This sites purpose is to provide information and to make the 540i/6 E34 more known in the world

Manufactured in 3131 examples in Germany, mostly in Dingolfing, and approximately 72 examples in Pretoria South Africa.

The numbers between versions is as follow;

HE51 ECE LHD Limousine “BJ12***” 797 examples July 1993-November 1995
This number includes at least 3 with Nürburgringchassi.

HE52 ECE RHD Limousine “BK35***” 249 examples January 1994-December 1995
This number includes the 70 Australian 540i Limited Edition.

HE53 NA LHD Limousine “GA6****” 1524 examples March 1994-November 1995
This number includes the 135 540iM-Sport and the 32 M540i.

HK31 ECE LHD Touring “GB45***” 499 examples August 1993-June 1996
This number includes at least 2 with Nürburgringchassi.

HK32 ECE RHD Touring 62 examples November 1993-May 1996
BH150**.

HE98 ZA RHD Limousine “BB820**” 72 examples September 1995-January 1996

I will provide a database, with production date, colour, and interior, mileage, condtion, extras of cars that, I have information on, the VIN numbers will not be published.


I own 3 HE51 cars, one with 337 M Sport Package and two without..

Please feel free to add your car and to post pics.

Stephan Palmgren