Overview of the BMW Alpina B5 GT Limousine
This is a May 2024 BMW Alpina B5 GT Limousine, chassis code 7BA-5M5C, finished in Imola Red and offered at USS Tokyo as lot 75513. It is a one owner, right hand drive, official dealer import with 15,410 km on the sheet, approximately 9,575 miles. The auction grade is 4.5 with an interior grade of A, which places it among the cleanest cars that reach the Japanese auction floor.
The sheet notes that this is its first appearance at auction and that it was bought in directly from a private owner. A nearly new BMW Alpina B5 with this little use, factory Individual paint and an Alpina extended warranty on record is an uncommon thing to see from Japan, and it will draw interest from buyers in many countries.
The Drive Review of the BMW Alpina B5
The Alpina B5 is built around a 4.4 litre twin turbocharged V8, reworked by Alpina at Buchloe in Bavaria from the BMW V8 family. Alpina fitted its own turbochargers, cooling and exhaust, and the figures quoted for this generation are around 608 PS and 800 Nm. Those numbers matter less than the delivery. Torque arrives low in the rev range and keeps pulling, so the car covers ground with a long, unhurried surge rather than the raw edge of an M car.
Power goes through a ZF eight speed automatic and an all wheel drive system that sends most of its effort to the rear in normal driving. Alpina tuned the suspension and steering to favour composure, so the B5 settles at speed like a grand tourer. The cluster in the photographs shows the Comfort mode selected, which is how many owners use the car most of the time. In faster driving the chassis stays flat and the drive system puts the power down in poor weather as well as dry. It is a very fast car that feels calm and refined, and that is exactly what its owners want. Alpina quotes a top speed of around 330 km/h, and the speedometer scale in the photograph runs to 340.
Compared with a modern M5 the B5 is softer edged and more relaxed, with a luxury interior and a quieter cabin. Compared with older Alpinas it is heavier and more technical, with full digital instruments and a long list of driver aids. Its appeal is effortless pace in a body that does not shout about it, though the red paint on this car certainly changes that.
Auction Details
The car is lot 75513 at USS Tokyo, sale date 22 October 2026 in Japan. The sheet heading is Imported Car Prime Corner. The auction start price is ¥13,600,000. Autoselecta has not set a guide bidding range for this car. One similar car has sold at Japanese auction for £107,441. That is an auction result, not an Autoselecta sale, and it may differ from this car in version and condition, so treat it only as a loose reference point.
The minimum bid and the estimated landed cost for your country are calculated live in the price panel on this page, so please refer to that panel rather than to any figure in this text. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer and model: BMW Alpina B5, grade GT Limousine, four door saloon. Chassis code 7BA-5M5C, frame number WAP52CH040CM21918. First registration May 2024 (Reiwa 6). Engine capacity 4,400 cc, petrol. Transmission is a floor shift automatic, drive is 4WD and the steering is on the right. Five seats. Exterior colour is original red, described on the sheet as Imola Red, and the colour code box is blank. Interior colour is black tones.
The sheet gives 15,410 km, which is approximately 9,575 miles. The cluster in the photograph shows a figure of 15405.6 km next to a speed reading, which sits close to the sheet and is probably a trip or journey figure rather than the main odometer, though the photograph does not make that certain. Dimensions on the sheet are length 498 cm, width 187 cm and height 148 cm. Shaken (Japanese roadworthiness inspection) is valid until 22 May 2027. The registration plate is Shinagawa 358 sa 1102 and the recycling deposit is ¥20,540.
Factory Features and Equipment
The sheet lists three factory options. The car has LCNL exclusive seats, the BMW Individual body colour, and right hand drive, shown as option code 345. Automatic climate control is recorded in the air conditioning box. The inspector notes half leather trim.
The equipment box with the sunroof, original alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, leather, TV, navigation and airbag labels has no clear individual marking, so no equipment can be confirmed from it. From the photographs, the car has bronze multispoke alloy wheels with Alpina centre caps, an Alpina front lip, quad exhaust outlets, a large central display with an iDrive controller and a full digital instrument cluster reading ALPINA B5 GT. A roof with a dark glass appearance is visible, but a sunroof or panoramic roof is not confirmed by the sheet. Wheel size and navigation are also not confirmed.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
The sheet title translates as Imported Car Prime Corner. The sales points read: first time at auction, bought in directly from a private owner, one owner and Imola Red. The factory options are the LCNL exclusive seats, Individual body colour and right hand drive with option code 345. The new car service book with warranty booklet box is circled as present, and the import category is official dealer.
The points to note say the car is enrolled in the ALPINA new car extended warranty programme, valid until 22 May 2029. The sheet adds that it is not known whether the warranty can be transferred to a new owner, so a buyer should not assume that it can. The sheet also states that the owner's handbook, warranty booklet and spare key will be sent on later. They are not with the car at the time of the inspection.
