BMW 533i E28 Walter Maurer Design Limited Edition (1985)

A 1985 BMW E28 533i Walter Maurer Special Edition No. 3/100 is for sale in white with fabric/leather interior.

Highlights:

• First delivered in Japan, customs cleared and taxed
• Special edition by Walter Maurer, limited to 100 vehicles – this vehicle bears the number 3
• Original 3.3-liter engine (corresponding to 633/733 engine)
• Up to 16 layers of paint to achieve the characteristic shadow effect
• No foil application – completely painted
• Contemporary sports lip from PFEBA
• Complete history with Japanese papers and certificate of compliance
• Very well-maintained overall condition with no known technical defects

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1985
• First registration: Japan, 02/1985
• Location: 75173 Pforzheim, Germany
• Number of previous owners: 2 (according to owner)
• Accident-free
• Currently without MOT
• Ready to drive, but currently not registered

Model history

The BMW E28 is the second generation of the 5 Series and was produced from 1981 to 1987. It replaced the E12 and was built at the Dingolfing plant and in South Africa. A total of over 720,000 units were produced in 14 model variants, of which the 520i, 525e, 528i, and 524td. Technically, the E28 brought numerous innovations to the 5 Series—including an on-board computer, ABS, and driver airbag—and combined driving comfort with the brand's characteristic sportiness. Today, it is considered robust, solidly built, and one of the style-defining representatives of BMW's luxury class in the 1980s.

Facts

Exterior & Interior

• Exterior color: White (special paint finish in up to 16 layers)
• Interior: blue fabric upholstery
• Repainted: Partially – according to the owner, only minimally in the rear left area (cosmetic)

Engine and transmission

• 3.3-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 185 hp (136 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Last service: 2023

Mileage

• Mileage: 127,724 km (as read)
• Mileage verifiable: Yes
• Full service history available

Documentation

• Japanese vehicle documents
• Certificate of compliance
• Service history / invoices
• Service history

Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody

• Tires: Old
• Brakes: acceptable condition
• Bodywork: good condition
• Underbody: good condition
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• No known defects.
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the vehicle's condition.

Summary

For sale is an extremely rare 1985 BMW E28 533i Walter Maurer Special Edition No. 3 of 100 in white. The vehicle is second-hand and was originally delivered to Japan. With a complete service history, traceable history, and good overall condition, this model represents a special piece of BMW history. The special paintwork in up to 16 layers gives the vehicle a unique look, while the mechanics of the 533i provide a strong foundation. According to the owner, the car is technically flawless and very well maintained. A vehicle for connoisseurs and collectors that perfectly embodies the interface between automotive art and driving culture.