1992 BMW E34 540i

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Highlights

  • Comprehensive service history
  • Extensive maintenance record including respray in 2015
  • New suspension springs, brake calipers, and exhaust system
  • High specification with heated Buffalo leather and wood veneers
  • Choice of Styling 4 and Styling 5 summer and winter rims 
  • Valid Polish technical inspection certificate 

The Appeal

The first two generations of the 5-Series were good, but the E34 was very good. It is the car that seriously kick-started BMW’s executive car reign.  The V8 540i is the choice of aficionados. 
The M5 may be quicker, but not by much. Instead the 540i is loved because it blends 282bhp urge with the sort of cossetting luxury that executive buyers value. 
This smart burgundy metallic 540i is proof that these cars are engineered to run and run. Likely that is also thanks to its excellent service history, which has covered routine as well as preventative maintenance over the years. 
It arrived in Poland from Germany in 2015 and has been serviced and improved ever since. The high factory specification and valid Polish technical inspection certificate are further reasons to jump in and enjoy a very good example of one of the 1990s finest executive expresses. 

 
 

The History and Paperwork

  • Imported from Germany to Poland in 2015 with 277,000 kms on the clock
  • Purchased from the first registered keeper
  • Full folder of service summaries and books
  • Current mileage stands at 292,000 kms
  • The vehicle has a valid Polish technical inspection certificate 
Maintenance since arriving in Poland: 
2015: 
  • Second coat of paint with factory correct colour 
  • Plastic elements and door handles replaced 
  • New sill covers and bottom M-package door covers
  • Brake caliper restoration + new brake discs and pads
  • New suspension springs
  • Fluids and filters replaced for engine and gearbox including flush 
2016:
  • Replacement exhaust system (original exhaust comes with the car)
  • New steering wheel - M-pack + new leather
2017:
  • New power steering pump
2018:
  • Replacement brake and fuel lines
  • New fuel pump
  • Radio replaced with original Bavaria CD (original cassette unit comes with the car)
2021:
  • New battery
  • Original phone unit mounted
2023:
  • Reupholstered headlining

 
 

The Condition

  • Repainted in 2015 in original factory correct colour 
  • Burgundy metallic paintwork in very good order
  • Extensive improvements since 2015 detailed above 
  • Bodywork is very straight with no noticeable corrosion or deterioration 
  • Exterior fittings replaced since 2015 as detailed above 
  • Deep dish BMW alloy wheels with Uniroyal tyres 
  • High specification car with highlights summarised below 
  • Few signs of wear across interior with well kept surfaces 
Specification: 
  • Sports seats with Buffalo leather and heating in very good, like-new condition 
  • Refurbished sports steering wheel
  • Electric front and rear windows 
  • Rear window blinds 
  • Armrest with casette holder
  • BMW fuel cannister
  • Styling 4 alloy summer rims
  • Styling 5 winter wheels

 
 

The Mechanics

  • Highly regarded M60 282bhp V8 4litre engine 
  • 5spd automatic gearbox 
  • Regularly serviced and preventative maintenance outlined above 
  • Exhaust system replaced in 2016
  • Power steering pump replaced in 2017
  • New brake and fuel lines fitted in 2018
  • Fuel pump replaced in 2018 
  • Battery fitted in 2021

 
 


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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1992
  • Make BMW
  • Model 5 Series
  • Colour Dark red
  • Odometer 292,000 Kilometres
  • Engine size 4000
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Trade
  • Town Warsaw
  • Country Poland
Bidding history
6 bids from 4 bidders
  • morris2•••• €10,000 30/04/24
  • 104affi•••• €7,000 25/04/24
  • morris2•••• €5,600 25/04/24
  • miguel-•••• €750 25/04/24
  • Europea•••• €500 25/04/24
  • miguel-•••• €375 24/04/24
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