BMW M5

(1985 - 2016)

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BMW

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5er

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Germany

Car articles about BMW M5 by year

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BMW M5 and its predecessors - super sports cars for the family

December 18, 2015 — Bruno von Rotz 98

1984 marks the official start of the successful M5 series, which continues to this day across five model series. However, there were already M models based on the 5-series before that. This report looks back to the beginnings of the M 535i of the E12 series and describes all M5 variants, illustrated with many historical pictures.

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BMW M 535i - Tuning from the manufacturer

June 6, 2025 — Bruno von Rotz 74

Inconspicuous would be different. The fastest BMW sedan of its time came with an eye-catching spoiler and widening. How convincing is it some 40 years later? This article tells the story of the M5's predecessor and shows it in current and historical images.

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BMW M5 (E39) (1998-2003)

4-Door Sedan, 400 PS, 4914 cm³

BMW M5 (E60) (2005-2010)

4-Door Sedan, 507 PS, 4999 cm³

BMW M5 touring (E34/5S) (1992-1995)

Station Wagon, 340 PS, 3795 cm³

BMW M5 touring (E61) (2007-2010)

Station Wagon, 507 PS, 4999 cm³

BMW M 5 (E28) (1985-1987)

4-Door Sedan, 286 PS, 3453 cm³

BMW M 5 (E34) (1988-1991)

4-Door Sedan, 316 PS, 3535 cm³

BMW M 5 (E34) (1992-1995)

4-Door Sedan, 340 PS, 3795 cm³

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Photos of BMW M5 (random selection)

BMW M5 E34 (1988) - Second generation engine

BMW M5 E39 (1998) - understated sportiness

BMW M5 E34 (1992) - after four years there was 200 cm3 more displacement

BMW M5 (1992) - Drivers particularly enjoyed driving it

BMW M5 E28 (1985) - appetizingly presented six-cylinder in-line engine

BMW M5 E28 (1985) - classic H-shift with the first gear on the left at the front

BMW M5 (1987) - with full leather interior, which was available on special request (E28)

BMW M5 E34 (1988) - the advertising from back then shows its qualities

BMW M5 E34 (1992) - elegant touring sedan

BMW M5 (1999) - offered as lot 144 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Essen on April 11/12, 2019

BMW M5 (1992) - agile and easy to handle

BMW M5 (E34) (1990) - offered as Lot 508 at the Silverstone NEC Classic Motor Show Auction 2021

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Auctioned vehicles of BMW M5

Brand	Model	Year	Status	Auction name
BMW M5 (E28) 1986 Sold Coys Techno Classica (April 9, 2016)	M5 (E28)	1986	Sold	Coys Techno Classica (April 9, 2016)
BMW M5 2002 Sold Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 24, 2018)	M5	2002	Sold	Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 24, 2018)
BMW M5 E34 1991 Not Sold Artcurial Monaco (July 21, 2020)	M5 E34	1991	Not Sold	Artcurial Monaco (July 21, 2020)
BMW M5 (E39) Saloon 2001 Not Sold Iconic Auctioneers Silverstone Festival Classic Sale (August 25, 2023)	M5 (E39) Saloon	2001	Not Sold	Iconic Auctioneers Silverstone Festival Classic Sale (August 25, 2023)
BMW E28 'M5 - S38' 1987 Not Sold Iconic Auctioneers Silverstone Festival (August 23, 2024)	E28 'M5 - S38'	1987	Not Sold	Iconic Auctioneers Silverstone Festival (August 23, 2024)
BMW M5 2001 Sold Broad Arrow Auctions Amelia Island (March 4, 2023)	M5	2001	Sold	Broad Arrow Auctions Amelia Island (March 4, 2023)
BMW M5 2008 Sold RM/Sotheby's Essen (April 11, 2019)	M5	2008	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Essen (April 11, 2019)
BMW M5 30 Jahre 2015 Not Sold RM/Sotheby's Open Roads, North America (July 23, 2020)	M5 30 Jahre	2015	Not Sold	RM/Sotheby's Open Roads, North America (July 23, 2020)
BMW M5 2015 Sold Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 24, 2018)	M5	2015	Sold	Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 24, 2018)
BMW M5 (E34) 1993 Not Sold ACA Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn (April 8, 2017)	M5 (E34)	1993	Not Sold	ACA Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn (April 8, 2017)

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