BMW 635 CSi L6 (1987)

Kickdown Check

• Inspection report with a grade of 2 available
• Odometer reading of 118,934 miles
• 225 photos
• Video including engine run and test drive

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1987
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 3.4-liter inline-six, 218 hp – matching numbers, California spec with regulated catalytic converter
• Transmission: ZF automatic
• Exterior color: Black
• Interior: Light-colored leather
• TÜV valid until 06/2027, H-license plate
• Full L6 equipment (see below)

L6 equipment

The L6 trim was the highest trim level of the BMW E24 and was manufactured only upon special order. It was available exclusively for the 635 CSi. The surcharge at the time was around 20,000 DM. Today, L6 models are significantly rarer than standard 635s and are correspondingly sought after by collectors.

• Full leather interior including door panels, dashboard, and headliner
• Power-adjustable front seats with memory function, including power headrests
• Electrically adjustable rear seatbacks
• Electric sunroof
• Air conditioning
• On-board computer
• Cooler in the rear center console
• Enhanced sound insulation (additional insulation)
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob
• Power windows all around
• Power-adjustable and heated exterior mirrors
• L6 lettering on the vehicle

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted black.
• Repainting cannot be ruled out.
• The body is in good condition with slight signs of wear.
• No rust on the body. The underbody is in good condition. The exhaust system shows superficial flash rust.
• Paint is partially thin due to frequent polishing (hood approx. 80µ).
• Thicker paint layer locally on the rear right, presumably oversprayed.
• A few fine scratches are visible.
• Paint chipping on the rear left trim strip.
• Paint defects on the front spoiler.
• Dent in the trim strip.
• Tires with good tread, age unknown.

Interior

• The BMW has a light-colored leather interior.
• The interior is in good condition with minor signs of wear.
• All functions operational: air conditioning, power seats including headrests, cooler, trip computer.
• Crack in the dashboard (sun damage, typical for US imports).
• Handbrake lever shows signs of wear.

Technical Details

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
• Engine runs smoothly, cleanly, and flawlessly.
• The transmission shifts flawlessly.
• There are no known defects in the chassis or engine.
• Work performed: regular oil changes, new shock absorbers, coolant change.

History

Ownership history

• Number of owners: 2, current owner for over 10 years
• First delivery: USA

Service history

• February 25, 1987 at 14 miles: Pre-Delivery Inspection at Crevier BMW, Santa Ana, California
• January 13, 1988 at 1,381 miles: BMW 1,200-mile / 2,000-km inspection at Crevier BMW, Santa Ana, California
• January 11, 1988: Brake fluid changed
• November 19, 1989: Anti-corrosion inspection
• November 17, 1991: Brake fluid changed
• August 6, 1994: Coolant changed
• August 15, 1994: Brake fluid changed
• January 30, 1995 at 80,000 miles: BMW service at BMW Automobile, San Diego, California
• February 21, 1995 at 84,000 miles: BMW Engine Oil Service at BMW Automobile, San Diego, California
• August 17, 1995 at 89,900 miles: BMW Inspection III at BMW Automobile, San Diego, California
• December 5, 1995 at 94,000 miles: BMW Service at BMW Automobile, San Diego, California

Documents

• Vehicle Registration Certificate & Title
• Inspection reports
• Carfax available
• Owner's manual
• Service records from the US

Summary

This 1987 US-spec BMW 635 CSi is a registered classic car with an H-license plate and a verifiable mileage of 118,934 miles. A recent appraisal with a grade of 2 confirms its well-maintained overall condition. The matching-numbers engine runs flawlessly, and the ZF automatic transmission shifts perfectly. The full L6 equipment package—the rare top-of-the-line trim level for the E24, available only by special order at the time—is complete and fully functional. Service records from the U.S. and a Carfax report provide a verifiable vehicle history. Two previous owners, no rust on the body.