Imola Red M5

[Noggie]

A few weeks ago I picked up this gem.

2014 M5 Competition Pack, apparently with a special story, but that needs to be confirmed.
Imola Red, black leather with Merino red stitching, and more or less all the bell's and whistles BMW had to offer in 2014. The way it is on the pictures is the way it came from the factory.

According to the seller, this was a car BMW made as a presentation vehicle, it may be part of a very limited production run with this spec, meaning there may be a handful of these out there.

I was looking for a newer car, but I've always had a weak spot for Imola Red, knowing this is very rare, when it popped up on the market, I just had to have it.

Having owned BMW's for 15 years, this is my first M5, though I have had numerous others including M-cars, before the M5 I had a-12 ///M550d touring for 5 years.

While I enjoy the new car, I do have a couple of questions I was hoping you could help me out with.

Instrument cluster:
Does this change color? All my other BMW's have changed from white to orange at night and in tunnels, but the M5 is always white. Is the instrument light supposed to always be white?

Ambient light:
I can see the light over the center console working well, however the one in the door handle, the storage compartments in the doors and under the door trim is barely visible, even when its pitch black (inside my garage with all light off).
I have the idrive and instrument wheel all turned up to max. There is no difference between the Modern white and Classic orange in light level.
Is there a known issue with this?
I know a black interior is not the best, but they were significantly brighter in my old pre-LCI ///M550d, which also had black leather.

[Ickdeep]

Congratulations! Such a cool color!

[SCD-1983]

Stunning color and incredible spec, she’s a true beauty!

By any chance, did you purchase this car from Germany!
I could swear I saw the advertisement and I was very close to give it a shot!
Anyway, congrats and keep her in good health.

[Noggie]

Originally Posted by SCD-1983

Stunning color and incredible spec, she’s a true beauty!

By any chance, did you purchase this car from Germany!
I could swear I saw the advertisement and I was very close to give it a shot!
Anyway, congrats and keep her in good health.

No, this car has been in Norway since 2017, but its twin was for sale in Germany recently (a month ago).

When I bought it it was stated that this was a "BMW presentation vehicle", a person on a Norwegian Facebook site claimed that BMW made a very small series of identical cars. The number of cars is unknown, but probably a handful.
I plan to contact BMW to see if this car has a rather unique story or not.

It could have been used by BMW executives, or as a press launch vehicle for the Competition package or similar.
I will update once BMW provides me with some info.

the build sheet is an interesting read though.

Vehicle information

VIN long WBSFV91020D094639
Type code FV91
Type M5 (EUR)
Dev. series F10 (M5)
Line 5
Body type LIM
Steering LL
Door count 4
Engine S63T
Cubical capacity 4.40
Power 412
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour SONDERLACKIERUNG (490)
Upholstery SONDERPOLSTERUNG (Z1XX)
9900

Prod. date 2014-03-22



Order options


No. Description

1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES
2NK M CARBON CERAMIC BRAKE
2TY 20"M L.A. WHEELS DOUBLE SP. 343M/MT
2VB TYRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
245 STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT ELEC
248 STEERING WHEEL HEATING
3AG BACKUP CAMERA
316 AUTOMATIC TAILGATE OPERATION
319 INTEGRATED UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
322 COMFORT ACCESS SYSTEM
323 SOFT CLOSE AUTOMATIC SYSTEM FOR DOORS
4MA M MULTIF. SEATS F. DRIVER A. PASS.
4NB AUT.AIR CONDITIONING 4-ZONE CONTROL
403 GLAS ROOF, ELECTRIC
415 SUNBLIND FOR REAR WINDOW
428 WARNING TRIANGLE
430 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR MIRROR PACKA
431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-D
441 SMOKERS PACKAGE
464 SKIBAG
465 THROUGH-LOAD SYSTEM
488 LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
496 SEAT HEATING FOR REAR SEATS
5AC AUTOM. HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHTS CONTROL
5AG LANE CHANGE WARNING
5AL ACTIVE PROTECTION
5AS DRIVING ASSISTANT
5DL SURROUND VIEW
508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
552 ADAPTIVE LED HEADLIGHT
575 ADDITIONAL 12V POWER SOCKET
6AC INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL
6AE TELESERVICES
6AK CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES
6AM REAL TIME TRAFFIC INFORMATION
6AN CONCIERGE SERVICES
6AP REMOTE SERVICES
6AR INTERNET
6FV ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT
6F2 BANG&OLUFSEN HIGH END SURROUND SOUN
6NS ENHANCED TELEPHONY WITH EXTENDED SM
6UK NIGHT VISION WITH OBJECT RECOGNITION
601 TV FUNCTION
609 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
610 HEAD UP DISPLAY
654 DAB TUNER
696 DVD CHANGER FOR 6 DISKS
698 AREA-CODE 2
7MA COMPETITION PACKAGE
7XP NAVIGATION PACKAGE CONNECTEDDRIVE
754 M REAR SPOILER
761 INDIVIDUAL SUN PROTECTION GLAZING
8KA OELSERVICE INT. 30.000 KM/24 MONTHS
8TF ACTIVE PROTECTION FOR PEDESTRIANS
8TH SPEED LIMIT INFO
8V1 NCAP LABEL
801 GERMANY VERSION
879 GERMAN / ON-BOARD DOCUMENTATION
944 RETROFITTING BY ZS

