What is buyer check #1 when buying a 1993 BMW 5 Series (E39)?

Inspect the jacking points, sills, and boot lid for severe rust, which is the main killer of UK E39s.

What is buyer check #2 when buying a 1993 BMW 5 Series (E39)?

Check the entire cooling system (radiator, water pump, expansion tank); the plastics become brittle and will suddenly shatter.

Year Range Hub

1993 BMW 5 Series (E39)

Browse our directory of 1993 BMW 5 Series (E39) vehicles. Access instant MOT history reports, tax status, and reliability insights for any registration listed below.

Registration Directory

EDD 9T K250 RRK K388 YGM K634 SLX K725 NDO K767 FHV K850 SGB K863 ECF K940 TKO L186 SWU L237 DUK L248 VLF L324 APH L356 HMJ L373 TGD L381 TAP L563 CNA L602 FGM L604 GAN L64 SBG L734 YAY L756 UGO L890 LCK L94 GBL L986 UGK

Showing registrations 1–25 of 25 for the 1993 BMW 5 Series (E39). Select any plate for an instant vehicle history check.

Buying Tips for the 1993 BMW 5 Series (E39)

Inspect the jacking points, sills, and boot lid for severe rust, which is the main killer of UK E39s.
Check the entire cooling system (radiator, water pump, expansion tank); the plastics become brittle and will suddenly shatter.
Listen for knocking from the complex multi-link front suspension, indicating worn thrust arm bushes (the 'E39 shimmy' under braking).
Ensure the instrument cluster pixels are fully readable, as they almost universally fade or drop out entirely.
Check the M52/M54 straight-six engines for high oil consumption and leaks around the rocker cover gasket.

Check Any Vehicle

Don't see your specific car listed? Enter any UK registration number for an instant vehicle history check — including MOT history, tax status, finance check, and write-off data.

Free Vehicle Check