Highlights
- Rare Limited Edition celebrating the 10th anniversary of BMW Japan, specially finished by BMW Motorsport GmbH
- One of approximately 50 535i variants believed to have been produced
- The vendor describes this as a time-warp car that has never been restored or recreated
- The vendor states the paintwork is entirely original and has never been repainted
- Purchased from a private collection in the Netherlands and only ever stored indoors
The Appeal
The BMW E34 535i Limited Edition is among the most coveted variants of the E34 range. Produced to mark the 10th anniversary of BMW's corporate presence in Japan, these cars were sent directly to the BMW Motorsport facility for bespoke upgrades before export, resulting in a specification that blended the revered 3.4-litre M30 straight-six with an interior treatment far beyond that of a standard 535i. With production believed to total around 200 Anniversary cars, of which only approximately 50 were 535i variants, encountering one outside Japan is a genuinely rare event.
This particular example was sourced from a private collection in the Netherlands, where it had only ever been stored indoors. Showing 22,172 km on the odometer, it is identified by its factory 'Limited Edition designed by BMW Motorsport' plaque and unique '10th Anniversary BMW Japan' sill plates. The vendor considers it a time-warp car: never restored, never repainted, and still bearing traces of factory-applied wax around the body. For collectors of rare, low-kilometre E34s, this is an opportunity that may not come around again easily.
Key Information
- Mileage: 22,172 km (indicated)
- Country of registration: Republic of Ireland
- Technical inspection status: valid until May 2027
- Technical specs: 3.4-litre M30 straight-six petrol, five-speed automatic, factory sport suspension, limited-slip differential
- Paperwork: Factory 'Limited Edition designed by BMW Motorsport' plaque and '10th Anniversary BMW Japan' sill plates present
The Detail
- Major service completed with all fluids, we are told
- The vendor states the exterior presents in very good order
- Motorsport-specified two-tone black and Silver Grey leather sports seats, matching door trim, Bird's Eye Maple woodwork, and black headlining
- The vendor states the interior presents in very good order, with the rear seats appearing as though they have never been sat in
- The vendor reports all seals and glass appear in very good order
- The vendor states the wheels appear free from notable defects
- Engine bay reportedly retains its original details, with bolts and fixings still showing their distinctive factory golden finish
- Traces of factory-applied wax reportedly still present around the car
- Original spare wheel remains untouched, complete with factory markings
- The vendor states the car starts and idles well, feels tight and fresh on the road, and gives the impression of driving a far newer car
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