Asking price
£14,995
For Sale – 1988 BMW 5 Series E28 520i LUX
- Right Hand Drive
- 47,300 Miles
- Manual, 5 speed
- Petrol
- 2000cc
- 1988
- E83TOV
- Bronze
- Private seller
- Hinckley, United Kingdom
For Sale: 1988 BMW 520i (E28) LUX – A Timeless “Sharknose” Classic
Overview:
VERY LOW MILEAGE, 1988 BMW 520i (E28) LUX, finished in metallic bronze, sat on fully adjustable SPAX suspension and shock absorbers, on genuine Alpina alloy wheels. As an enthusiast-owned vehicle, this car has been kept in a dry, secure garage and maintained to a high standard. It attracts a lot of attention. This is a fantastic opportunity to own one of BMW’s iconic executive saloons before prices for clean E28s with low mileage climb further. A reluctant sale; Owned since May 2025 and ‘m just not getting enough use.
Key Specifications:
Engine: 2. 0L M20 Straight-Six
Transmission: Manual
Mileage: 47, 300 miles
MOT: Valid until 20. 02. 2026
Registration: E83 TOV
Owners: 4
Condition & Features:
Exterior: The paintwork is in excellent condition, retaining a deep shine. There are the occasional paint chips and scratches, but overall immaculate for its age. Window chrome and roof chrome have perished. The underside is very clean and has been treated in May 2025 with an underside protection package.
Wheels / Suspension: Fitted with classic genuine Alpina alloy wheels, in very good condition but probably ready for a recondition, with plenty of tread on the tires, which are Goodyear all round. Also recently fitted with fully adjustable SPAX suspension.
Interior: The cream / beige velour interior is remarkably clean with no major tears or dash cracks. It’s the LUX model so you get velour interior, electric front windows, electric sunroof, 3 spoke steering wheel, electric mirrors and central locking. Car has been fitted with a scorpion immobiliser.
Mechanical: The straight-six engine starts on the button, every time, and pulls smoothly through the gears. It provides that signature BMW “Sheer Driving Pleasure.”
Maintenance:
2 sets of keys and importantly it’s original document wallet and service book.
MOT until 20. 02. 2026 and happy to put another on it.
I need to go through the invoices to identify possible other services, but the services based on service booklet:
– 1, 071 miles – 1988 (BMW running in inspection);
– 3, 971 miles – 1988;
– 7, 131 miles – 1989;
– 20, 009 miles – 1993;
– 44, 000 miles – 2008 (handwriting illegible);
– 44, 628 miles – 2021;
– 44, 888 miles – 2022;
– 2023 – (mileage not recorded);
– 47, 000 miles – 2025.
Recent works:
May 2025:
– New battery;
– Underside protection package;
– Engine idle correction;
August 2025:
– New heater motor and fan;
October 2025;
– New radiator due to small crack in the old one, with system flush and new antifreeze;
– New oil pressure switch due to the old one allowing a small oil leak;
– New front anti roll bar links and ball joints;
– New clips to power steering hose due to a very slight leak;
– New fuel filter;
– New air filter;
– New auxillary belts and replacement of several perished hoses, including fuel hose.
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
The E28 is becoming increasingly rare, especially in this condition. It’s a perfect entry into classic BMW ownership and is ready to have fun with, usable enough for weekend trips but special enough for any car show.
Serious inquiries only. Please contact Adam to arrange a viewing. Happy to answer questions or record a walk around video prior to viewing.