox and brakes are all described as excellent. The engine starts and runs flawlessly, the clutch works and the gearbox shifts without issue. All electronics are stated to be working, as are the trip meter, seat belts and exterior lighting, and the instrument panel is free of warning lights. The car is drivable as it stands.

Service history

The vehicle is stated to be fully serviced, and the seller states that receipts and documentation exist to substantiate the service history. In addition, there are approved inspection reports which, according to the seller, go back twenty years, providing a good picture of the car's history over time.

Summary

A 2002 E39 M5 with a six-speed manual gearbox, 140,000 km on the odometer and a guaranteed mileage. The car is originally German and has had six owners. It is consistently described as being in excellent condition, both exteriorly and interiorly as well as mechanically, and is complemented by a sport exhaust system, 20-inch wheels, and front and rear spoilers in genuine carbon fibre. With full service history, documentation in the form of receipts, and a long line of approved inspections, this is a well-maintained example of one of BMW M's most talked-about sports sedans.