2006 BMW 5 Series E60 550i LCI M Sport

Highlights
• Former BMW demonstration vehicle that’s equipped with £17, 000 of optional extras to showcase the new LCI model
• Major service carried out at approximately 64, 000 miles
• Powered by the N62 4. 8-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine producing 370 bhp

The Appeal
Luxury and performance are two ideals car makers have strived towards since the inception of the automobile but few cars excel at both. That’s where the BMW E60 550i M Sport comes in.
This 2006 example was formerly a BMW demonstrator as so was equipped with almost every option available as part of the new LCI facelift. Over £12, 000 has been spent on maintenance in recent years, making this 73, 000 mile example a really health specimen indeed.

Summary
It’s not everyday you see one of these BMWs in such an incredibly high specification. This one has been looked after exceedingly well too, making it a very attractive proposition to enthusiasts and collectors alike. The History and Paperwork
• Ex-BMW demonstrator
• Comprehensive main dealer and specialist service history
• 8 BMW main dealer services up until 2017
• 5 specialist services from 2019 to 2024
• Last service carried out around 2, 000 miles ago
• Original bill of sale present
• Full specification / build sheet remains with the car
• Service records and MOTs
• Original book pack and manuals
• Two sets of keys
• Around £17, 000 in optional extras
• Specification includes:
o M Sports Package
o M Sports Suspension
o M Leather Steering Wheel
o M Aerodynamics Package
o M Rear Spoiler
o Glass Sunroof, Electrical
o Velour Floor Mats
o Warning Triangle and First Aid Kit
o Interior/ Exterior Mirrors with Automatic Dip
o Smoker Package
o Cup Holders
o Exclusive Nappa Leather Comfort Seats with Memory
o Isofix System
o Seat Heating Driver/ Passenger
o Active Backrest Width Adjustment
o Interior Trim, Wood
o Multimedia: BMW Individual Audio System
o Navigation System Professional (2023 Maps)
o iPhone 4 Adapter with fully working iPhone 4 included
o Head-up Display
o BMW Night Vision
o BMW Assist
o Voice Control
o Bluetooth Preparation, Mobile Phone, Business
o DAB Tuner
o 6 CD Changer
o USB Audio Interface
o Factory Remote Built into Interior Mirror to Open/ Close Gates/ Garage Doors
o Factory Reversing Camera
o Headlight Cleaning System
o Park Distance Control
o Xenon Adaptive Headlights
o Automatic Air Conditioning
o Light Package
o Lane Departure Warning
o Active Cruise Control + Stop & Start Function
o Emergency Release, Luggage Compartment
o Active Steering
o Electrically Adjustable Steering Wheel
o Side Airbags for Rear Passengers
o BMW Alloy Wheels M Double Spoke 172
o Sport Automatic Gearbox / Paddle Shift
o Soft Close Automatic Doors
o Emergency Spare Wheel
o Alarm System
o High Gloss Shadow Line
o Individual Sunshade Glazing
o Headlining, Anthracite
• First delivered to a customer in 2008
• MOT valid until February 2026, passed with no advisories
• Private registration number included in sale

The Interior
• Equipped with a raft of tech and luxurious appointments which are listed in the factory specification sheet
• Electrically adjustable, heat Nappa leather seats with memory function and active backrests
• The leather seats are in excellent condition with no bolster wear, as are the door cards and dash top
• The carpeting presents very well with very little wear and the same goes for the Anthracite headlining
• Minimal wear to the switchgear
• Automatic dimming mirror in good working order
• The wood trim presents really well
• Head-up display and BMW Night Vision in full working order
• BMW Assist with voice control functions
• The infotainment and navigational system includes USB, Bluetooth, DAB and six CD multichanger as part of BMW’s ‘Individual’ audio system
• Reversing camera in full working order
• Built-in remote for garage doors / gates
• All features and functions work as they should

The Exterior
• Metallic Space Grey
• Very presentable paintwork with few imperfections and the body is really straight
• Understated styling, concealing that V8 that lies beneath the bonnet
• M Double Spoke 172 19” Staggered alloy wheels recently refurbished and finished in original BMW silver which are unmarked, finished with new centre caps, M badging and bolt covers
• Electric sunroof
• Factory rear privacy glass
• All the glass and light lenses are in great shape
• Smart brightwork and badging
• Xenon light package
• Soft close doors
• Having been looked after really well its whole life, the BMW does not look it’s age one bit

The Mechanics
• M Sport package
• 4. 8-litre V8 engine
• Sport automatic gearbox, suspension and aerodynamic package
• Active steering
The aforementioned 64, 000 mile specialist service included:
• New valve stem oil seals
• New gaskets for the rocker covers and timing chains
• New vacuum pump O-rings
• Full gearbox service including mechatronic sleeves
• Major engine service
More recently, the following additional maintenance items have been carried out:
• Replacement front track rods and track rod ends
• Wheel alignment
• New brake discs and pads front and rear
• Genuine BMW battery
• New front disc back plates
• New A/ C condenser
• New genuine BMW front springs