This 2003 BMW M5 has been registered in California since new and was purchased in 2008 by the seller, who has added approximately 185k of the indicated 231k miles. Finished in Alpine White over Black Nappa Heritage leather upholstery, the car is powered by a 4.9-liter V8 paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes 18″ Style 65 wheels, Koni shocks, a limited-slip differential, a sunroof, xenon headlights, fog lights, Park Distance Control, heated power-adjustable front seats, an M Audio system, dual-zone automatic climate control, and navigation. This E39 M5 is offered at no reserve with records, a clean Carfax report and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Alpine White (300) with Shadowline trim, and the bumper covers, mirror housings, and door handles have been repainted. Exterior details include xenon headlights with washers along with fog lamps, front and rear parking sensors, a glass sunroof, tinted windows, a rear spoiler, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and quad exhaust outlets. Photos provided in the gallery below show a scratch in the front bumper cover.
Chrome Shadow 18″ Style 65 wheels are mounted with a mixed set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S and All Season 4 tires. The car features Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with All Season Traction, Koni shocks have been fitted, and braking is handled by four-wheel ventilated discs measuring 345mm and 328mm front and rear, respectively. The brake fluid was flushed in July 2025. A rear sway-bar bracket is cracked, and rim-edge scrapes are depicted in the gallery.
The heated and power-adjustable front sport seats, along with the split-folding rear bench, are upholstered in Black Nappa Heritage leather that extends to the lower dashboard, center console, and door-panel inserts. Wood trim accents the cabin, which is further appointed with dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, an M Audio system, and navigation.
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 231k miles, approximately 185k of which were added under current ownership. A message on the dash stating “Tire Defect” remains illuminated after startup.
The 4.9-liter S62 V8 is equipped with individual throttle bodies and double-VANOS continuously variable valve timing. Factory-rated output was 394 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm. The oil was most recently changed in July 2025. Oil seepage at the upper pan is noted by the seller.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Getrag six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.
The Carfax report is free of accident or damage entries.
Source: 2003 BMW M5 at No Reserve
