Description
H&H Classic Auction @Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
27th Nov, 2024 13:00
1987 BMW 525i
Estimate
£10, 000 - £14, 000
Lot details
Registration No: E804 TBA
Chassis No: WBADA420X07948932
MOT: June 2025
116, 000 miles and 7 former keepers recorded
Offered with a large history file that includes a collection of invoices and the original sales invoice
MOT certificates dating back to 1990, original tool kit and thought to be highly original
Finished in Luxor Beige Metallic complemented to a Cream cloth interior
The BMW E28 is the second generation of BMW 5 Series executive cars, which was produced from 1981 to 1988 and replaced the E12 5 Series. Pre-series production began in April 1981 and the car was introduced in the autumn that year. The E28 was initially produced with straight-four and straight-six petrol engines until 1983, when the 524td model became the first BMW car to be powered by a diesel engine. It was also the first 5 Series with the centre console angled towards the driver and to be available with anti-lock brakes. The first BMW M5 was produced during the E28 generation. It was powered by the M88/ 3 and S38 straight-six engines. The E24 6 Series coupés were built on the E28 platform from 1982 to 1989. The E28 was replaced by the E34 5 Series in 1988. The four models available at the launch of the E28 were the 518, 520i, 525i and 528i, with the 518 using a straight-four petrol engine and the other three models using a straight-six petrol engine.
First registered 1st August 1987 and finished in Luxor Beige Metallic complemented to a Cream cloth interior, from the very good history, we know this 525i Automatic changed to the next owner, a Mr Higham of Cleveleys, Lancashire 10th April 1989 after he traded-in his 5 year-old BMW 320i (sales invoice on file). Mr Higham maintained the car with his local garage for some 18 years in his long term ownership, being serviced with Motortune in Blackpool from 1990 until 2008 with subsequent servicing with later owners, at Rampton Motors, Michael Wicks Garage and VW Garage Romford Ltd. The last service work was with Deutsche Motor Worx in October 2022 at 114, 520 miles. The Beige interior has survived very well and still has a very much 1980s-style Pioneer radio cassette player.
MOT’d until 4th June 2025, today, the 525i displays some 116, 000 miles and 7 former keepers recorded on the V5C. Offered with a large history file that includes a collection of invoices and an original 1989 Derek Woodman used car sales invoice, there are MOT certificates dating back to 1990 and the original tool kit, which appears to be very complete. The vendor has been in the process of replacing bumper and side trims, but has not been able to complete the rear bumper, however, we believe the trim item is with the car. A great survivor Bavarian Saloon for any modern classic or BMW enthusiast, the 525i is being offered with a current V5C.
