£23,062 (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)
2001 BMW M5 (E39)
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£23,062 (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)
2001 BMW M5 (E39)
UK • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 167
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2001 BMW M5 (E39) is a right-hand drive model with under 87,000 miles, boasting a 6-speed manual transmission and a recent refresh including suspension and brake work. Finished in Carbon Black Metallic, it represents a well-maintained example of the sought-after E39 M5 generation.
Condition
7
The car has had some refresh work done, including new shocks, brakes and suspension work. The mileage is relatively low for the age, and it has a valid MOT. However, the description mentions slight wear is visible, indicating it's not in top condition.
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86,830 miles
WBSDE92090BJ11826
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
Y616 YYX
2001
Auction
£23,062 (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)
2001 BMW M5 (E39)
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
SUMMARY An increasingly rare find, this example of the hailed E39 M5 is offered with just one former keeper and less than 87,000 miles.
Exterior
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
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Previous 5 Series (E39) M5 Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 2nd Dec 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
86,162 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 1st Dec 2025, 86,162 miles
Failed
On 1st Dec 2025, 86,162 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front Upper Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Passed
On 3rd Dec 2024, 85,440 miles
Failed
On 12th Sept 2024, 85,332 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MOT Mileage Trend
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