BMW E28 520i (1984)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a BMW E28 520i from 1984 in the color silver blue metallic with blue velour interior.

Highlights:

• From 3rd hand, with TÜV and immediately ready to drive
• Partially restored, according to the seller, €6,000 has been invested in maintenance in the current ownership
• In 2023, the ignition cables were renewed, the fuel pump replaced and the brakes overhauled. The 520i was also given a new gearbox at mileage 100,000.
• Right side had to be repaired due to a parking bumper
• Owned since 2001

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1984
• First registration: Germany, 03/1984
• Location: 07407 Rudolstadt, Germany
• 3 owners (in possession since 2001)
• TÜV until 01/25
• Accident-free in current ownership. In previous ownership, the right side was damaged by a parking bump.
• Immediately ready to drive, but not registered at the moment

Model history

The BMW E28, the second generation of the 5 Series, was produced from 1981 to 1988, replacing the E12. Pre-series production began in April 1981, and the E28 was officially launched in the fall of the same year. It was initially equipped with in-line four- and six-cylinder gasoline engines. The E28 was also the first 5 Series with a center console tilted towards the driver and an anti-lock braking system (ABS).

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: silver blue metallic
• Blue velour interior
• Right side of the vehicle was repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 2.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 125 hp
• Automatic gearbox
• At mileage 100,000 the 520i got a new gearbox
• Last engine service 01/2023

Mileage:

• 114,878 km (read off)
• Mileage cannot be traced
• No checkbook

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• Underbody shows slight rust film
• Sill on the left side shows rust
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• Due to a parking bump, the right side had to be repaired
• Left sill needs to be derusted or even replaced
• Signs of use due to age are present
• There is a defect at the front right, which also shows rust
• Rims with signs of wear
• Front bumper with scratches and dents
• Driver's seat with signs of wear and sagging
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary of the car

For sale is a BMW E28 520i from 1984 in silver blue metallic with blue velor interior. The vehicle is third hand, owned since 2001 and accident free in current ownership. It has been partially restored and around €6,000 has been invested in its maintenance. As already described, the BMW also has some visual defects, but these can be repaired. With a current MOT and a reliable six-cylinder engine, the 520i is ready to drive immediately.