Series options

No. Description

1CC AUTOMATIC START/STOP FUNCTION
1CD BRAKE ENERGY REGENERATION
2MK M DCT WITH DRIVELOGIC
223 DYNAMIC DAMPER CONTROL
302 ALARM SYSTEM
4L9 INTERIOR TRIM FINISHERS ALUMINIUM T
4UR AMBIENT LIGHT
423 FLOOR MATS, VELOUR
494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
502 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM
548 SPEEDOMETER WITH KILOMETER READING
760 INDIVIDUAL HIGH-GLOSS SATIN CHR
775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE
851 LANGUAGE VERSION GERMANY
Individual data
Processing Individual

Sign "BMW individual"
0490 Special painting

Paintwork "imola red II" (code 405).
Z1XX Special upholstery

************************************************** ******************
****** Stitching in contrast colour! ******
************************************************** ******************
Full leather Merino black (X3SW), but contrast stitching
for all items (without ornamental seam and centre headrest rear).
Quilting yarn mugello red (nb. 2 272 128), code 1725 E.
(Arrangement as release).
************************************************** ******************
Seam of front and rear seats according to M-multifunction seats.
Remainder of spec. as full leather Merino black (code X3SW).
0944 Later modification by ZS

Following items are in "chrome dark":
* Front grille (twin kidney grille)
* Side panel frame (gill)
* Door handle clasps.

[JW_ATL]

Congrats!! Love the color and specs!

[F10MFive4Life]

Woooow....just gorgeous!! Comgrats!

[SCD-1983]

Originally Posted by Noggie

No, this car has been in Norway since 2017, but its twin was for sale in Germany recently (a month ago).

When I bought it it was stated that this was a "BMW presentation vehicle", a person on a Norwegian Facebook site claimed that BMW made a very small series of identical cars. The number of cars is unknown, but probably a handful.
I plan to contact BMW to see if this car has a rather unique story or not.

It could have been used by BMW executives, or as a press launch vehicle for the Competition package or similar.
I will update once BMW provides me with some info.

the build sheet is an interesting read though.

Vehicle information

VIN long WBSFV91020D094639
Type code FV91
Type M5 (EUR)
Dev. series F10 (M5)
Line 5
Body type LIM
Steering LL
Door count 4
Engine S63T
Cubical capacity 4.40
Power 412
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour SONDERLACKIERUNG (490)
Upholstery SONDERPOLSTERUNG (Z1XX)
9900

Prod. date 2014-03-22



Order options


No. Description

1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES
2NK M CARBON CERAMIC BRAKE
2TY 20"M L.A. WHEELS DOUBLE SP. 343M/MT
2VB TYRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
245 STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT ELEC
248 STEERING WHEEL HEATING
3AG BACKUP CAMERA
316 AUTOMATIC TAILGATE OPERATION
319 INTEGRATED UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
322 COMFORT ACCESS SYSTEM
323 SOFT CLOSE AUTOMATIC SYSTEM FOR DOORS
4MA M MULTIF. SEATS F. DRIVER A. PASS.
4NB AUT.AIR CONDITIONING 4-ZONE CONTROL
403 GLAS ROOF, ELECTRIC
415 SUNBLIND FOR REAR WINDOW
428 WARNING TRIANGLE
430 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR MIRROR PACKA
431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-D
441 SMOKERS PACKAGE
464 SKIBAG
465 THROUGH-LOAD SYSTEM
488 LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
496 SEAT HEATING FOR REAR SEATS
5AC AUTOM. HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHTS CONTROL
5AG LANE CHANGE WARNING
5AL ACTIVE PROTECTION
5AS DRIVING ASSISTANT
5DL SURROUND VIEW
508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
552 ADAPTIVE LED HEADLIGHT
575 ADDITIONAL 12V POWER SOCKET
6AC INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL
6AE TELESERVICES
6AK CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES
6AM REAL TIME TRAFFIC INFORMATION
6AN CONCIERGE SERVICES
6AP REMOTE SERVICES
6AR INTERNET
6FV ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT
6F2 BANG&OLUFSEN HIGH END SURROUND SOUN
6NS ENHANCED TELEPHONY WITH EXTENDED SM
6UK NIGHT VISION WITH OBJECT RECOGNITION
601 TV FUNCTION
609 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
610 HEAD UP DISPLAY
654 DAB TUNER
696 DVD CHANGER FOR 6 DISKS
698 AREA-CODE 2
7MA COMPETITION PACKAGE
7XP NAVIGATION PACKAGE CONNECTEDDRIVE
754 M REAR SPOILER
761 INDIVIDUAL SUN PROTECTION GLAZING
8KA OELSERVICE INT. 30.000 KM/24 MONTHS
8TF ACTIVE PROTECTION FOR PEDESTRIANS
8TH SPEED LIMIT INFO
8V1 NCAP LABEL
801 GERMANY VERSION
879 GERMAN / ON-BOARD DOCUMENTATION
944 RETROFITTING BY ZS

