Grade 4

BMW 5 Series 1990

This 1990 BMW 5 Series (H35) was sold at Japanese auction at ARAI Oyama VT on 10 October 2026, lot 29049. Auction grade 4, 73,000 km (about 45,400 miles), automatic, white. It is 25 years old or more, so it can be imported to the USA and Australia.

Auction grade: 4
Mileage: 73,000 km
Year: 1990
Gearbox: Automatic

The auction sheet

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The inspector’s own report on this car, as issued by the auction house. It is written in Japanese; ask us and we’ll translate it for you, line by line, before you bid.

4

Good

Average wear for age and mileage. Minor scratches and dents, mechanically sound.

S / 6
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2
R / RA

Best to worst. This car is grade 4.

What the letters on a sheet diagram mean

A: Scratch
U: Dent
W: Wave or repair: W1 is light, W3 is heavy
S: Rust
C: Corrosion
P: Paint mark or blemish
X: Panel needs replacing
XX: Panel has been replaced
B: Dent with a scratch
G: Stone chip in the glass

Sold at auction for

£5,449

Auctioned 10 October

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Estimated landed cost

Hammer price£5,449
Autoselecta feeOnly payable if you win.£1,500
Auction fee£300
Estimated shipping£1,750
Estimated import dutyHistoric vehicle (over 30 years, unmodified): no duty, if HMRC agrees£0
Estimated VATReduced 5% rate for historic vehicles£375
Total£9,374

An estimate. Duty and VAT are set by HMRC and confirmed on arrival. Our fee includes the MOT test and UK registration. Not included: road tax, insurance once the car is yours, any work the car needs to pass its MOT, and delivery from our premises to your door (quoted if you want it). Work out your own figure

Specification

Year: 1990
Mileage: 73,000 km
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 3,430cc
Fuel: —
Drive: —
Steering: —
Colour: White
Trim: 535I
Model code: H35
Chassis number: —
Auction house: ARAI Oyama VT
Lot number: 29049

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