1995 BMW E34 525tds Touring For Sale

For sale: BMW E34 525tds Touring - spares or repair

I bought this back in Jan 2017 attracted by the fact that although high mileage (140k) it had a very comprehensive service history. I had new rear shocks, brake discs and pads fitted and during my ownership have added approx 20k miles without issue, including long trips to Belgium and France and the Lake District. Latterly it also proved an excellent workhorse for ferrying materials whilst I built a garden office. Unfortunately it has now failed its MOT - see below - and it's too much for me to tackle.

To be honest I was surprised at the number of issues they have listed as at its last MOT it only had a few advisories and it still runs and drives OK. It's also relatively rust free, couple of very small areas on a door and wing and there are a couple of small welded patches to the underside of the battery area which I had done last year.

So, this is sold as 'spares or repair' and whilst it starts, stops and could be driven, under the new MOT regime it is listed as having one dangerous defect.

I must also mention that prior to failing its MOT it did have a few issues that had to be managed, these being:

1. Parasitic drain on battery (need to remove fuse 20 if parked up for a few days)
2. Central locking not working rear passenger door
3. Digital mileage display not readable (unless you disconnect the battery and then when you first plug in it is - mileage now is c. 162k)
4. Electric lumbar support in seats don't work (but all main adjustments - front, back, height are manual)

Original metric wheels have been replaced by standard ones and tires still have plenty of tread. Blue suede interior is in fair condition.

The car is currently sitting on my drive in the village of Hinton st George in Somerset. I'm available for anyone to come and see it this weekend (11/ 12 Aug) and next (18/ 19 Aug) but unfortunately not around in the week.

If you want more photos/ details please don't hesitate to contact me.


MOT report from 22/ 06/ 18 at Kwik-Fit in Yeovil......

Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):
Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe (1. 1. 11 (b) (ii))

Repair immediately (major defects):
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1. 4. 2 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear leaking (1. 1. 11 (c))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked holed & distorted (7. 1. 1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/ mounting insecure front as marked (5. 3. 3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front as marked (5. 3. 4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5. 3. 4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2. 1. 3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3. 4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3. 4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7. 1. 6 (a))

Repair as soon as possible (minor defects):
Steering box has seepage (2. 1. 1 (e) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4. 7. 1 (b) (i))
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1. 1. 11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5. 3. 4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5. 3. 4 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2. 1. 1 (e) (i))
Steering slightly heavy in operation.
Offside Front Shock absorber has little damping effect.
Rear Brake hoses perishing
Fuel Pipe/ s corroded ()
Sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5. 3. 6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5. 3. 6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8. 4. 1 (a) (i))

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