Dear Fellow Forummers,

I here am confused on what specification my E60 is. I've sent an e-mail to BMW UK as i was initially told that it was a UK Spec and here's what I got:

Dear Mr Chu

Thank you for contacting BMW Customer Information.


We can confirm that your vehicle has the following build specification:

BMW 525i Saloon
Colour: Carbon Black
Upholstery: GAAT - Flashlight Cloth/Nappa Leather

Ordered options
02NP M L/Alloy Wheels 135 8Jx18" (Run-flats)
0205 Automatic Gearbox
0217 Active Steering
0261 Rear Side Airbags
0337 Sport Model
0339 De-chroming
0354 Grad Tint Windscreen
0403 Electric Glass Sunroof
0423 Floor Mats
0428 First Aid Kit & Triangle
0430 Auto-Dim Interior + Ext Mirrors
0431 Auto-Dim Interior Mirror
0435 Birch Wood Trim (don't know where or when did it get swapped to Alu Cube Pure)
0441 Smoker Package
0459 Elec Front Seats + Driver Memory
0465 Through Load System
0481 Sports Seats
05AB Deletion of Brake Force Display
0522 Xenon Headlamps
0534 Automatic Air Conditioning
0540 MF-Steer Wheel + Cruise
0548 Speedometer w/ KMH read
0601 TV and Text Function
0609 Navigation System with TV
0646 Car phone preparation Japan
0676 HiFi Speaker System
0694 CD Preparation

0704 M-Sports Suspension
0710 M Steering Wheel
0715 M-Aerodynamic Bodystyling
0754 M Rear Spoiler
0775
Anthracite Headlining

Standard Options
0442 Cup holders
0785 White Indicator Lenses

We can confirm that the vehicle is a UK Specification car that was used in Japan and was manufactured on the 15th December 2004.

We hope this information is of use. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions.

Yours sincerely

BMW Group UK
Stuart Mitchell
Product Information Advisor
Ellesfield Avenue
Bracknell RG12 8TA

But later on, upon questioning BMW Japan regarding the vehicle, they told me it's a Japanese Specification Vehicle. Could anyone advise me on which E60 do I have? As per parts search on RealOEM after entering the 7digit VIN, here's what I got P E60 Lim 525i M54 ECE 20041200 R N; NA52, batch ID: 47752

Thanks,

Marcus

 

Why not just ask Stuart Mitchell (the BMW UK guy) why BMW Japan gave you conflicting information? He might have a good explanation...

For fun, you could always ask the Japan guy why the UK guy told you something different too.

 

Might do as what you suggest, Rudy. As far As I know, Japan Specification E60s are quite difficult to handle as they have a 'mind' of their own as compared to EU and US specifications. Correct me if I am wrong

 

I haven't a clue...

 

Hahhaa That post just cracked me up. Never in my dreams would I have thought to see that line come out of Rudy

 

I guess I'm just honest...

 

Rudy just keeps going higher and higher up in the respect stakes ...