E60 M5 - Anyone know this car?

[t563sk1]

As title..... looks reasonably priced and I assume would be good for the sub 60k warranty,

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

If anyone can advise or if they know the car any information would be appreciated.

[AW10]

Dunno - only 286 bhp. Where did the rest of the nags go?

[Eddieslofart]

It looks a nice car, apart from the ttty grille. Do the normal checks, especially with BMW, and if it stacks up, have a deal.

[Smuler]

Seems a few of the details were wrong , I saw a 6.5 0 to 60 , this the first M5 diesel ? plus it’s lost it’s waistline measure. The M5 diet , anyone?
Been untaxed /MOT’d a while. So where’s it been?
Maybe HPI see if it’s been on private plates and trawl the net for signs of it being abused. Or any M5 forums.
12/12 says 50,000 to next front brakes , that’s some babying done / expected.

[AW10]

t563sk1 said:

As title..... looks reasonably priced and I assume would be good for the sub 60k warranty,

Only if the service history is spot on. It hasn't been taxed since January and there are gaps between MOTs greater than 12 months - odds are that some of the time based servicing such as brake fluid changes and vehicle inspections may have been missed. You might be able to take our the BMW warranty but if you go to make a claim they will probably scrutinise the service history and gaps, even if unrelated, could result in denial of a claim.

[t563sk1]

Thanks everyone - you all make me feel like a car buying amateur!!

[AW10]

Feel free to post any questions if you go to view the car. They are fab machines but do have some weak spots. If you haven't already done so read the buyer's guide that's a sticky in this subforum.

[aaron_2000]

Not had an MOT since April 2018, Tax expired in January. They've had it a long time, probably a reason it isn't selling. Here's an old eBay ad for it, I personally would be weary of buying it.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-M5-E60-5-0-V10-SALO...

Some old ads:

Full BMW service as well as a new clutch and fly wheel recently & tyres Michelin M6 ALLOY. Paddle Shift, Digital TV Function, Adaptive heated memory sports seats with lumbar supports, Window Blinds, Heads Up Display, Full Merino leather, Bluetooth, two keys,DVD Based Professional Satellite Navigation SAT Nav, Electric tilt and slide sunroof with privacy shade, Rear window electic privacy screen, 19" Alloys, Leather sports steering wheel with multi-function control, Electricaly adjustable steering column, adaptive xenon headlights, park distance control.Bluetooth Telephone, Fully adjustable climate control with air conditioning. Brushed chrome interior, cup holders. MOT until April 2017, 4 owners, Full service history, Electric windows, Air conditioning,Comfort Access System, Satellite navigation, Parking aid, DVD, CD player(Radio/CD/CD Autochanger)logic 7 sounds,Hi-Fi System Professional Logic 7, Leather trim, Heated seats, Height adjustable driver's seat, Height adjustable passenger seat, Sports seats, 19" Alloy Wheels, Power steering, Steering wheel rake adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment, Cruise control, Central locking, Alarm, Immobiliser, Driver's airbags, Side airbags, Passenger airbags. NEW CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL ALL ORIGINAL CLUTCH ALL ORIGINAL PARTS,FULL SERVICE HISTORY FULL SET OF KEYS ALL HANDBOOKS. HPI clear.




Price: £18500 Features: 2006 (56 reg), Saloon, 44500 miles, Automatic, 5.0L, Petrol BMW M5 5.0 SMG 4dr Full BMW service as well as a new clutch and fly wheel recently & tyres Michelin M6 ALLOY. Paddle Shift, Digital TV Function, Adaptive heated memory sports seats with lumbar supports, Window Blinds, Heads Up Display, Full Merino leather, Bluetooth,DVD Based Professional Satellite Navigation, Electric tilt and slide sunroof with privacy shade,rear blind electric, 19" Alloys,Tyre Pressure Control Leather sports steering wheel with multi-function control,Extended Voice Control Electricaly adjustable steering column, adaptive xenon headlights, park distance Parking Aid (Front/Rear)Bluetooth Telephone, Fully adjustable climate control with air conditioning. Brushed chrome interior. MOT April 2017, 4 owners, Full service history, Electric windows, Air conditioning,Comfort Access System, DVD, CD player(Radio/CD/CD Autochanger) sounds,Hi-Fi System Professional Logic 7 BMW Assist, BMW Online, DAB Radio, Heated seats, Height adjustable driver's seat, Height adjustable passenger seat, Sports seats, 19" Alloy Wheels, Cruise control, Central locking, Alarm, Driver's airbags, Side airbags, Passenger airbags. NEW CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL ALL ORIGINAL PARTS,FULL SERVICE HISTORY FULL SET OF KEYS ALL HANDBOOKS. HPI clear. All filters changed, all oil changed (engine,diff.gearbox) spark plug wiper blade new., 5+ owners, Next MOT due 20/04/2017, Full service history, SILVER, £18,500





Un service complet BMW ainsi qu'un nouvel embrayage et voler roue récemment et pneus Michelin M6 ALLIAGE . Maj Paddle, TV numérique Fonction , Adaptive mémoire chauffée sièges sport avec soutien lombaire, Stores, Heads Up Display, cuir pleine Merino, Bluetooth, deux touches, DVD Based Professional Satellite Navigation SAT Nav, inclinaison électrique et glisser le toit ouvrant avec la vie privée ombre, arrière la vie privée de l' écran de la fenêtre, 19 "Alloys, Tyre Pressure Control volant sport en cuir avec commande multi-fonction, étendue commande vocale Electricaly colonne de direction réglable, phares au xénon adaptatifs, park Distance aide au stationnement (avant / arrière) Téléphone Bluetooth, entièrement climatisation réglable avec de l' air conditionné. intérieur chrome brossé, porte-gobelets. MOT jusqu'en Avril 2017, 4 propriétaires, Carnet d'entretien, vitres électriques, climatisation, système d' accès Confort, navigation par satellite, aide au stationnement, DVD, lecteur de CD (Radio / CD / CD Autochanger ) des sons , Salut-Fi System Professional Logic 7 BMW Assist, BMW Online, DAB Radio, , garniture en cuir, sièges chauffants, siège conducteur réglable en hauteur, siège Hauteur passager réglable, sièges de sport, 19 "Jantes en alliage, direction assistée, rake au volant ajustement, réglage de la portée du volant, Régulateur de vitesse, verrouillage centralisé, alarme, antidémarrage, les airbags conducteur, airbags latéraux, airbags passager. NEW EMBRAYAGE ET vOLANT TOUTES lES PIÈCES d' ORIGINE, PLEIN HISTOIRE dE SERVICE COMPLÈTE dES TOUCHES TOUTES lES MANUELS. HPI clair.

[Dan_M5]

Have you looked up the price of warranty now its near £150 per month for something with sub 60k miles and thats with £250 excess. New engine will cost you around 6k ontop of the warranty too

[JMBMWM5]

In my Honest opinion I would not touch it, the V10 has so many underlying problems waiting in the wings, if you must have one, look for super low miles and fullest history. With a warantee.

[Dan_M5]

JMBMWM5 said:

In my Honest opinion I would not touch it, the V10 has so many underlying problems waiting in the wings, if you must have one, look for super low miles and fullest history. With a warantee.

Completely wrong.

History doesn't mean its ok. It could of been ragged from cold.

Just budget 2k for rod bearings, £450 for actuators and you're good to go

[aaron_2000]

I wouldn't have it because they can't seem to shift it, the lack of MOT says something about it too.

[e30m3Mark]

My first call would be to the seller, asking why there are the gaps in the MOT and tax history, so as to remove the guesswork. There ay be a reasonable explanation.