2008 BMW (E61) M5 TOURING

KEY FACTS

• A highly specified and well-maintained example of BMW’s ‘super estate’, presented in Black Sapphire with a contrasting Indianapolis Red Merino leather interior.
• Powered by a mighty 5.0-litre ‘S85’ V10 engine, this M5 sends 500bhp to the rear wheels via a seven-speed automated manual transmission with paddle shift.
• This vehicle has been with the seller for over three years and is still in original and unmodified condition.
• It is one of just 1,025 examples of the E61 M5 Touring delivered worldwide, and one of only 222 to be sold new in the UK.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This BMW M5 come with a very generous specification including the Extended Leather Pack which features leather door caps and dashboard with an Alcantara roof lining.
• Comfort access with rear window blinds, rear heated seats and DVD preparation to the rear seats is also included and there is the LOGIC 7 Professional Hi-Fi sound system.
• The car also comes with Sun Protection Glass, a reversing camera and iPod connectivity along with Bluetooth phone preparation, TV functionality and a detachable factory-fitted tow bar.
• This BMW sits on M Double Spoke 167M 19-inch alloy wheels with a mix of Michelin Pilot Sport and Pirelli P Zero tyres.
• Included with this M5 are all the original tools, handbooks, brochures, medical kit and safety triangle, the oil top-up kit, the original purchase invoice, and a full service history with many previous receipts.

CONDITION

• There is no known body damage.
• The Black Sapphire paintwork is in good original condition overall with the seller noting some very minor stone chips. The car’s paintwork has benefitted from having a ceramic coating applied.
• The red leather interior is in good shape with some light age-related creasing on the driver’s seat bolster and there are some minor marks on the steering wheel where the finish has peeled slightly.
• All the electrics are believed to be in good working order with no known faults.
• The most recent MOT test was on 12 May 2021 at 78,481 miles where the car passed first time with no advisories or warnings.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The last service was carried out on 19 July 2021 at 78,747 miles and consisted of an engine oil, filter, and brake fluid change.
• Before this, the last two services were carried out on 17 May 2019 where the engine oil, rear differential oil, gearbox oil, air filter, fuel filter, brake fluid and air cleaner were replaced. On 4 August 2020 the spark plugs, and one coil pack were replaced.
• A new clutch was fitted on 15 October 2015 at 48,875 miles.
• A full breakdown of the car’s service history can be seen in the ‘documents’ section below.

SUMMARY

With a 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V10 engine under the bonnet and a well-appointed, spacious cabin, this E61-generation BMW M5 Touring offers a blend of practicality and prodigious performance that not many other cars can. Presented in very good condition with an excellent service history, this example will make a great weekend family car or an exciting daily driver.

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