A stunning and rare vehicle. One of the last B5. 5 produced. Sourced and tested direct from Japan. Originally EU supplied and then exported and sold new by BMW Japan. Superb service records from new. All up to date and correct. Unrepeatable condition. All original handbooks and owners manuals. This particular example is a GRADE 4B. One of highest possible condition grade. Totally original panels, no accident repair or panel replacement. The bodywork is in stunning condition. Factory original paint throughout. Interior has been graded as excellent. Any inspection welcome. The B5. 5 Passat began production in late 2000, with styling and mechanical revisions, including revised projector-optic headlights, bumpers, tail lights, and chrome trim. A 4. 0-litre W8 engine producing 275 BHP was introduced in 2001 in a luxury version of the car that included standard 4motion all-wheel drive. This engine was intended to be a test bed for Volkswagen Group's new W engine technology, which would later make an appearance on the W12 in the Phaeton, Audi A8, and Bentley Continental GT, and the W16 engine in the Bugatti Veyron. This example comes with the 275 bhp engine, 4 wheel drive, and 5 speed Tiptronic gearbox. Standard Spec: Usual Volkswagen Passat B5. 5 4. 0 W8 4 Motion Automatic Estate Automatic Petrol. Too much to list. Stunning colour combination. Beautiful original condition throughout. Great part of any collection. Best available. A rare beast. Any inspection welcome. Finance packages available. OTR On The Road £9, 940. 00 OTR Includes Valet, PDI, HPI Certificate, MOT. 3 months Warranty.