The fourth generation of BMW 5 series E39 bears the mark. The production model began in the summer of 1995. In summer 2003 end of the year, with production E39 daylight saw a successor model or E60. In spring 1997 began production version of the combo model E39, which resulted in the completion of the production version of the previous series 5 E34. In 2000, she carried a tiny lifting model aimed at rejuvenation car. Lifting include details such as front lights (instead of orange used a small circular direction to turn white and orange colored glass lens and reflectors with ringami type of "Angel Eyes"), rear lights, front halogens (round instead of oval) and a slight change in the shape of the bumpers. E39 version was offered in two versions chassis.

Sedan with a luggage capacity of 460l and smart shelf for tools placed in the luggage compartment hatch. Version estate offered 410 liters of the luggage compartment capacity (1525l complex at the back of the couch). Estate was not the model effect, but offered regular size of luggage and was often offered separately from the open rear window and raised the floor.