1996 BMW (E34) 525i TOURING - MANUAL

KEY FACTS

• A good, usable example of the E34-generation estate car, benefitting from frequent maintenance and equipped with the involving manual gearbox.
• Under the bonnet is the 2.5-litre ‘M50’ straight-six, producing around 189bhp and driving the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 525i Touring left the factory finished in the elegant hue of Orient Blue over a grey cloth-upholstered interior, which is accented by handsome wood trim.
• Equipment includes the rare sliding double sunroof, electric front and rear windows, and a split-opening tailgate for added convenience.
• It rides on an original set of 15-inch split-rim alloy wheels, which would benefit from refurbishment.
• While the car is almost entirely original, it has been fitted with a modern DAB radio head unit with Bluetooth and USB connectivity, and a head-up display unit has been fitted for the speedometer.
• This 5-series touring will be accompanied by its original service book with stamps approximately every 10,000 miles, as well as an extensive folder of paperwork including parts receipts and service invoices, detailing the car’s history from new. The seller is also supplying the car’s original first aid kit, tool kit, its rear load cover, and a set of 5-series rubber floor mats.

CONDITION

• There is no known accident damage; however there is visible corrosion on the car’s sills and across the bottom of all four doors. Other rust has previously been repaired with receipts on file.
• Beyond the visible areas of corrosion, the Orient Blue paintwork is in fair order, with minor marks and blemishes around the car, including stone chips on the bonnet and front bumper, scratches on the passenger-side door mirror cover and a scuff on the driver’s-side corner of the front bumper.
• There is also some cosmetic damage to the black plastic rear valance, which has been temporarily repaired with tape.
• Inside, the trim is in impressive condition for its age, with no rips or tears in the durable grey cloth upholstery and only a few minor scratches on the wood trim.
• The original speedometer no longer functions, hence a head-up display unit has been fitted to account for this.
• There are no other known electrical issues with the car, and there are no warning lights displayed on the dashboard.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 18 November 2020 at 139,608 miles, which resulted in a clean pass after the brake pipes and flexi hoses were replaced.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This 525i’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in November 2020 at 139,608 miles by Colin & Phil Motor Repairs. A full service, this included a spark plug, coolant and brake fluid change, as well as replacement of the rear shock absorbers, the power steering hose and the flexi brake hoses and lines.
• During the seller’s ownership, the gearbox oil has also been changed and the engine mounts have been replaced. The sunroof mechanism has also been serviced.

SUMMARY

This BMW 525i Touring is a practical mid-90s estate car, which is equipped with a desirable five-speed manual transmission and boasts a particularly smart interior. While its bodywork needs some attention to bring it up to a good standard, it should prove to be a usable and reliable daily driver and load-lugger as-is.

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