
£1,830
1996 BMW 525i Touring (E34)
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2020
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 BMW 525i Touring is a late model E34 with a manual gearbox and a detailed service history, including 18 service stamps. It features desirable options like a sliding sunroof (though malfunctioning) and comes with extra parts, but has some known issues like a faulty speedometer.

Condition
6
The car has high mileage but a comprehensive service history. There are some known issues like the sunroof malfunction and speedometer fault. Recent maintenance and included extras add value.
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Manual
Transmission:
WBAHJ520XOGC87137
Chassis No:
Odometer:
139,660 miles
N509HLO
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
[Catalogue Description]
Points of note
£1,830
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,185
Median Price (Since 2020)
£26,892
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 05 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
147,364 miles
Registration Date
1996-03-21
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 06 2023 with 147,364 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Dec 11 2021 with 146,091 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Nov 18 2020 with 139,608 miles
Failed
On Nov 05 2020 with 139,608 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Brake pipe excessively corroded Both from front to rear flexi hoses! (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All at rear of vehicle! (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Oct 22 2019 with 136,930 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Oct 23 2018 with 130,027 miles
Passed
On Nov 02 2017 with 12,306 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Passed
On Nov 16 2016 with 116,982 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Nov 16 2015 with 112,072 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front one of two washer jet blocked
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear sub frame bushes split (2.4.G.2)
- font to rear fuel pipes corroded and both fuel pipes to tank and across rear subframe
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened both front to rear pipes and across rear diff to o/s/r brake hose flexi (3.6.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded small pipe to brake hose flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded small pipe to brake hose flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- exhaust heat shield loose
- both rear suspension arm pitman arms slight wear in joints
Failed
On Oct 22 2015 with 111,592 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area around jacking point (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill around jacking point (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes and across rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)
- rear exhaust back box heat shield loose
- fuel pipes corroded front to rear and up to fuel tank
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner floor pan (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner floor pan (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Nov 03 2014 with 108,474 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 29 2013 with 101,266 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entered:
- front to rear fuel pipes corrorded in various places.
- front to rear brake pipes corroded in various places.
Passed
On Nov 08 2012 with 95,376 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Failed
On Nov 06 2012 with 95,369 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Passed
On Nov 08 2011 with 89,147 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Nov 01 2011 with 89,131 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Nov 03 2010 with 83,862 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed
On Oct 28 2009 with 78,616 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- rear number plate starting to delaminate
Passed
On Oct 29 2008 with 76,111 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Entered:
- rear # plate starting to delaminate - legible at present
- fuel pipe at rear slightly corroded
Passed
On Aug 14 2007 with 67,394 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- rear centre seat belt trapped under seat
Passed
On May 05 2006 with 63,030 miles

