pre purchase inspection of e39 m5

[eye121]

Thinking of buying another M5. Although I had one before I'll still probably buy the wrong one on my own!

Who would be expert and reasonable for an inspection?

Thanks for any help you can give

[belleair302]

Jump onto www.m5board.com (e39 section) and find a local owner to yourself for additional guidance. Where is the car you are looking to buy?

[eye121]

Hi

Thanks for replying. Looking to buy in about 6-8 weeks so just trying to do some proper research for a change. Too early to identify a car.

I'll be after a high mileage car; colour and toys immaterial but mechanical condition key. I'll travel to see cars so I'll have to find a local inspector/enthusiast near where they are for sale. Registered with M5board; thanks for the tip

[belleair302]

If you venture south, ie Essex, Herts, Bucks, Beds, Surrey, Kent or Sussex there are loads of specialists who will charge about £200-250 for a really good pre purchase report.

Further into the Midlands, North East / West etc I am notable to be as helpful regarding who to contact.

Could be worth buying a copy of BMW Car magazine because they have a list of UK specialists / garages / mechanics etc in the back each month.