The inspector's report reads as follows: half leather, seat creases, small scuffs on the steering wheel, small scratches and light dirt in the cabin, wheel scratches, door mirror scratches, and scratches and small dents in various places. The vehicle history box for non private use is blank. The spare tyre symbol on the diagram carries no marking. No warning lights, oil or coolant leaks, engine or gearbox faults, or air conditioning faults are recorded on the sheet.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The diagram is light. On the front bumper there is an A2 mark, a scratch, together with scuff scratches. These are the sort of marks left by close parking or road use on the lower front end, and the lip spoiler there is the likely area, although the sheet does not say. The bonnet has an A mark for a scratch, and the roof carries a faint scratch. On the right side, the rear door has a scratch, and a scuff scratch is marked on the lower part of the rear door or sill area, though the exact position of this one is not certain from the sheet. The rear bumper has a scratch.
There are no markings for dents, panel repair, replaced panels, repainting, rust or corrosion. The inspector's general note of small dents in various places does not appear as a specific mark on the diagram, so a buyer should look closely at the photographs. In the images the paint appears glossy and even, and a reflection on the rear bumper corner is visible in the rear photograph, which may be worth a closer look. Overall this is a collector grade, almost new car with some light handling marks, and the grade of 4.5 fits that.
Interior Condition
The interior grade is A. The photographs show a black interior with a dark textured dashboard trim, a contrast stitched upholstery, a gear selector with the iDrive dial and a large central display. The inspector notes seat creases, small scuffs on the steering wheel and small scratches with light dirt in the cabin. These are modest findings for the age of the car. The cabin appears to have clothing and items on the transmission tunnel and passenger side in the photograph, which are not part of the car's equipment. The cluster photograph shows a clean digital display with no warning lights visible beyond a seat belt reminder symbol.
Japanese Auction Grades
Auction grades run from 1 to 5 for the overall body and mechanical condition, with 4.5 sitting near the top of the scale for a car with only light marks. The interior grade A is the best letter on the scale and means a very clean cabin. Both the grade and the sheet are an independent guide to condition, not a guarantee.
Model History
Alpina was founded by Burkard Bovensiepen in Buchloe, and began by tuning BMW cars in the 1960s. The company became a recognised manufacturer in its own right, building cars on BMW platforms with its own engines, suspension and interiors. The B5 name was used from the 1980s, and this generation is based on the G30 5 Series, in its facelifted form with the larger grille and revised lights. BMW Group announced in 2022 that it would take over the Alpina brand name, with Alpina's independent car production due to end at the close of 2025, which gives the final Buchloe cars an added significance.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
The BMW Alpina B5 is a limited production car, made by hand in small numbers at Buchloe, and Alpina builds cars to individual order. A right hand drive version with factory Individual paint such as Imola Red is a rarer car again. Buyers also value the way that it blends supercar pace with luxury comfort, and the end of independent Alpina production adds to its status for many enthusiasts. Cars of this age are not yet old enough for the United States 25 year rule, but demand elsewhere is strong and low mileage examples are hard to source. No one can say what future values will be, and this should not be seen as an investment.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
The Alpina V8 is based on a BMW V8 family that had known issues in earlier forms, such as oil consumption, leaks around the turbo area and the cooling system, so check the service record and the condition of the engine bay carefully once the car arrives. Ask for a full diagnostic scan of the engine, gearbox and driver assistance systems. This is a 2024 car, so its running gear is young, but the complex electronics of a G30 generation car and the digital instruments reward a check of every function. Look at the large alloy wheels for kerb damage in particular, as the sheet records wheel scratches, and inspect the lower front lip, where the front bumper marks are recorded.
For this car, confirm what you will receive regarding the warranty. The sheet says that the Alpina extended warranty runs to 22 May 2029, but that it is unknown if it can be transferred, so ask the seller or Alpina directly if this matters to you. Check which keys and books arrive, and make sure they match what the sheet says is to be sent later.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japanese cars are generally low in mileage, are well documented and carry an auction sheet that gives an honest account of their condition. For a car like this one, with one owner, just over 15,000 km and an extended warranty record, the Japanese market gives access to examples that are difficult to find at home.
Ultimate Guide For Japanese Imports
The process starts with checking the auction sheet, then placing a maximum bid, and, if you win, arranging payment, deregistration, export documents and shipping. On arrival you will need to meet the import, emissions and registration requirements of your own country, which differ from market to market, so check them before bidding. Right hand drive also matters for some countries, so confirm that this is suitable for yours.
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Autoselecta gives you direct access to Japanese auctions, translates and checks the auction sheet for you, helps with vehicle sourcing and bidding, and handles export paperwork and shipping. We support you with import and arrival in your country, track the vehicle where tracking is available, and stay in contact with you throughout. We do not promise savings, only a clear and transparent process.
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Auction Caution
Auction cars are inspected before the sale, but they remain used vehicles, and the auction sheet is an independent guide to condition and not a mechanical warranty. Performance cars of this kind may need servicing, maintenance or refurbishment after purchase. For this car, please remember the inspector's findings: seat creases, small scuffs on the steering wheel, small scratches and light dirt in the cabin, wheel scratches, door mirror scratches, scratches and small dents in various places, and the diagram marks on the front bumper, bonnet, roof, right rear door, right lower rear door or sill, and rear bumper. The warranty transfer is unknown, and the handbook, warranty booklet and spare key are to follow later. The equipment on the sheet is not confirmed.
