£22,512
2002 BMW (E39) M5 - Individual
Collecting Cars • UK • 14 Apr 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£22,512
2002 BMW (E39) M5 - Individual
UK • 14 Apr 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2002 BMW M5 is a unique, high-specification 'super saloon' with family ownership since 2006. Showing 117,005 miles, it boasts a Black Sapphire Metallic exterior over a Lotus White Nappa leather interior. While recent maintenance includes significant mechanical work, advisories from the last MOT suggest upcoming maintenance.
Condition
6
The car presents well, though it has some minor cosmetic imperfections that are consistent with its age and mileage. The seller notes some wear on the front seats, advisories for corroded fuel pipes, and a product on the headlamp lens, which suggests that while the car has been maintained, some aspects require attention. The resprayed bonnet and upper wings indicate prior cosmetic work. Overall, it appears to be in good condition, with some areas needing minor reconditioning.
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117,005 miles
LF52 FZG
2002
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
£22,512
2002 BMW (E39) M5 - Individual
Collecting Cars • UK • 14 Apr 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
KEY FACTS This 2002 E39-generation BMW M5 is a potent and celebrated ‘super saloon’, which is reported to be the only example in the UK with this particular high-level BMW Individual specification.
Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 4.9-litre V8, delivering 394bhp and 369lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.
This M5 was first registered in September 2002, and has reportedly been in family ownership since 2006, when its fourth owner acquired the car, with an internal family transfer to its current and fifth owner ins August 2024.
The odometer shows 117,005 miles.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This high specification E39-era M5 is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic, over a Lotus White Nappa leather cabin with black piping, Birch Anthracite trim, and an Alcantara headlining.
It rides on 18-inch ‘Style 65’ Dark Shadow Chrome alloy wheels, with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres.
Equipment includes electrically adjustable and heated front seats with memor...
Price Analysis vs Other 5 Series (E39) M5s
£2,590
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£26,516
Median Price (Since 2020)
£134,539
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous 5 Series (E39) M5 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 29th Oct 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
117,005 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 30th Oct 2024, 117,005 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear, under vehicle
Passed
On 19th Oct 2023, 116,016 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Passed
On 26th Oct 2022, 111,904 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On 19th Oct 2021, 108,829 miles
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