[Wgosma]

I’d pay for PP inspection- over the last 16 years I’ve purchased three older E39 sedans, all private sale/single owner cars- always did inspections. IMO It’s money in the bank on these cars.

Service/repair records likely can be had if car was serviced at one dealership. As recall BMW North America does retain service records on all USA cars, but that is only thru the car's warranty period; once work is done outside warranty the only source of the info is the BMW Dealer who performed the work.