Man buys the world's first wrecked BMW M5 G90 to try and become the first person to ever rebuild one

The BMW M5 G90 had barely hit the roads before one ended up completely wrecked, turning a dream car into a nightmare almost overnight.

For most people, that would have been the end of the story.

But for YouTuber Chris Slix, it was just the beginning.

Knowing full well it was going to be an uphill challenge, he decided to try rebuilding what could be the first crashed example of this brand-new performance BMW.

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The hybrid car technology made things more complicated

That decision was no small gamble.

The BMW M5 G90 represented a major leap forward for BMW, combining a twin-turbo V8 with hybrid technology, making it one of the most advanced M cars ever built.

With around 700hp and cutting-edge electronics, it was less of a traditional project car and more of a rolling tech experiment.

The complexity of the hybrid system made things more difficult.

“Fixing this M5 is going to be one of the hardest jobs we’ve ever done,” said Slix.

The scale of the damage quickly became clear.

A full corner of the suspension had been torn off, the steering rack was destroyed, and even the rear differential had taken a hit.

Underneath, things looked even worse.

Components were bent, cracked, or completely missing.

The car, which weighed over 2.6 tonnes, made moving it a challenge.

“The car’s too heavy for us to move even on skates,” he admitted, highlighting just how different this new-generation M car was compared to older builds.

And then came the cost.

Despite buying the wreck for around £46,500, or $62,000, repair estimates quickly spiraled.

Headlights alone were priced at roughly £4,000 ($5,300), while the radiator pack could reach £10,000 ($13,300).

Add in suspension, body panels, electronics, and hybrid components, and the total risk became clear.

With such a new model, used parts were nearly impossible to source, forcing reliance on expensive dealer components.

Fixing the BMW M5 G90 is a great way to convey a message

Interestingly, the difficulty of the project was exactly why the YouTuber was keen to take it on.

As hybrid and electric systems became more common, Slix wanted to find out whether independent builders could still work on modern performance cars, or if everything would soon be locked behind dealerships.

“I want to find out whether a regular person like me, or you, is still going to be able to fix their own car,” he said.

Despite the setbacks, there were small wins along the way.

Some parts, like the engine mounts, turned out far cheaper than expected, offering brief relief in an otherwise daunting rebuild.

But the road ahead remained long and uncertain.

If you want to check out his progress thus far, you can watch the full video below:

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