BMW M5 E39 (2002)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 174 images
  • Video including engine running
  • Paint thickness measurement
• Exceptionally well-maintained. At approximately 87,500 kilometers, the engine was overhauled by BMW in about 40 hours of labor; this is noted in the service history (see Image 184)
• Mileage of 133,400 kilometers, verifiable

Facts & Specifications

• Model Year: 2002
• Engine: 4.9-liter V8 S62B50 with 400 PS (294 kW)
• Transmission: 6-speed manual
• Exterior color: Carbon Black Metallic
• Interior: Caramel-colored Nappa leather
• TÜV valid through June 2027, no “H” license plate
• Equipment:
  • BMW Individual Sound System
  • Air conditioning
  • Heated seats
  • Power-adjustable seats
  • Lumbar support
  • Sunroof
  • Reuter Motorsport exhaust system
  • Schnitzer suspension springs

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Carbon Black Metallic
• The body is in good condition with only slight age-related signs of wear
• The vehicle has been partially repainted
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 80 and 450 micrometers (Image 168). This indicates that much of the original paint has been preserved
• There are no known 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 wear
• There are no known damages to the interior

Technical

• The vehicle is registered and roadworthy
• One known technical issue is that the rear right central locking mechanism works only sporadically
• There are no other known technical defects
• The 4.9-liter V8 runs flawlessly; it has already been overhauled
• 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: 8

Service History

• Service records available
• May 2025: Last service

Documents

• Service logbook available, but not complete (Photos 163–164)
• Complete BMW service history available, including documentation of engine work

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 133,400 kilometers. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany, is registered, and has a TÜV inspection valid through June 2027. A highlight is its exceptionally good condition, which is increasingly rare to find in an E39 M5. This excellent condition is underscored by the engine overhaul, which was performed at BMW in approximately 40 labor hours. 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 a classic naturally aspirated V8 engine 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.