1995 BMW (E34) 525 TDS - 18,485 MILES

KEY FACTS

• A very well-preserved example of the modern classic saloon, with remarkably low mileage and a sleek Boston Green Metallic finish.
• Under the bonnet is the intercooler variant of the 2.5-litre straight-six diesel engine, producing 141bhp, coupled with a five-speed manual transmission.
• Maintained by marque main dealers and specialists.
• Garaged throughout its life when not in use and kept in storage from 2006 to 2020.
• Originally delivered to Henry Brothers in Glasgow, was purchased by a motor museum after coming out of storage in 2019, and was acquired by the vendor last year.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• Boston Green Metallic paintwork, Silver Grey Montana leather, graduated tint screen, air-conditioning, sunroof.
• Dealer fitted options include a rear spoiler, six-CD changer and additional floor mats.
• Stamped service book, original sales invoice, a raft of maintenance invoices and two keys included.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage, and the vendor states it is genuinely rust-free throughout.
• Boston Green Metallic paintwork in excellent overall condition, benefiting from a Stage Two machine polish and a ceramic coating.
• Silver Grey Montana leather is in superb ‘time warp’ condition, thanks to the car’s very low mileage.
• Excellent walnut veneers across the door cards, dashboard and gear knob.
• No electrical faults have been reported.
• The most recent MOT test was on 20 March 2020 at 18,136 miles, which was a first-time pass with no advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent scheduled maintenance was in May 2020 at 18,319 miles at Banbridge Motor Works, where specialist BMW technician Colm Hyland changed the engine oil, filter and windscreen washer pump, before cleaning and re-greasing the fuel and brake pipes.
• During the vendor’s custody, the air-conditioning condenser has been replaced and the system re-gassed, and is still in perfect working order.
• The underside has been Waxoyled and the original BBS wheels have been replaced with period refurbished BMW-fitment BBS alternatives, due to metric tyre fitment issues.
• The original metric-size BBS alloys will be included in the sale.

Summary of maintenance:

• 22/05/2020 - 18,319 miles - Banbridge Motor Works
• 07/08/2006 - 18,016 miles - Calderton BMW
• 01/03/2004 - 13,505 miles - Calderton BMW
• 22/11/1997 - 8,822 miles - Calderton BMW
• 01/08/1996 - 4,708 miles - John Clark (Aberdeen) BMW

SUMMARY

This BMW 525 TDS is a refined saloon, which is presented in exceptional ‘time warp’ condition with incredibly low mileage, and is unquestionably one of the very best preserved examples of the E34 model. A very rare example of the breed, it should make a practical, stylish and reliable driver for years to come.

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