HIGHLIGHTS

Excellent example of first generation X5 flagship
One owner from new
265bhp 4.8-litre V8
Panoramic sunroof

THE APPEAL

BMW’s X5 was one of the first premium off-roaders, a car that would set a substantial precedent for the entire market and be copied by many, despite being a massive diversion for the Bavarian manufacturer.

Most manufacturers followed suit, but the X5 was one of the first truly luxurious SUVs this side of a Range Rover.

This is the X5, the X5 4.8iS is a rare machine an we can be sure that you are very much unlikely to find a one owner from new 4.8iS - they don't get much rarer than this gem. It is truly a needle in a haystack.

It comes with quite a bit of provenance and is a smart and attractive example in smart Sterling Grey, with full leather upholstery and desirable twin panoramic glass sunroofs.

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THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

Original manuals and owner wallet
UK V5C
Two keys
Service history to 80,996 miles
Original spec sheet
MOT October 2023
One owner example

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THE INTERIOR

Premium charcoal leather
Electrically adjustable memory seats
Immaculate order
BOSE surround sound stereo
Twin panoramic sunroof
Self-dimming mirror
Dual zone climate control
Heated seats
No damage to seat bolsters
Clean and tidy luggage area
Radio currently non-operational - due to apple car play recently removed, back to factory screen
Being a top of the range model - it has a huge, huge amount of extras and buttons for almost everything
Button (right side of steering wheel) in the cabin that can raise and lower the car, a very expensive extra at factory and only on the 4.8iS models. It is like being in a American music video - great appeal!

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THE EXTERIOR

Sterling Grey Metallic
Excellent order
20-inch factory alloys, with two matching front and two matching rear tyres all in almost new condition
Body kit with front and rear diffusers
Side steps
Some light kerb marks to alloys
Small scuff on n/s/f bumper corner
One small dent in rear lower tailgate below number plate
Very small marks on rear bumpers
Some minor scratches on the bonnet, the bonnet may benefit from a polish/repair see close up of images of 73 and 76.

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THE MECHANICS

4.8-litre V8
265bhp
Six-speed auto
Immaculate under-bonnet presentation
Adjustable height air suspension in good working order
No known faults, well-serviced and maintained
It sounds extremely beautiful the engine is truly phenomenal a ride second to none.

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SUMMARY

Good first-generation X5s are getting harder and harder to find and this one is an absolute gem of a car – smart, well-presented and in the absolute best specification, with a wonderful-sounding big V8 and immaculate, fresh interior.

This is a car with a rapidly developing following and the 4.8iS is an especially rare and sought-after variant. This one is a rare find with a low mileage and just one previous owner – you won’t find another one easily, especially not in this kind of condition.

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