137,540 on the clock now. Still largely behaving its self, I'm still looking for another one...!

I even washed it the other day.





 2005 E60 M5
2017 L405 5.0 AB
2024 i7 xDrive60
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2006 (MY07) L322 4.2 S/C, 2004 L322 4.4 Vogue, 2002 L322 4.4 HSE, 2006 (MY07) L322 S/C , 2001 P38 Vogue, 1999 P38 4.6 HSE.

Yesterday I had to call the old girl into service as a working vehicle, sadly a couple of customers were changing providers and I needed to collect our equipment which I would not have been able or willing to fit in the Model S so it was either hire a van or chance the 315 mile round trip - I chose to take the risk. I need not have worried, the car was faultless all day with not a single warning beep/bong.

The reason why I had some concerns was purely that for the last few years of my ownership and its previous owner the car has done around 1500 miles a year and for me the most its ever done is 100 miles so it felt like quite a big ask!

Cruising at 65-70 and the speed limit on A roads saw a frankly absurd claimed fuel economy of 25.9mpg, out of curiosity I went back to the petrol station to fill it and see what it had actually managed - A genuine 23.5mpg which is better than its official figures!

It will complete a return trip to Glasgow next week thus doubling the mileage covered since last October!

A few weeks ago the car became eligible for its annual Ministry Test, I like to do them as early as possible although there really is little point as if they do fail they should not be driven - technically.

Anyway, no advisories last year, 1800 miles in the last 12 months, imagine my shock when they tell me all the brake lines and flexis are no good. The MOT place I use were fully booked for other work for weeks but in a stroke of luck another garage I have used had had a no show that morning and were able to take the old girl.

Now all repaired for a not inconsiderable sum, its been retested ready for another year of doing very little!

Currently 138,620 on the clock 2005 E60 M5
2017 L405 5.0 AB
2024 i7 xDrive60
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2006 (MY07) L322 4.2 S/C, 2004 L322 4.4 Vogue, 2002 L322 4.4 HSE, 2006 (MY07) L322 S/C , 2001 P38 Vogue, 1999 P38 4.6 HSE.

Sadly I have sold this one tonight, a friend has been wanting to buy it for a while and I gave in. He needed a cheap tow vehicle - so I'm on the look out for another newer one. 2.5 years is a reasonable time to own it I think and its not really caused much bother. It had done 139,095 miles when it drove away. Fair well old girl!

Get on with RR no 6 then

Hard on the hunt now! 2005 E60 M5
2017 L405 5.0 AB
2024 i7 xDrive60
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2006 (MY07) L322 4.2 S/C, 2004 L322 4.4 Vogue, 2002 L322 4.4 HSE, 2006 (MY07) L322 S/C , 2001 P38 Vogue, 1999 P38 4.6 HSE.

I see my old 5.0 is for sale yet again Chris. https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/13209378
Pricey, but at least you know the chains have been done...go on, you know you want to. Mike - MPx

2017 5.0 V8 Supercharged SVAutobigraphy Dynamic SVO Palette Grey (2021-...)
2012 5.0 V8 Supercharged Autoboigraphy Orkney Grey (2017-2021)
2007 4.2 V8 Supercharged Vogue SE Tonga Green (2012-2017)
2002 4.4 V8 Vogue Bonnatti Grey (2008-2012)

Haha yes I’ve been looking at that. Sadly beyond my budget I think although it is a beautiful car still. I should sell my E60 M5 I don’t ever drive it but I just can’t bring my self to. 2005 E60 M5
2017 L405 5.0 AB
2024 i7 xDrive60
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2006 (MY07) L322 4.2 S/C, 2004 L322 4.4 Vogue, 2002 L322 4.4 HSE, 2006 (MY07) L322 S/C , 2001 P38 Vogue, 1999 P38 4.6 HSE.