Series options

No. Description

1CC AUTOMATIC START/STOP FUNCTION
1CD BRAKE ENERGY REGENERATION
2MK M DCT WITH DRIVELOGIC
223 DYNAMIC DAMPER CONTROL
302 ALARM SYSTEM
4L9 INTERIOR TRIM FINISHERS ALUMINIUM T
4UR AMBIENT LIGHT
423 FLOOR MATS, VELOUR
494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
502 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM
548 SPEEDOMETER WITH KILOMETER READING
760 INDIVIDUAL HIGH-GLOSS SATIN CHR
775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE
851 LANGUAGE VERSION GERMANY
Individual data
Processing Individual

Sign "BMW individual"
0490 Special painting

Paintwork "imola red II" (code 405).
Z1XX Special upholstery

************************************************** ******************
****** Stitching in contrast colour! ******
************************************************** ******************
Full leather Merino black (X3SW), but contrast stitching
for all items (without ornamental seam and centre headrest rear).
Quilting yarn mugello red (nb. 2 272 128), code 1725 E.
(Arrangement as release).
************************************************** ******************
Seam of front and rear seats according to M-multifunction seats.
Remainder of spec. as full leather Merino black (code X3SW).
0944 Later modification by ZS

Following items are in "chrome dark":
* Front grille (twin kidney grille)
* Side panel frame (gill)
* Door handle clasps.

Makes sense, it was for sale about a month ago
I really thought about making an offer, but hesitated too long.
Now I decided to dump money in my current M5

Amazing spec, just a few items missing:
Manual sunshades for rear doors
Rear entertainment system

Anyway, stunning color and perfect spec. Love it!

[Noggie]

Originally Posted by SCD-1983

Makes sense, it was for sale about a month ago
I really thought about making an offer, but hesitated too long.
Now I decided to dump money in my current M5

Amazing spec, just a few items missing:
Manual sunshades for rear doors
Rear entertainment system

Anyway, stunning color and perfect spec. Love it!

Thanks!
I'm very happy with it, I can live with this for a few years before I go for either the F90 M5 or the new M8.

I think since it has tinted windows they did not add the manual blinds, I know the rear seat entertainment is "missing", but not something I'll miss.

I will probably do some minor cosmetic mods to it, mostly add black or carbon details.
Been looking at Vorsteiner lip and diffuser, black or carbon wrap on the roof and the small trunk lid spoiler, on the side skirts I will do some M-Performance'ish wrap.
Not a huge fan of black wheels, so a nice set of wheels is on the shopping list.

[SapphireM5]

Nice car! I coded my ambient lighting to 100% it made it a bit brighter. I think the dash is only white, no color options.

[schrickm5]

Grattis Noggie! Fint!
Good spec list on the car, especially love the red stitching in the leather, must be quite rare.
Will you go to any of the big meetings in the nordics?

[Noggie]

Originally Posted by SapphireM5

Nice car! I coded my ambient lighting to 100% it made it a bit brighter. I think the dash is only white, no color options.

Thanks for answering.
I did some searching, and it appears more people has noticed that the instruments no longer changes to orange, apparently this also happened to the M2 LCI. guess it's supposed to be that way.

I tried with my Carly the other day, but I did not find any coding options for my ambient lighting. I guess I'll just have to live with it, or get a company that do coding have a look.

Originally Posted by schrickm5

Grattis Noggie! Fint!
Good spec list on the car, especially love the red stitching in the leather, must be quite rare.
Will you go to any of the big meetings in the nordics?

Takk.
Red stitching was a big selling point for me, looks great and is probably very rare.

Not sure about meetings, I haven't been very good at attending BMW meetings since 2006. Only the E31 meetings as I've had one of those for 14 years now.

