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How much horsepower does a BMW 5 Series E39 have? ›

M5 model. The M5 model of the E39 was introduced in 1998 at the Geneva Motor Show and was produced from 1998 to 2003. It was powered by the S62 V8 engine producing 394 horsepower. All E39 M5 cars that were made were sold in the sedan body style with a 6-speed manual transmission.

The BMW E39 is the fourth generation of BMW 5 Series, which was sold from 1995 to 2004. It was launched in the sedan body style, with the wagon/estate body style (marketed as "Touring") introduced in 1996.

To access this module, remove the kick panel under the glove box and peel the carpet to the right of the foot well down. This will expose the unit, with heat sinks facing outboard toward the open area inside of the body's structure. The LCM is located under the glove compartment, in the right passenger foot well wall.

Hose and Line Leaks: Some areas of the high-performance e39 5 series engine can start to leak. This includes the power steering holes, oil valve cover, and other lines. Look for fluid deposits on your driveway, garage, or other places where your car sits for 10 or more hours at a time.

But BMW made improvements to the E39 M5 over its four-year run, and as a result, collectors value later cars more highly. So an E39 M5 from the last model year, 2003, is a rare thing, and a low-mile example is especially rare.

It depends. With proper maintenance and especially if owned by an enthusiast, it can provide decades of reliable service. Those that are going to last are most likely built before 2006 with port injection engines and fewer number of electronics. This is mine, 2001 BMW e39 530i with almost 391,000km.

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Traffic hindered his attempts during the day, so he waited until nightfall to perform one last run. With enough space, the car was able to reach an indicated 300 km/h (186 mph). Pretty damn quick for a car that's two decades old.

The E39 M5's S62 V8 can last 300,000 miles on original components. The S62 can also fail at 40,000 miles. Thankfully, there seem to be many more instances of higher miles than lower.

To answer the question, "Does a BMW footwell module need to be programmed?" - Yes, it absolutely does. Proper programming is crucial to maintaining your vehicle's functionality and ensuring that all electrical components operate seamlessly.

2022 BMW 530e xDrive 0-60 MPH: 5.7 seconds* 2022 BMW M550i xDrive 0-60 MPH: 3.6 seconds* 2022 BMW M5 0-60 MPH: 3.2 seconds* 2022 BMW M5 CS 0-60 MPH: 2.9 seconds*

Is the BMW E39 530i reliable? ›

The e39 is a very sturdy car. Get yourself a LCI e39 M5 or a later e39 530, stay away from the autotragic transmissions. It came in several trim levels. The 6 cylinder '530', the v8 '540' and one of the most highly regarded saloons[4doorSedans] from Germany, the e39 M5 with the s62 5l v8.