E39 M5 - advice on what to check / look for
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Hi all
I'm viewing a 2000 E39 M5 this weekend and would appreicate your advice on what to check / look for.
It has circa 101k miles with a full service history.
It has a clean MOT, with no advisories.
My only concern so far is it's only done a few hundred miles each year for the past few weeks. Only 2k miles since 2018, and only 7k miles since 2013! I prefer cars that have been used, rather than sat around for a long time.
Owner seems a nice guy, with a interesting collection of performance cars.
I'm viewing a 2000 E39 M5 this weekend and would appreicate your advice on what to check / look for.
It has circa 101k miles with a full service history.
It has a clean MOT, with no advisories.
My only concern so far is it's only done a few hundred miles each year for the past few weeks. Only 2k miles since 2018, and only 7k miles since 2013! I prefer cars that have been used, rather than sat around for a long time.
Owner seems a nice guy, with a interesting collection of performance cars.
TheAngryDog said:
Rust!
Check the jacking points and sills, fuel filler cap, bonnet leading edges, boot lid, especially between the number plate lights, rear quarters too.
Timing chain slap when cold - could be guides or tensioners.
Brake judder.
Engine oil burning.
Usual other car stuff.
Thank youCheck the jacking points and sills, fuel filler cap, bonnet leading edges, boot lid, especially between the number plate lights, rear quarters too.
Timing chain slap when cold - could be guides or tensioners.
Brake judder.
Engine oil burning.
Usual other car stuff.
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