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My 2002 e39 540i is on 255k km. Car idles and drives fine except for a puff of thick white smoke on start up and occasionally while driving. I purchased a replacement PCV but only replaced the cap and diaphragm on the back of the intake. The smoke stopped but the PCV started giving...

Hi👋 I've been searching for a BMW to fill the void after purchasing my E39 M5, while the M5 is restored to its former glory: https://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/threads/my2000-e39-m5-alpine-white-restoration-journey.100308/ My search included E46 330i/330D Msports, E34 Msports, E39 530i/530D/540i's...

Hi Guys, Any recommendations on where to look for a new Starter Motor for my E39 M5? In Cape Town preferably, Dealerships want around R12k.... or any place that rebuilds them? Thanks!

Hi all, Maybe you guys can help, my e39 M5 isn't starting at the moment, Went away for a couple days, came back, no start. Thought it was the battery, so charged that. Still no start. Got my INPA cable and software, doesn't seem like there is anything wrong with the EWS, or the key, but I did...

Hello all👋 It has been quite some time since I have actively been on the forum, mainly just lurking in the shadows and in the classifieds the last few years. Now that I am finally back in a BMW, it's time to start another build thread!🥳 After many years of lusting over one of my all time...

Hi Guys, been a while... So this morning I bought an E39 M5, MY2000, 235k kms on the clocks!:geek: The car is in rough condition, mainly cosmetic, mechanically it drives very well considering... This has been one of my dream cars for the last 15 years! First order of business is the car needs...

Hi guys, My 2001 E39 530i blew its head gasket and its overheating. I'd like to purchase a new engine but I'm not sure if I should do a straight swap like for like or are there better options out there? Please help