1995 BMW E34 525i Sport Manual – Avus Blue – Throwing Stars

1995 BMW E34 525i Sport Manual – Avus Blue – Throwing Stars – 19 Year Ownership – Original Example.
With a heavy heart, after 19 years of ownership the time has come for my BMW E34 525i Sport to move on to its next enthusiast owner. The car has been garaged throughout my ownership and carefully maintained with a focus on preserving its originality rather than modifying it. Over the years I have carried out extensive preventative maintenance to keep the car driving exactly as it should.
I have a full YouTube walkaround and engine start video. Please message me through the 'Contact Seller' button and I will send it to you immediately.
Finished in the iconic Avus Blue, this is a genuine original and unmodified example, something that is becoming increasingly rare today.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS :
• Owned for 19 years – garaged during ownership
• 12 months MOT (just over 11 months remaining)
• Fully standard, unmodified factory Sport specification – Avus Blue – manual – M50
(BMW M50B25TU 2. 5-litre 24-valve straight six with VANOS – 192bhp)
• 155, 667 miles
• Full BMW toolkit and glovebox torch present
• Original BMW cross-spoke alloy spare wheel (Style 5) with jack and wheel chock in rear compartment
• Extensive receipts, documentation and BMW dealer wallet including old tax discs
• Original BMW Business radio/ cassette stereo
• On-board trip computer
• 2 sets of keys and immobiliser fobs
• No structural rust – verified at recent MOT
• Sport interior in excellent condition with new black roof lining (old one sagged)
• All switches, lights etc working – no dashboard warning lights (engine/ SRS etc)

UPGRADES/ SYMPATHETIC ENHANCEMENTS
• Original staggered BMW Style 21 “M System II” wheels (Throwing Stars) originally fitted to the E34 M5.
• Tyres: Kumho Ecsta SPT all round with minimum 6mm tread remaining
• Sizes: Front 235/ 45 ZR17 – Rear 255/ 40 ZR17
• BMW illuminated gear knob fitted (original included in sale)
• Auto-dimming rear view mirror retrofit (original included)
• OEM BMW seat armrests fitted to both driver and passenger seats
All upgrades have been kept period-correct and sympathetic to the car.

KEY MAINTENANCE AND WORK CARRIED OUT
Over the years I have carried out extensive preventative maintenance including:
• All brake discs, pads and shoes replaced
• Complete brake caliper rebuild (new pistons and seals)
• Stainless steel braided brake hoses (Wezmoto)
• Fuel lines fully replaced including lines from fuel tank (copper lines)
• Auxiliary belts replaced
• Viscous fan replaced
• Thermostat and housing replaced
• Rocker cover gasket replaced
• Complete gear linkage rebuild (no slack or free play)
• Front and rear lower control arms, bushes and drop links replaced
• Always serviced with high-quality parts (oil, plugs and filters)
• BMW blue coolant always used
• Air conditioning re-gassed – fully working and cold
• LSD oil changed
• New Yuasa battery fitted a couple of years back.
• Lanoguard underside protection treatment
• Rooflining covering replaced (black as standard)

ABOUT THE 525 SPORT
The UK-market 525i Sport was the final evolution of the E34 and included several upgrades over the standard 525i, including:
• Factory M-Technic Sport body kit
• BMW Sport suspension
• Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
• Shadowline exterior trim
• Sport interior trim and steering wheel
• 5-speed manual gearbox
• BMW M50 2. 5L straight-six engine
• Interior features Anthracite cloth / leather BMW Sport seats with Burr Walnut interior trim.

HONEST POINTS
In the interest of full transparency some points to note:
• Surface corrosion around the fuel filler recess (a known E34 issue). This was treated previously and the metal remains solid.
• Small dent on lower driver-side front door and wing.
• Minor paint blemishes and stone chips consistent with age across the body.
• Small screw holes in passenger-side centre console (likely from an old phone holder prior to my ownership – visible in video).
• Small hairline crack in gear knob surround (approx 10mm).
• Rear electric window occasionally sticks. Motors, switches and relay are working – likely just requires lubrication.
• Occasional check control warnings on start-up (brake lights, coolant etc). A common E34 issue caused by the Check Control Module (CCM). Warnings usually clear once driving.
• Small scuff on front passenger alloy and minor mark on driver’s side alloy. Rear alloys unmarked.
• Steering occasionally feels slightly heavy and may benefit from a minor steering box adjustment.
None of the above detract from the driving experience but are mentioned for full honesty.

MORE DETAILS
• Walkaround and cold start video available (link above)
• More photos shown in comments
• Private registration (MI4 JED) shown in photos/ video is NOT included. The car has been returned to its original registration which is M356 LBO.

PRICE
£7, 995 ONO
Located in Oldbury, West Midlands
Viewings, inspections and any questions welcome. This has been a much-loved car during my ownership and I would very much like to see it go to another enthusiast who will continue to care for it. With a little cosmetic attention it has the potential to be an excellent example of an increasingly rare E34 525i Sport.