£8,456
1985 BMW 528i (E28)
United Kingdom • 14 Sept 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 BMW 528i (E28) is believed to be No. 5 of 539 Alpina B9 3.5/1 models, with just 18 UK RHD manual examples. It has been hidden away for at least 4 years and is offered from a deceased estate, requiring recommissioning. There's potential to strip back and restore the car to its original condition.
Condition
6
The car has been hidden away for at least 4 years and has not been started. The listing mentions the presence of black paint, insulation tape, and tar-like substances applied to various areas under the bonnet, along with some odd additions inside the cabin. There are some dents, light paint scratches, or noticeable curb marks. Some reconditioning is required.
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Manual
Transmission:
WBADA720407593628
Chassis No:
Odometer:
127,359 miles
B452PCC
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1985 BMW 528i (E28) No Reserve Believed to be No.
5 of 539 Alpina B9 3.5/1 models, and just 18 UK RHD manual examples from a deceased estate that's been hidden away for at least 4 years; for recommissioning - very exciting indeed First registered in January 1985 but built in late 1984, this BMW E28 5-series is an unusual one.
It has come to us from a deceased estate via the executor and with no close family to ask and unfortunately no documentation at all bar a handbook for the 5-series (linked to a different car, a 525 Vin#) because the Council cleared the property and threw it all in the bin.
Doh.
So, here we have a conundrum - is this, as it appears, No.
5 of 539 Alpina B9 3.5/1 E28’s built, and therefore one of just 64 right hand drive examples, and just 18 manual variants, or is it a 528 that’s been dressed up to look like a B9? We believe it might well be No.
5 of the 539 cars for various reasons – it has the correct 3.5 litre (3430cc) straight six engine, the correct 16” 2...
Points of note
£3,155
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,398
Median Price (Since 2020)
£77,146
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jan 03 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
127,360 miles
Registration Date
1985-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 04 2024 with 127,360 miles
Passed
On Sep 19 2017 with 126,387 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed
On Jul 03 2017 with 126,376 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end area. (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end area. (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed
On Jun 24 2016 with 124,410 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed
On Jul 10 2015 with 122,246 miles
Passed
On Jun 20 2014 with 120,210 miles
Passed
On Jul 03 2013 with 118,774 miles
Passed
On Jul 18 2012 with 117,180 miles
Passed
On Jun 24 2011 with 114,704 miles
Failed
On Jun 20 2011 with 114,562 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jun 09 2010 with 111,347 miles
Passed
On Jun 09 2009 with 107,073 miles
Passed
On Jun 18 2008 with 103,791 miles
Failed
On Jun 11 2008 with 103,706 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Passed
On Jun 12 2007 with 101,823 miles
Passed
On Jun 21 2006 with 99,929 miles
Passed
On Jun 27 2005 with 98,124 miles
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