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£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

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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.

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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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Mid-Market

Compared to previous sales, the sale price placed this vehicle in the mid-market for the 5 Series (E39) M5.

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Average Price

Compared to historical records, the sale price placed this vehicle squarely in the mid-market for the 5 Series (E39) M5.

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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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