I Bought a Cheap V8 BMW With NO MOT… Was This a Mistake? | E60 545i Manual

Follow the full BMW E60 V8 project here:    • BMW E60 - 545i 4.4 v8 Manual   Check out my Instagram:   / slickrick365yt   I’ve finally done it… I bought myself a BMW E60 545i V8 manual — with NO MOT 😅 In this video, we take a full first look around the car, inspect the good and the bad, and start tackling some of the first essential jobs needed to get it through an MOT and back on the road properly. This 2004 BMW E60 545i features the legendary N62B44 4.4 V8 engine paired to a rare factory 6-speed manual gearbox — something you really don’t see very often anymore. Jobs in this episode include: 🔧 First inspection and walkaround 🔧 Fixing MOT concerns 🔧 LED bulb upgrades 🔧 Headlight restoration 🔧 General tidy-up and first impressions The aim with this project is simple: Build a usable OEM+ V8 daily driver without spending a fortune. Chapters 0:00 Introducing the New Project: BMW E60 545i V8 1:24 The Backstory: Why I Chose a Rare 6-Speed Manual 2:44 Exhaust Check: Straight-Piped Quad Pipes (M5 Style) 3:58 THE COLD START: Hearing that N62 V8 Roar 4:55 Interior Tour: SE Comfort Seats & Memory Tech 5:54 Headlight Inspection: Foggy Lenses & Dead Angel Eyes 6:50 Unboxing the Autoglym Headlight Restoration Kit 7:28 STEP 1: Removing the E60 Headlight Units (T30 & 8mm) 9:42 The "Shed Tool" Disaster: Dropping Tools in the Engine Bay 10:23 Rescue Mission: Using the Magnetic Pickup Tool 14:05 Success! Removing the Unit & Assessing the Grime 15:26 STEP 2: Sanding the Lenses (800 to 3000 Grit) 18:30 Final Buffing: Restoring the Crystal Clear Finish 19:30 Angel Eye Upgrade: LED vs. Original Halogen 21:08 Reinstalling the Headlights (The "Tucking" Technique) 22:48 Pro-Tip: Using Unexposed Metal for Alignment 24:49 How to Swap the Angel Eye Bulbs Without Removing the Unit 25:50 TECH FIX: Improving Loose Spade Connectors & Heat Shrinking 31:28 Testing the New LED Look: Results & MOT Prep 33:18 Final Thoughts: What’s Next for the 545i? ☕ Found this video useful? If it helped you fix something, saved you some money, or you simply enjoy following the projects, you can support On The Drive here: https://buymeacoffee.com/slickrick - every contribution helps towards tools, parts and making more videos. Rick - - - - - - - - 🛒 SHOPPING LIST ITEMS🛒 - - - - - - - - - LED Bulb Upgrades: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373263242666 AutoGlym Headlight Restoration Kit: https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car... - - - - - - - - ⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️ - - - - - - - - - I’m not a trained mechanic — just an enthusiast working on my own cars at home. If you’re unsure about carrying out repairs or modifications yourself, always seek professional advice and stay safe. - - - - - - - - 🔑 HASHTAGS 🔑 - - - - - - - - - #bmwlife #e60 #545i #bmwe60 #n62 #v8 #manualbmw #projectcar #bmw545i #oemplus #carrestoration #dailydriver #bmwlife #v8bmw