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£18,224

1996 BMW (E34) 'DIY' M5 TOURING - OWNED BY CHRIS HARRIS

Collecting Cars • UK • 6 Jul 2021

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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£18,224

1996 BMW (E34) 'DIY' M5 TOURING - OWNED BY CHRIS HARRIS

UK • 6 Jul 2021

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a 'DIY' 1996 BMW E34 M5 Touring, meaning it started as a 525i SE shell and was upgraded with a 3.6L engine and other M5 components. The car is owned by Chris Harris and is described as mechanically fit but with cosmetic imperfections, making it a unique, usable classic.

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Condition 

6

The car is described as mechanically sound but cosmetically 'patchy' with some rust repair and roof rail work recently completed. The interior is described as 'tatty'.

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180,514 miles

WBAHJ52070GC87077

RHD

United Kingdom

Manual

N278 XGW

1996

Auction

£18,224

1996 BMW (E34) 'DIY' M5 TOURING - OWNED BY CHRIS HARRIS

Collecting Cars • UK • 6 Jul 2021

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

Currently owned by Chris Harris.

A 525i SE shell with a 3.6L engine wedged in.

Price Analysis vs Other 5 Series (E34) M5 Tourings

£17,248

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£38,324

Median Price (Since 2020)

£63,058

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous 5 Series (E34) M5 Touring Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 2nd Mar 2022

Latest MOT mileage:

179,856 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 3rd Mar 2021, 179,856 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passed

On 7th May 2019, 174,736 miles


Passed

On 11th Apr 2018, 167,792 miles


Passed

On 30th Jan 2017, 165,741 miles


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