Got Infos from a M550i build at 30.08.2016.
There is mentioned that it have a Active Sound Design Module (marked red down below)
So no real V8 Sound
Vehicle identification number
Mileage (central data) 2 km
Model designation M550I XD JB03
Production date 30-08-2016
Series / Engine type G30 / N63R
Number of keys 2
Color A90 sophisto-grau brillant metallic
Key system BDC2015
Options / retrofits
Options
01CA Selection of COP-relevant vehicles
01CB CO2 equipment
022F BMW LA wheel double spoke styling 664M
0258 Tyres with runflat properties
02NH M Sport brake
02TB Sport automatic gearbox
02VB Tyre pressure display
02VF Adaptive M chassis
0300 Emergency spare wheel
0302 Alarm system
0322 Comfort access
0403 Glass roof, electrical
0416 Roller sun visor, rear lateral
0423 Floor mats velours
0428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
0459 Seat adjustment, electric, with memory
0465 Through-loading system
0481 Sports seat
04HA Seat heating, front and rear
04K7 Interior trim alu.rhomb.w.accent strip
04UR Ambient interior light
0508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
0524 Adaptive Headlights
0534 Automatic air conditioning
05DS Emergency release, luggage compartment
0609 Navigation system Professional
0610 Head-up display
0645 BMW US Radio
0650 CD player
0655 Satellite tuner
0676 HiFi speaker system
06AC Intelligent emergency call
06AE TELESERVICES
0710 M leather steering wheel
0715 M Aerodynamics package
0754 M Rear spoiler
0760 High gloss shadow line
0775 Headlining anthracite
0823 Hot-climate version
0842 Cold-climate version
0845 Acoustic fasten seat belt reminder
0850 Additional Export tank filling
0853 Language version, English
08EB Steuerung Einzelbetriebserlaubnis
08EK Dummy-SALAPA
08KL Oil service interval 15,000 km/12 months
08R9 Refrigerant R1234yf
08S4 Decoding, variable light distribution
08SM Car ident. number visible from outside
08TN Daytime driv.lights adjus.via light menu
0909 Dummy-SALAPA
0925 Dummy-SALAPA
0991 Dummy-SALAPA
09AC Dummy-SALAPA
09AD ABSCHLIESSBARE TARNPLANE
Control units:
0002608021 ACTIVE SOUND DESIGN Harman Kardon
0001003014 Advanced Telematic Module PEIKER acustics GmbH
1619600864 Airbag-Elektronik 35up Continental Automotive
9680000902 Body Domain Controller Continental Automotive
9680000902 Central Gateway Continental Automotive
0003558476 Dynamische Stabilitätskontrolle TRW
0000073684 Elektrische Lenkung ZF Lenksysteme
0000000651 Front Licht Modul Links Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
0000000776 Front Licht Modul Rechts Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
1162100344 Funktionszentrum Dach Reinshagen => Delphi
1002054969 Gangwahlschalter Marquardt
0161822902 Getriebesteuergerät 8HPxx ZF
0004295318 Instrumentenkombi Bosch High Johnson Controls
0161940048 Klimaautomatik Preh
1616812863 Längsmomentverteilung MAGNA Powertrain AG & Co KG
0030215092 Motorelektronik DME880, DME8C0 Slave Bosch
0030215091 Motorelektronik DME8xx Bosch
0003218839 Next Big Thing Evolution NBTevo (NBT Nachfolger) Becker
1620909508 Power Control Unit Hella
0055080949 Sitzmodul Beifahrer Temic
0055080946 Sitzmodul Fahrer Temic
1620300784 Ultraschallsensor Steuergerät Valeo
1607190010 Virtuelle Dynamik Plattform Temic
0000337497 Zentrale Bedieneinheit Preh
source: bmwvin.co.uk