Enthusiast-Owned BMW E60 530i M Sport
161,000 km
Rego to October 2027 (11 Months)
3.0L N52 Inline-6 (3-Stage Intake) | 6-Speed ZF Auto
Asking Price: $14,500 AUD (Negotiable)
Up for sale is a meticulously maintained, leak-free BMW 530i M Sport. Enthusiast-owned with zero expense spared. All major work performed using proper tools, correct procedures, and single-use torque-to-yield aluminum bolts where required.
Includes a thick binder of receipts and records. Key maintenance items were sourced from FCP Euro, and benefit from their Lifetime Replacement Guarantee. That means when it's time to replace those items again, just send them back to FCP Euro and they'll send you brand new parts.
Highlights & Factory Options
- M Sport Package: Front bumper, side skirts & factory Anthracite Alcantara headliner.
- Factory Electric Rear Privacy Shade on rear windshield.
- Refurbished Interior Plastics: Stripped, sanded, and refinished to permanently eliminate the sticky factory soft-touch degradation.
- Refurbished M-Sport Kick Plates with brand new rubber moldings.
- Auto dimming mirrors
- Auto wipers (brand new blades from Wipertech)
- Spectacular sound system
- Keyless push-to-start
- 4k dash cams front and rear
- Cruise Control
- Immaculate leather interior
- HUD display
- Sunroof
Tech & Upgrades: Integrated 3D-printed magnetic phone mount (in front of iDrive screen, easily removable), DDPAI 4K - Front/Rear Dash Cams, OBDLink CX device included for customizing car features, aftermarket Bluetooth module, and fast-charging USB ports (console, glovebox, & boot).
Lighting & Wiring: Upgraded LED headlights; wiring harnesses for headlights and boot lid fully repaired. Halo lights have been programmed using the OBDLink CX to come on during the day like modern BMW's.
Comfort: Leather seats and interior in immaculate condition. Electric memory seats with two memory slots. Comfort Access keyless entry/start, cruise control, auto lights/wipers, 2 key fobs.
Extensive Preventative Maintenance
Engine & Gaskets (FCP Euro): New Valve Cover Gasket & Oil Pan Gasket. OFHG was done by previous owner. Engine bay is bone dry with ZERO oil leaks.
Cooling & Breathing: New Electric Water Pump & Thermostat (FCP Euro), new Bimmer Spares DISA valves, brand-new PCV system (FCP Euro).
Belts & Mounts: New belt, tensioner, idler pulleys , new engine mounts (FCP Euro).
Drivetrain Overhaul: Complete fluid service across engine, brakes, power steering, and diff. Gearbox fully serviced using genuine ZF Lifeguard 6 fluid, genuine ZF solenoids, and new Mechatronic bridge/sleeve seals. Shifts crisp and smooth.
All brand new spark plugs and coils too.
New blower motor fan and resistor (FCP Euro)
Brand new exterior rubber trim around windows.
Tyres: 1-year-old Yokohama tyres with loads of tread.
Disclosures & Imperfections
- AC Compressor: Recently failed. Running a shorter bypass belt. Original belt included for replacement.
- Bodywork: Minor scuff on driver rear quarter, passenger front bumper corner, and small dent on passenger C-pillar.
- CD Changer: Inoperative.
- The rear windshield rubber trim is new, but not OEM and has jumped out at one corner. Front windshield rubber is OEM and sits beautifully.
Clean, sorted N52 with 11 months rego and major failure points addressed. Drives like its brand new, smooth power delivery, brilliant handling, and crisp fast shifting. Super comfortable and luxurious interior to spend time in, and with the restorations it feels brand new inside. Inspections and test drives welcome.