Why are V10 M5s so cheap?
Reliability Issues And here is the main reason the E60 M5 has been suffering from low resale values: reliability. Several issues regularly plague these cars, and that’s before you factor in the running costs of a complex and old luxury sedan. One of the most common issues across all E60 variants is oil leakage. These cars are known for developing leaks from multiple seals and gaskets as they age. The valve cover gasket, oil filter housing, and oil pan are frequent offenders.
Which BMWs have V10?
BMW S85. The BMW S85B50 is a naturally aspirated V10 petrol engine which replaced the BMW S62 V8 engine in the M5 model and was produced from 2005–2010. It was both BMW’s first and only production V10 engine, and the first petrol V10 engine to be available in a production wagon (estate). V10 HIGH-PERFORMANCE POWER UNIT FEATURED IN THE BMW M5 / M6 IS AWARDED THE TITLE ENGINE OF THE YEAR 2005 Variable TwinTurbo-Diesel.