Many are intrigued by the E34 M5. It is a legend amongst German automobiles. However, ownership is a responsibility and requires financial and time investments. In acquiring my E34 M5, I was lucky that it came with 12 years of maintenance history which dated back to the year 2000. Here is a summary listing of what an owner can expect. (If you are considering buying an E34 M5, this is a great starting point for the questions you need to be asking about the car’s maintenance history.)
Date: 3/2000 Mileage: 56,072
- Battery, headlamp replacement, & oil change.
Parts: $200.40
Labor: $45.00
Date: 8/2000 Mileage: 59,188
- Replace 3 belts.
Parts: $26.50
Labor: $97.50
Date: 9/2000 Mileage: 61,500
- Light replacement, light switch repair, & micro filter replacement.
Parts: $52.90 Labor: $130.00
Date: 2/2002 Mileage: 68,500
- BMW Inspection II.
- Replace chain tensionor and brake reservoir seals.
- Headlamp replacement and misc. other.
Parts: $252.20 Labor: $862.50
Date: 8/2002 Mileage: 72, 789
- Clutch, flywheel, & transmission seals.
- Full brake job.
- Fuel leak and chassis lube.
- Oil change & additional belt replacements
Parts: $1,540.50 Labor: $1,012.50
Date: 12/2003 Mileage: 83,135
- BMW Inspection I
- Upper control arm bushings
- More headlamp replacements.
- Power steering high pressure hose & air intake boot
Parts: $654.38 Labor: $680.00
Date: 4/2004 Mileage: 86,186
- Replace rear accumulators.
- Radiator hose replacements.
- Fluid change and various minor repairs.
Parts: $700.12 Labor: $384.00
Date: 8/2004 Mileage: 88,8620
- Fan belt replacements.
Parts: $31.68 Labor: $127.50
Date: 8/2004 Mileage: 88,882
- Replace locked water pump and thermostat.
Parts: $249.52 Labor: $425.00
Date: 5/2005 Labor: 93,463
- Radiator replacement.
- Alternator belt and fluid changes.
Parts: $472.63 Labor: $340
Date: 6/2005 Mileage: 93,760
- Replace A/C compressor.
Parts: $828.00 Labor: $382.50
Date: 4/2006 Mileage: 96,800
- Replace battery.
- Replace blower motor.
- Center dash removal to replace A/C lights.
- Oil change.
Parts: $432.25 Labor: 493.00
Date: 10/2006 Mileage: 100,000
- Replace center link & idler arm.
- Replace upper control arm bushings & fan clutch.
- Change oil and lube chassis.
Parts: $482.30 Labor: $535.50
Date: 12/2006 Mileage: 101,000
- Replace locked up alternator.
Parts: $257.50 Labor: $170.00
Date: Unknown Mileage: 111,116
- Cooling system overhaul including replace aux water pump.
- BMW Inspection II
- Replace valve cover gasket.
- Replace cruise control cable.
Parts: $509.22 Labor: $765.00
Date: 1/2011 Mileage: 115,500
- Engine removal & full valve job.
- Full hose replacement upon engine re-install.
- Oil pan gasket replacement.
- Rear transmission seal & flex mount replacment.
- Pressure test cylinders.
Parts: $2050.32 Labor: $2,907.00
Date: 4/2011 Mileage: 115,500
- Replace battery.
- Replace clutch slave cylinder.
Parts: $247.00 Labor: $190.00
Date: 8/2011 Mileage: 115,800
- Replace clutch master cylinder.
Parts: $485.00 Labor: $0
Thieves destroy car and a new owner purchases.
Date: 6/2014 Mileage: 115,893
- Replace rear accumulators including full fluid flush.
- Chassis lubrication and oil change.
Parts: $514.42 Labor: $340.00
Date: 8/2014 Mileage: 115,900
- Full restoration and theft repair begun.
- Show quality paint.
- Full interior restoration.
- Replacement of all stolen parts.
- Throttle body and intake system overhaul.
- Turner Chip
- Cross drilled rotors added.
Parts: TBD Labor: 220 hours