BMW M5 E39 (2002)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 174 images
  • Video including engine running
  • Paint thickness measurement
• The last service was performed in May 2025
• Mileage of 131,462 kilometers, verifiable

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 2002
• Engine: 4.9-liter V8 S62B50 with 400 PS (294 kW)
• Transmission: 6-speed manual
• Exterior color: Carbon Black Metallic
• Interior: Nappa leather in Caramel
• TÜV valid through June 2027, no H-license plate
• Features:
  • BMW Individual Sound System
  • Additional features: Information to follow shortly

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted in Carbon Black Metallic.
• The body is in good condition with slight signs of wear and minor scratches or dents.
• The vehicle has been partially repainted.
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 172 and 489 micrometers (Image 168).
• There are no known major damages or other defects on the exterior.
• The vehicle has been accident-free under its current ownership.
• There is no known rust.
• The tires have a tread depth of approximately 7 mm on the front left and front right, and approximately 6 mm on the rear left and rear right (Figure 168).

Interior

• The car features a caramel-colored Nappa leather interior.
• The interior is in good condition with slight signs of use, minimal soiling, or wear.
• There are no known damages to the interior.
• Overall, the interior appears well-maintained.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and roadworthy.
• The only known technical issue is that the rear right central locking mechanism works only sporadically.
• No other technical defects are known.
• The 4.9-liter V8 runs flawlessly.
• No replacement engine has been installed.
• The 6-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly.
• There are no known defects in the suspension or braking system.
• The last service was performed in May 2025.

History

Ownership History

• First delivery: Germany
• Number of owners: more than 5

Service History

• Complete BMW service history available
• May 2025: Last service

Documents

• Service booklet available, but not complete (Images 163–164)
• Complete BMW service history

Summary

For sale is a 2002 BMW M5 (E39 series) in Carbon Black Metallic with caramel-colored Nappa leather interior. This sporty sedan is equipped with the standard 4.9-liter V8 S62B50 engine producing 400 PS, a 6-speed manual transmission, and a verifiable mileage of 131,462 kilometers. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany, is registered, and has a TÜV inspection valid through June 2027. Both the body and interior are in good condition, and the last service was performed in May 2025. What makes this M5 particularly attractive is the combination of Carbon Black Metallic paint, light-colored leather, the BMW Individual Sound System, and the classic naturally aspirated V8 engine paired with a manual transmission. This is an exciting opportunity to acquire one of the most sought-after M5s of recent times with a well-balanced specification.