£4,426
1993 BMW 520i SE Touring (E34)
United Kingdom • 3 Aug 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1993 BMW 520i SE Touring is a rare, three-owner example with only 83,649 miles, featuring a desirable six-cylinder engine and manual transmission. Having been stored for the last five years, it presents in good condition with a comprehensive service history, making it a compelling retro-modern classic.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in 'lovely order' and 'wonderfully unmolested,' suggesting it's been well-maintained. The interior shows wear appropriate for its age and mileage, and the exterior is described as 'completely standard.' The presence of service history and old MOTs supports a history of care. However, it has been in storage for the past 5 years, which could mean some reconditioning may be required.
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Manual
Transmission:
WBAHG52080GC41935
Chassis No:
Odometer:
83,649 miles
L881ECF
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1993 BMW 520i SE Touring (E34) Rare to find three-owner six-cylinder manual Touring from 23 year lady ownership showing just 83,649 miles; in storage for the past 5 years; lovely order; a proper Retro-Ride Supplied new by Hampshire Cars BMW main dealers in August 1993 this now very rare to find E34 generation of 5-series comes to us in desirable 520i Touring guise, Touring of course the name given to BMW’s excellent range of estate cars.
Finished in Calypso Red metallic the car looks completely standard, and wonderfully unmolested, still sitting upon its original 15” X-spoke alloy wheels shod with traditionally high profile tyres for superior ride quality.
Under the bonnet of this E34, we find the 2.0 litre M50B20TU straight-six petrol engine which develops 148bhp and 190NM of torque driving the rear wheels via five-speed manual transmission making this family load lugger much more engaging and fun.
Inside this SE spec example we find grey cloth seats which look to have worn their 2...
Points of note
£1,600
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,644
Median Price (Since 2020)
£14,742
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 23 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
99,465 miles
Registration Date
1993-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 27 2025 with 99,465 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 24 2024 with 96,470 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective Centre rubber missing
Passed
On Feb 24 2023 with 89,562 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective Centre rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Feb 24 2023 with 89,562 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective Centre rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jul 14 2022 with 83,645 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded All fuel pipes.
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Fuel pipe has been repaired with flexible hose.
- Coolant leak
Failed
On Jul 07 2022 with 83,635 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe that goes into the rear T piece union. (1.1.11 (c))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded All fuel pipes.
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Fuel pipe has been repaired with flexible hose.
- Coolant leak
Passed
On Feb 23 2017 with 83,572 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Passed
On Aug 26 2010 with 83,020 miles
Passed
On Sep 03 2009 with 81,268 miles
Failed
On Aug 28 2009 with 81,261 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Aug 29 2008 with 79,119 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Aug 15 2007 with 76,959 miles
Passed
On Sep 01 2006 with 74,948 miles
Passed
On Aug 31 2005 with 72,154 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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