BMW M5 e39 Touring - 1998

Presentation

This 1998 BMW 5 Series from Germany has 148,000km (engine mileage). The seller states that the car has a valid MOT and has benefited from recent and regular servicing. The seller reports that this 5 Series, originally 525 TDS Touring, was fitted with the engine, gearbox, brakes, differential, exhaust and speedometer unit of an English M5 e39 (model year 2000) during a conversion carried out some 15 years previously.

NoteThis BMW will be sold with its Polish 525 Touring registration with the corresponding VIN, updated to 400hp and 5.0L displacement. Registration of the car in its country of residence is the responsibility of the buyer.

Externally, the car is in good condition. The grey "Arktissilber Metallic" paintwork shows only a few visible defects in the gallery. Exterior plastics and seals are in good condition, as are the headlights. The seller indicates that the car is fitted with an M5 bumper, and a modified Touring pack M rear bumper. Photos of the underpinnings are available in the gallery.

The interior is in good condition. The black "Montana" leather upholstery has no tears or holes, but shows slight signs of wear. The steering wheel and dashboard are in good condition. The seller reports that the CD player and some speakers are not working - the audio system needs servicing. He also reports that the fog, rear and trunk lights are faulty on the on-board computer, even though they work. The operation of the remote locking system needs to be reviewed, as does that of the alarm (which goes off sporadically). This BMW features the following equipment:
-Automatic air conditioning
-Heated seats
-Cruise control

The 5.0-liter 8-cylinder engine developed 400 hp when it left the factory. The seller states that the mechanical system is in normal working order, as is the 6-speed manual gearbox. The seller has maintenance and parts invoices. He indicates that a standard overhaul will be carried out for the sale. Recently, it has benefited from the following expenses:
-clutch and flywheel
-drive shaft
-Vanos refurbishment
-candles
-battery

The car has 4 style 65 rims in good condition (traces of rubbing visible on the front right), fitted with Dunlop tires. The car brakes normally. The seller indicates that the car is fitted with Bilstein suspension. The discs and pads have recently been replaced.

The seller is a private individual located in Poznan, Poland, and accepts visits during the sale. The car will be sold with its Polish registration and invoices.

The seller wished to define a reserve price.