1995 BMW (E34) 520i SE TOURING

KEY FACTS

• A sought-after modern classic estate, which features attractive ‘90s styling, a resprayed finish and entirely original grey velour upholstery.
• Under the bonnet sits the 148bhp 2.0-litre ‘M50’ straight-six, coupled with a five-speed automatic transmission.
• It has recently undergone a mechanical overhaul and is presented in solid condition throughout.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• Finished in Fjord Grey paintwork, and the interior is trimmed in grey velour upholstery.
• Factory-fitted air-conditioning and twin sunroofs.
• Aftermarket Bluetooth-compatible Kenwood DAB stereo and rear parking sensors.
• Original owner’s manuals and service book supplied in their factory wallet, along with a raft of maintenance invoices and MOT certificates.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Resprayed Fjord Grey paintwork in excellent condition, now presenting with a few light stone chips and scratches around the front bumper, bonnet and sills. One hairline crack is visible on the nearside front corner, along with a scuff to the nearside rear.
• The original grey velour upholstery is in good order, with just some very early signs of wear to the front seat bases.
• A few surface scratches to the walnut veneer which accents the door cards, dashboard and centre console.
• The vendor reports the nearside rear electric window is inoperative, which is suspected to be caused by a faulty regulator, while the odometer display is missing a few pixels.
• The most recent MOT test was on 8 February 2021 at 92,877 miles, which was a pass with one advisory to monitor a non-excessive front oil leak.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its last scheduled maintenance was undertaken in April 2020 at 90,522 miles, where technicians at Portmill Engineering in Woolwich carried out a major service, changing all the fluids and filters, before servicing the gearbox and fitting a new cam sensor and spark plugs.
• Prior to this, technicians at Portmill Engineering replaced the brakes and various suspension components in January 2020, before carrying out a cooling system overhaul in February 2020.
• The service book indicates that the car was maintained by marque main dealers up until 2006 and by independent specialists up to 2008, with the vendor reporting it has been locally serviced since then.

SUMMARY

This BMW 520i Touring SE (E34) is a smart modern classic, with its original grey velour interior and a resprayed Fjord Grey finish. It has received a good deal of recent mechanical attention, and would be a great candidate for everyday use as a reliable and stylish family wagon.

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