1994 BMW M5 (E34)

Highlights

One of only 139 right-hand drive M5 3.8L with a 6-speed gearbox
Fully serviced in June and passed its MOT with no advisories
Over £8,000 spent in the last 7 years
Recent work to remove rust and fix all jacking points
Sits on original 18-inch M-sport parallel alloys with matching Continental Pilot Sports tyres

The Appeal

The BMW M5 is a standout model in the world of high-performance saloons. Of these, the E34 was the last of the six-cylinder M5s, and to many is regarded as the model's peak - the all-out keystone for the formula.

This specific example is one of only 139 right-hand drive units with a 6-speed gearbox and 3.8L powerplant. That's a pretty scarce prospect, and enough to get any beamer enthusiast's eyebrows raised. If the E34 is the best of the M5s, this is undoubtedly the best of the E34s.

This 1994 example has recently undergone a full service, and has had over £8,000 spent on it in the last 7 years. Couple up with plenty of time on the advisory-free MOT, and it's obvious this fabulous car has been very well cared for. That lovely Avus blue paintwork is the icing on the cake. What more could you ask for?

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1994
One of only 139 RHD M5 3.8L with a 6-speed gearbox
8 previous registered keepers
In current ownership since 2017
Early history of the car was lost by a previous owner
Full history for the last 12 years
Fully serviced in June and passed its MOT with no advisories
The vendor has spent over £8,000 in the last 7 years of ownership
Complete with:
- V5c document
- Current MOT certificate
- Plenty of invoices
- Original handbooks and manuals
- BMW wallet

The Condition

Bodywork looks in very good order
Paintwork presents well with only some age-related marks
Work has been to remove corrosion - including the front wings, doors, sills, and floorplan
Underside is in good overall order
All jacking points have been repaired
Sits on original 18-inch M-sport parallel alloys
Matching tyres all round (Continental Pilot Sports) which are less than 3 years old and have done less than 4,000 miles
Internally, the car is highly original and very nicely kept
Some wear to the leather, mainly on the driver's bolster, but no holes or tears
Dashboard is largely well presented with only a few marks
Everything works as it should with no confirmed electrical issues
Carpets and headlining appear sound

The Mechanics

3.8L S38 I6 powerplant
Manual transmission with 6 gears
Had 4 new shock absorbers and springs last year due to the failure of the old electro-mechanical system, which is unobtainable from BMW
Old parts have been retained and can be replaced in the future if it becomes possible
The vendor informs us that it is superb to drive
Suspension is reportedly in fine fettle
The vendor notes that the car rides very comfortably but also handles very well

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