BMW E34 M5 3.8 6-Gang (1994)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment conducted
• 198 photos
• Video including engine running
• Paint thickness measurement
• Very rare and sought-after model with 340 hp and 6-speed manual transmission
• Last oil change in 2024

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1994
• Engine: 3.8-liter naturally aspirated inline-six-cylinder engine with 340 hp
• Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
• Exterior color: Cosmos Black Metallic
• Interior: Black leather
• Currently not TÜV-certified
• Features:
• Power steering / Servotronic
• Passenger airbag
• Alarm system
• Shadow Line
• Green windshield with green wedge
• Electric sliding/sunroof
• Velour floor mats
• Heated driver and front passenger seats
• Automatic recirculation control
• Air conditioning
• BMW Business RDS radio
• Hi-Fi speaker system
• M Sport multifunction steering wheel
• M exterior mirrors
• Electronic immobilizer
• 18-inch alloy wheels with 245/255 tires

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Cosmos Black Metallic
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 211 and 466 micrometers (Images 181–190)
• The paint and body are generally in good condition, but there are signs of wear (refurbishment is recommended)
• There is rust on the hood caused by stone chips, so the hood should be replaced or repainted. The bumpers show two areas of damage (a crack and a hole)
• The tires should be replaced due to their age

Interior

• The car has a black leather interior
• The interior is in very good condition with a slight patina
• There are no known damages inside the cabin

Mechanics

• The vehicle is currently not registered (has been driven with a red license plate in recent years), but is generally roadworthy
• In 2008 (approximately 19,000 kilometers ago), a replacement engine from BMW was installed; an invoice is available
• The engine and transmission are running
• One rear shock absorber is leaking
• The air conditioning does not work; it likely needs to be refilled
• The last oil change was performed in 2024

History

Ownership history

• More than 5 owners in total
• First registered in Germany

Service history

• 2024: Oil change
• 2012 at 207,000 km: TÜV report available
• 2008 at 191,000 km: TÜV report available
• 2008: Engine replacement by BMW with invoice
• 2006 at 175,000 km: TÜV report available
• 2004 at 155,000 km: TÜV report available
• 2003: New rear shock absorbers
• Additional invoices available

Documents

• German vehicle documents (Image 170)
• TÜV reports from 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2012 available (Images 176–179)
• Invoice for BMW replacement engine from 2008 available (Image 172)
• Additional invoices available (Images 173–175)

Summary

For sale is a 1994 BMW E34 M5 3.8 in Cosmos Black Metallic with a black leather interior. The vehicle was delivered in Germany. The M5 is powered by a 3.8-liter naturally aspirated inline-six engine producing 340 hp. Of particular note is the 6-speed manual transmission, which makes this the most sought-after variant of the M5. In 2008, a replacement engine from BMW was installed at 191,000 kilometers; the corresponding invoice is available. Additionally, TÜV reports from 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2012, as well as other invoices, are available. The engine’s operation is also documented on video. The BMW can be returned to the road with a manageable investment; all the fundamentals for a high-quality vehicle are in place, and the necessary repairs are not overly expensive. This BMW M5 therefore offers an attractive foundation for enthusiasts of classic M models seeking a rare vehicle with a 6-speed manual transmission, a 3.8-liter engine, and German first registration.