One owner from new BMW Service History VANOS rebuilt Large history file, receipts etc Ceramic coated HPI clear For more exterior, interior & underside images, click HERE A landmark M car. A one-owner story. And a level of care we rarely find. Many consider the E39 M5 to be the greatest M car BMW has ever built and it's hard to argue. Naturally aspirated V8 power, a six-speed manual gearbox and understated styling combined to create a saloon that could outpace supercars while remaining discreet, comfortable and usable. What elevates this example into another league entirely is its provenance. First registered on 28 April 2000, this M5 has effectively had one owner from new. Our vendor acquired it directly from that first keeper due to ill health, but the V5 has never been changed an almost unheard-of situation for an E39 M5. Add to that, meticulous BMW main dealer servicing, careful storage and sympathetic ownership, and you have something genuinely special. History & Background When originality, mileage and care align, the result is rare indeed. One-owner from new in practical terms Supplied new in April 2000 BMW Dealer service history with extensive paperwork Stored in a heated garage Ring binder full of invoices detailing meticulous maintenance Described by our vendor as "immaculate" This is an M5 that has been cherished, not merely owned. Mechanicals A naturally aspirated masterpiece from BMW M at its peak. 5.0-litre S62 V8 400 bhp, individual throttle bodies 0-60 mph in just over 5 seconds Electronically limited to 155 mph Six-speed manual gearbox VANOS system professionally rebuilt by BMW Dealer - invoice on file Limited-slip differential Matching Michelin Pilot tyres all round, a sure sign of careful ownership Very clean, tidy engine bay The E39 M5 blends muscle with precision, offering immense pace without sacrificing refinement. Service book stamps show: 29/05/2001 - 12,266 miles 16/05/2002 - 24,375 miles 09/04/2003 - 38,336 miles 11/06/2004 - 46,514 miles 12/11/2004 - 51,292 miles 31/07/2006 - 62,461 miles 28/03/2008 - 74,204 miles 07/08/2008 - 76,888 miles 02/02/2010 - 88,090 miles 24/01/2012 - 104,798 miles 20/04/2014 - 113,791 miles 30/01/2017 - 118,296 miles 25/02/2019 - 121,490 miles 28/05/2021 - 122,950 miles 28/06/2023 - 125,367 miles Inside Subtle, purposeful and beautifully made. Full leather interior in good condition Electrically adjustable seats M-specific instruments with red needles Illuminated M gear knob Px considered