This 2001 BMW M5 was purchased new by the seller, now has 87k miles, and received over $27k in service since 2019 that involved changing the powertrain lubricants, re-dying the seat upholstery, and replacing the clutch, thermostat, and valve-cover gaskets along with the bumper covers, tires, brake rotors and pads, and more. Finished in Anthracite Metallic over black Nappa Heritage leather, the car is powered by a 4.9-liter V8 paired with a six-speed manual transmission. It is equipped with 18″ Cosmis wheels, Dinan suspension, StopTech brakes, a limited-slip differential, a sunroof, xenon headlights, fog lights, and Park Distance Control as well as heated power-adjustable front seats, a cassette stereo, a CD changer, an M Audio system, dual-zone automatic climate control, and navigation. Registered in Southern California since new, this E39 M5 is now offered with a window sticker, owner’s manuals, extra keys, a service summary and records, spare parts and accessories, a Carfax report, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Anthracite Metallic (397) with Shadowline trim and features xenon headlights with washers in addition to fog lights, Park Distance Control sensors, a glass sunroof, a rear spoiler, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and quad exhaust outlets. Minor damage to the front of the car is noted in February 2017 and April 2018 entries on the Carfax report. Both bumper covers and the washer pump were replaced in 2019, the right-side washer nozzle was replaced in 2022, and work in 2026 included repairing chipped windshield glass and replacing the light-control module and the low-beam headlight bulbs. European-specification convex left-side mirror glass is in place, and the seller notes blemishes on the front of the car.
Gunmetal-finished 18×9.5″ Cosmis R1 wheels were mounted with 275/35 front and rear Michelin Pilot Sport ZP tires in 2019. A Dinan Stage III suspension kit has been fitted, along with a StopTech brake kit featuring a slotted 355mm rotor and a four-piston caliper at each corner. The brake rotors, pads, and sensors were replaced in 2019, and replacement power-steering hoses were installed in 2022.
The heated power-adjustable front sport seats and the split-folding rear bench are upholstered in black Nappa Heritage leather that extends to the lower dashboard, center console, and door-panel inserts. Burl walnut trim accents the cabin, which is further appointed with dual-zone automatic climate control, Schroth front-seat harnesses, driver-seat position memory, cruise control, navigation, a cassette stereo, a trunk-mounted CD changer, and an M Audio system with enhanced bass. The seat leather re-dyed in 2019, and the antenna amplifier was replaced in 2026. The seller notes faded upholstery on the rear of the parcel shelf, while door-seal wear is depicted in the gallery.
The leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel frames an M-branded 185-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a variable redline along with gauges for coolant temperature, oil temperature, and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 87k miles, all of which were added under current ownership. The lighting dimmer switch was replaced in 2026.
The 4.9-liter S62 V8 is equipped with individual throttle bodies and double-VANOS continuously variable valve timing. It was factory rated at 394 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm. In 2022, the thermostat, upper radiator hose, spark plugs, and valve-cover gaskets were replaced. The most recent oil change was carried out in October 2026, and a Lifeline deep-cycle battery was installed at that time.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Getrag six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. A replacement clutch assembly was installed in 2022, and service in 2026 included changing the gearbox and differential fluids as well as replacing the selector-rod seal, differential mount, and the differential input- and output-shaft seals.
The window sticker lists initial delivery to Shelly BMW in Honolulu, Hawaii, factory colors and equipment, and a total suggested retail price of $74,145.
A spare set of four 19×9.5″ O.Z. Racing Superleggera III wheels with mounted Michelin tires is included in the sale, as are the manuals, records, and accessories shown in the gallery.
The Carfax report notes the aforementioned 2017 and 2018 damage.
