£17,500
1999 BMW M5 (E39) Manual
United Kingdom • 3 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1999 BMW M5 (E39) is a well-maintained example with 104,128 miles, a manual transmission, and a 4.9L V8 engine producing 400 BHP. It features a classic Avus Blue Metallic exterior, black leather interior, and a long MOT, making it a usable daily or weekend car with prices continuing to rise.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in good condition overall with wear commensurate with age and mileage. There are some minor blemishes to note, including some small chips. The interior is in good condition overall with wear commensurate with age and mileage. There is a small crack to the section of walnut trim directly above the centre console and a very small rip to the nearside rear seat base. The original 18” alloy wheels are in good condition with only a few small chips to note but the centre BMW roundels have all faded, as has the one on the bonnet. Requires minor reconditioning.
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Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
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Odometer:
104,128 miles
V637 HLF
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Highlights 400bhp V8 with a six-speed manual Last of the analogue M5s Wholly original example Long MOT Low mileage Overview The BMW E39 M5 could very well be the perfect car.
There, we said it.
It's beautifully put together with just enough understated presence, has plenty of refined power thanks to that whopping great V8 producing 400bhp, it's supremely comfortable, massively practical, inherently drive-able and still retains those late '90s/early 2000s analogue qualities that many of us petrolheads crave.
Yes, today's tech-laden, driver-aided M saloons may be faster and more powerful but the E39, with its manual gearbox and limited slip diff, sits in the sweet spot between proper old school mechanicals and more modern creature comforts.
It really is the Goldilocks of BMW's sporty 5 Series.
Let's say you wanted to take a road trip to the Nurburgring for instance.
Ideally you need a car that will safely and comfortably eat up the miles to that most hallowed of motorsport ground b...
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£2,590
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£26,320
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£121,013
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 09 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
103,597 miles
Registration Date
1999-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 10 2025 with 103,597 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Passed
On Mar 25 2021 with 103,366 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- center exhaust pipes resting on center cross member
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Mar 15 2021 with 103,344 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Major:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by lights (4.4.3 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory:
- Nearside head lamp has water in it
- center exhaust pipes resting on center cross member
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 03 2014 with 102,314 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- front to the n/s/r brake pipe is rusty at the rear end
Failed
On Oct 31 2014 with 102,314 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
User Entered:
- play in the n/s/r anti roll bar link
- front to the n/s/r brake pipe is rusty at the rear end
Passed
On Jul 10 2013 with 86,841 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
User Entered:
- oil leak
- trims under the car are loose and hang low
- both front tyres are worn low on the edges
- slight play in the o/s/r anti roll bar end link
- plastic mount is broken / missing under the o/s/r subframe mount
Failed
On Jul 04 2013 with 86,831 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User Entered:
- oil leak
- trims under the car are loose and hang low
- both rear drive shafts are loose at the inner mount
- both front tyres are worn low on the edges
- slight play in the o/s/r anti roll bar end link
- plastic mount is broken / missing under the o/s/r subframe mount
Passed
On May 23 2012 with 76,700 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Apr 28 2012 with 76,581 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed
On Jun 13 2011 with 73,814 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Rear tyres low
- Front number plate poor
Failed
On Jun 13 2011 with 73,813 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- Rear tyres low
- Front number plate poor
Passed
On Mar 29 2010 with 68,830 miles
Failed
On Apr 04 2009 with 60,896 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User Entered:
- nearside rear antiroll link slight play..
- offside rear light lense internal cluster insecure..
- both front tyres have damage to sidewalls..
Passed
On Apr 04 2009 with 60,896 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- nearside rear antiroll link slight play..
- offside rear light lense internal cluster insecure..
- both front tyres have damage to sidewalls..
Passed
On May 02 2008 with 57,303 miles
Passed
On Apr 28 2007 with 51,669 miles
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