2008 BMW M5 For Sale

Vivek Nayyar
by Vivek Nayyar

This 2008 BMW M5 (E60 generation) is a fully sorted, meticulously serviced high-performance sports sedan showing 73,300 original miles. Finished in Sapphire Black Metallic over a Black Merino leather interior with aluminum trim, this rare E60 model is powered by a high-revving 5.0-liter S85 V10 engine paired with a factory 6-speed manual transmission. Thoroughly serviced by its owner—a professional racing lead mechanic—with Mahle rod bearings, BE ARP bolts, a TTV Clubsport twin-disc clutch, and fresh suspension monoballs, this clean-title Lemon Law buyback M5 is located in Danville, California.

Location: Danville, California/USA

Price: $42,000.00

Key Details

  • Make/Model: BMW M5
  • Mileage: 73,300 miles
  • Engine: 5.0L V10
  • Transmission: 6-speed manual
  • VIN: WBSNB93528CX08118
  • Title: Clean (Lemon Law Buyback)

Condition

  • Exceptionally clean 5-owner vehicle with a clean title (branded Lemon Law buyback from initial 2010 BMW gauge cluster buyback)
  • Meticulously maintained with zero oil consumption, having completed a 3,000-mile road trip with zero oil added
  • Interior rated 9.5/10 with clean leather and a smell like new; exterior rated 8.5/10 following a 14-hour detail with Gyeon ceramic coating
  • Major 40-hour service completed in May 2026 at 72,200 miles with complete Mahle rod bearing replacement and BE ARP rod bolts
  • Garage-kept with comprehensive spreadsheet records, invoices, and photo documentation available

Performance Highlights

  • Naturally aspirated 5.0-liter S85 V10 engine delivering 500 horsepower with an 8,250 RPM redline
  • Factory 6-speed manual transmission driving the rear wheels
  • TTV Clubsport lightened flywheel with twin organic clutch discs, Rogue Engineering steel pivot pin, and genuine BMW ZHP shift knob
  • Rebuilt EuroPower Motorsports throttle actuators, new water pump, low-temp thermostat, and new OE NGK spark plugs
  • Dyno-tested at 430 whp and 335 wtq in 100% stock configuration

Known Issues

  • Branded Lemon Law title stemming from a cluster issue under initial ownership (resolved by BMW)
  • Minor cosmetic paint chipping on the lower front bumper cover, a small paint bubble on the driver rear door, and a dime-sized clear coat chip on the driver side mirror
  • Continental ExtremeContact DWS06+ tires are dated 2017 (80% tread remaining, no dry rot)

Upgrades & Features

  • Eisenmann Race exhaust mufflers with oval tips (factory mufflers included with sale)
  • H&R lowering springs and German Auto Solutions front tension rod monoball bearings
  • Premium Sound, Head-Up Display (HUD), Park Distance Control (PDC), and heated/active front seats
  • Tune2Air Bluetooth audio integration module and tinted rear windshield

Additional Information

  • The seller notes that several other photos and videos are available as a point under Additional Information
  • Detailed photos and video walkarounds are available on Google Drive
  • Complete maintenance history spreadsheet is available on Google Sheets
  • Historical auction records available on Bring a Trailer

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