[thxbuff2001]

Because of this thread, Im now thinking of getting an Imola M4.

[pcohen15]

Originally Posted by thxbuff2001

Because of this thread, Im now thinking of getting an Imola M4.

Based on your signature, I'm sensing a trend.

[thxbuff2001]

Originally Posted by pcohen15

Based on your signature, I'm sensing a trend.

I like a garage full of red cars.
Exception to my F10. Its a unicorn.

[PaulT_M5]

It's one of 3 almost identical spec cars (identical but one has the alcantara headlining), all originally destined for Germany: D094617, D094638 and D094639.

[aayaz]

Wow that is a beautiful color and i love the seat stitching!

[Frankster]

Greetings from a fellow norwegian! Awesome color!

[silentm]

This color brings back memories. Had an 4.8 X5 with this combo.

[Noggie]

Originally Posted by thxbuff2001

Because of this thread, Im now thinking of getting an Imola M4.

I dont blame you, absolutely stunning color. I've been on the fence to buy an M4 Convertible and M850i the same color, but when this car came up for sale I jumped on it.

Originally Posted by PaulT_M5

It's one of 3 almost identical spec cars (identical but one has the alcantara headlining), all originally destined for Germany: D094617, D094638 and D094639.

I have the D094639, and my build sheet says
775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE
Sure looks like alcantara to me.

So I may have a special car then?
Do you have any history on the 3 cars, were they used for something special?
I've asked BMW, but so far no reply.



A few more pictures of the interior, and the Ceramic brakes, God I hope I never have to replace those, was quoted over $20.000 for a set of rotors and pad's.
It's great not worrying about brake dust, they don't rust and I know they should last "a lifetime".

Also I think the stance of the wheels are much more aggressive than what I expected, it's the factory installed wheels and no spacers, yet they appear to be much more aggressive than on other M5's with stock setup. Think I need to take them off the car and check the offsets.

[BMWM5NYC]

I had an Imola Red E46 M3. I love this color.

[BMW FOREVER]

Really hope this is not Nouggie's car!

Excerpt from the article posted todat on GTBOARD forum:

Two people were killed in a traffic accident on Wednesday on B 32 at the Wangen-West interchange. A 30-year-old BMW driver wanted to turn left from the A 96 from the south to the Bundesstra ßee towards Ravensburg at around 15.20 o'clock. Suspected due to a driving error, the 30-year-old fell slinging, as a result, came into the opposite lane and collided with the truck of a 53-year-old. Both BMW driver and its 43-year-old passenger suffered fatal injuries during the collision. Two more 20 and 14 year old riders in the backseat suffered serious injuries and had to be recovered from the vehicle wreck by the fire department. They were taken to surrounding clinics by helicopters. The driver of the truck suffered a shock. At the accident site were two emergency doctors, five ambulances with a total of 27 emergency workers and the volunteer fire brigades from Wangen and Amtzell with a total of 31 military workers in action. A crisis intervention team was also deployed locally. In order to clarify the cause of the accident, the prosecutor commissioned a reviewer. The towing service took care of the vehicles involved. During the accident recording, the B 32 and the junction Wangen-West are currently closed until the evening hours. Despite a large-scale diversion, traffic disruptions and back congestion occur.

[Noggie]

Originally Posted by BMW FOREVER

Really hope this is not Nouggie's car!

Excerpt from the article posted todat on GTBOARD forum:

Two people were killed in a traffic accident on Wednesday on B 32 at the Wangen-West interchange. A 30-year-old BMW driver wanted to turn left from the A 96 from the south to the Bundesstra ßee towards Ravensburg at around 15.20 o'clock. Suspected due to a driving error, the 30-year-old fell slinging, as a result, came into the opposite lane and collided with the truck of a 53-year-old. Both BMW driver and its 43-year-old passenger suffered fatal injuries during the collision. Two more 20 and 14 year old riders in the backseat suffered serious injuries and had to be recovered from the vehicle wreck by the fire department. They were taken to surrounding clinics by helicopters. The driver of the truck suffered a shock. At the accident site were two emergency doctors, five ambulances with a total of 27 emergency workers and the volunteer fire brigades from Wangen and Amtzell with a total of 31 military workers in action. A crisis intervention team was also deployed locally. In order to clarify the cause of the accident, the prosecutor commissioned a reviewer. The towing service took care of the vehicles involved. During the accident recording, the B 32 and the junction Wangen-West are currently closed until the evening hours. Despite a large-scale diversion, traffic disruptions and back congestion occur.

No it's not me, even though I'm 43 like one of the victims.

Appreciate the concern for my wellbeing.

Horrible accident, my thoughts to the victims and their next of kind.