2008 BMW (E61) M5 TOURING

KEY FACTS

• A low-mileage example of the E61 M5 ‘super estate’, lavishly specified and sporting a tasteful colour scheme.
• Under the bonnet sits a 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V10, delivering 500bhp to the rear wheels through a seven-speed automated manual transmission with paddle shift.
• First registered in May 2008, this M5 was acquired by its current keeper nine years ago and is reported to be in very good condition, including a recently replaced clutch and flywheel.
• Given this M5 Touring’s very low mileage, it is understood that a full comprehensive warranty with roadside assistance would be available from BMW at additional cost.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This M5 is finished in Silverstone II metallic over a Black Merino leather-trimmed cabin and with M tricolour stitching on the steering wheel.
• The car rides on its original ten-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels, shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres and housing red brake callipers.
• The specification includes the panoramic sunroof, adaptive xenon headlights, electrically adjustable M multifunction seats with active backrest width adjustment and two-position memory, head-up display, BMW Professional media with navigation and BMW Online, high-beam assist, and an electrically operated boot lid.
• The car is accompanied by the full owner’s book pack, a host of invoices and receipts, and two keys.
• The cherished registration ‘J999 ANT’ is not included, and the car will revert to an age-related registration upon its sale.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• The Silverstone II paintwork is said to look very smart, with a few imperfections. These include some stone chips to the front end of the car, a small scratch to the offside rear sill, and a blemish on the rear bumper.
• Moving inside, the original Black Merino leather cabin is in very good condition overall, with some minor creasing to the driver’s seat and a few small marks on the offside rear sill entry plate and indentations on the rear seat bolsters.
• The car has no known mechanical or electrical faults.
• The most recent MOT test was on 18 April 2019 at 40,520 miles, when the car registered a clean first-time pass. It will require a fresh MOT before taking to the road once again.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car was last serviced in September 2019 at 40,843 miles by CPC Auto Services, who replaced the engine oil and filter, as well as clutch and flywheel.
• Prior to this, Automotive Solutions carried out an engine oil and brake fluid change in June 2015 at 37,621 miles, and they replaced the brake pads in April 2015.
• The running-in service was carried out on scheduled in July 2008 at 1,540 miles.

Dates and mileage:

• Sep 2019 – 40,843 miles – CPC Auto Services
• Jun 2015 – 37,621 miles – Automotive Solutions
• Dec 2013 – 28,350 miles – Automotive Solutions
• Unreadable – 20,500 miles – Romans
• May 2010 – 11,203 miles – BMW Halliwell Jones
• Jul 2008 – 1,540 miles – BMW Vines Guildford
• Mar 2008 – PDI – BMW (UK) Ltd Distribution Centre

SUMMARY

With its thrilling performance and superb V10 soundtrack, this BMW M5 Touring is a low-mileage and very well presented ‘super estate’, boasting a high-revving naturally aspirated engine of the sort unlikely to be seen again in the future. While it would be a fine addition to a collection of performance heroes, this iconic BMW would make for rapid and practical family transport or an enjoyable weekend car.

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Please note: the cherished plate shown on the vehicle is not included in the sale. It will be switched back to an age-related registration plate in the event of a successful auction.