31.03.2026
AUCTION END
9.500 €
SELLING PRICE
BMW 518i E12 (1980)
BMW 518i E12 (1980), in unique original condition, much of the original paint, H license plate
Overview
Manufacturer
Model
518i E12
Year
1980
Transmission
Manual
Horsepower
90
Milage
88.141 km
Not or only partially comprehensible.
Country Version
DE
Location
DE-72762 Reutlingen
Color
White
Type of auction
With reserve
This auction has a reserve price, which was deposited by the seller. If this is not reached, the highest bid is bindingly forwarded to the seller. The seller decides about a possible acceptance of the bid. Reserve prices are hidden.
Ends at
31/03/2026 7:30 PM
Buyer
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Kickdown's Take
by Moritz HelbichThe BMW E12 has become a rare sight on our roads. This makes the vehicle offered here all the more exciting, as it is in a unique, original condition. The BMW has largely never been repainted, and its interior is a true time capsule. Classic cars preserved in such original condition are extremely rare and stand out even from restored examples. That is why they are in high demand.
Price Estimation11.000 € - 16.000 €
Vehicle description
Kickdown Check
- On-site kick
down assess ment com pleted - 216 pho
tos - Video show
ing engine run ning and test drive - Paint thick
ness mea sure ment - Low odome
ter read ing of 88,141 km, which appears plau si ble - Garage-kept car in unique orig
i nal con di tion with 90% orig i nal paint
Facts & Specifications
- Year of man
u fac ture: 1980 - First reg
is tra tion: Ger many - Engine: 1.8-liter four-cylin
der engine with 90 hp - Trans
mis sion: Man ual - Exte
rior color: White - Inte
rior: Black faux leather uphol stery - TÃœV valid until 06/2027, H-license plate
- Fea
tures:
Radio
Condition
Exterior
- The exte
rior color of the BMW is white with blue-red dec o ra tive stripes in the "M-Look," which can be removed - Paint thick
ness mea sure ment shows pre dom i nantly very low read ings between 4 µm and 59 µm, approx. 90% orig i nal paint - Chrome, trim, and rub
ber in very good con di tion; chrome trim around the wind shield shows signs of wear (Image 60) - The under
body appears to be rust-free (some sur face rust is present) - Signs of rust in the lower area where the front fender meets the dri
ver’s door (Image 61)
Interior
- The inte
rior is fin ished in black faux leather - The inte
rior is in its orig i nal, unre stored con di tion, is very well main tained, and is in excel lent con di tion - There are no known defects or dam
age in the inte rior
Mechanics
- The BMW is ready to drive imme
di ately - There are no known mechan
i cal issues - The engine main
tains a smooth RPM and revs cleanly - The man
ual trans mis sion shifts flaw lessly - There are no known issues with the sus
pen sion - The last ser
vice was per formed in Octo ber 2025
History
Ownership history
- Infor
ma tion to fol low
Service history
- Octo
ber 2025: Ser vice per formed - No fur
ther ser vice his tory is known
Documents
- DEKRA inspec
tion report for the gen eral inspec tion (Images 198 to 203) - Paint thick
ness report (Image 205)
Summary
The 1980 BMW 518i (E12) offered here is a very well-main
If the seller is a private individual, the vehicle is always sold without warranty. The description of this auction has been made to the best of the seller's knowledge. The condition of this vehicle is based on the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. The description and photos are for reference. Kickdown does not guarantee the accuracy of the listing and recommends a viewing. The seller decides whether a viewing can be made. Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description and make all necessary inquiries before placing a bid. For this purpose, please use the comments and questions section for additional information. Please read our terms and conditions for more details.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Current service performed
Comments of this past auction
Technik: Ich muß gestehen ich war überrascht vom Zustand dieses E12 und kann nur sagen das der Gesamteindruck bestechend ist!! Der BMW mit Werkscodebezeichnung E12 ist der erste BMW der 5er-Reihe, das Nachfolgemodell der „Neuen Klasse“, und wurde von Sommer 1972 bis Mitte 1981 produziert. Die Plattform übernahm BMW im Wesentlichen von der Neuen Klasse: Frontmotor und Hinterradantrieb, einzeln aufgehängte Räder – Vorderräder an MacPherson-Federbeinen und Querlenkern, die hinteren an leicht angestellten Schwingen („Schräglenkerachse“) – Kugelumlauflenkung und hydraulisch betätigte Bremsen (an der Vorderachse Scheibenbremsen, hinten Trommelbremsen bei 518/520/520i, Scheibenbremsen bei 525/528). LG Tom