2001 BMW 540i - rare 292bhp M62 V8 E39

2001 BMW 5-Series Description

Okay BMW fans, here's one for you. And if you're reading this far you already know what this car is - considered by many to be the best sedan BMW ever built. And in addition to the new-for-2001 higher output V8 (292bhp), this car has the M-Sport package, so you're basically looking at an M5 in civilian clothing with an automatic transmission.

Only deviation from factory is the 18" TSW forged alloys, wrapped in Continental ExtremeContact DWS rubber- 245/40 ZR18 front (>50% tread depth) and 275/35 ZR18rear (almost new).

Car has new crankcase ventilation valve, coils, and plugs. Leather is in excellent shape forits age, and HVAC system works well, although missing a couple buttons -just a minor issue of finding replacements and popping them on, which I haven't bothered to do.

Paint is in good condition with a good shine, albeit with the usual dings and scratches you'd expect on a car this age and mileage. There is a rust spot in the rear corner, shown pretty clearly in the pics. Front bumper surround has a small gap in the left corner (not sure if it's big enough to see in the pics - driver's side where it meets the fender) from going over a parking block.

Known issues as follows: Driver's door power window regulator only goes down about halfway, plan to replace. There's a side marker lamp failure that generates a "CHECK SIDE LIGHT" notice on startup; haven't traced that one so not sure if it's a bulb or socket. Coolant expansion tank has an ever so tiny crack (which is about the most common BMW failure there is other than the CCV valve, and that one is done for you) - but the winning bidder gets a new tank with a new sensor thrown in! Had an oil change in November before it was parked for the winter, so I'd say probably figure on doing a fresh oil change for the summer.

Done the best I can to describe the good and bad; email with questions, etc. All in all it drives surprisingly well for its age, but of course has a few issues to address like any other car of its age and mileage.