Checking For Damage & Wear
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2002 BMW M5, 2002 BMW 540i, 2001 BMW M5, 2001 BMW 540i, and 2000 BMW M5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check steering sleeves, flexible disk and axle and tie rod sleeves for damage (e.g. cracks, holes), for leaks or missing clamping bands on gaiters.