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£30,649
21-Years-Owned 1988 BMW M5
United States • 17 Sept 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 BMW M5 has been with the current owner for 21 years, accumulating 180k of its 364k miles during that time. It features a re-trimmed Cardinal leather interior, European-spec bumpers and headlights, Dinan springs, Bilstein dampers, and BBS wheels; however, it also has some cosmetic wear and tear, including dings and scratches.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and wheels. There are a few small dings on the trunk, light paint scratches, and the seller believes the front end has been refinished. Some reconditioning is required.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WBSDC9305J2791942
Odometer:
364,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
3.5-Liter S38B35 Inline-Six Replacement Getrag 265/6 Five-Speed Manual Transmission Limited-Slip Differential w/3.73:1 Gearing Black Paint Cardinal Leather Upholstery 17" BBS RS740 Wheels European-Specification Bumpers & Headlights Glass Headlights Bilstein Dampers w/Dinan Springs Heated Front Sport Seats Blaupunkt Head Unit w/Bluetooth Connectivity Cruise Control Onboard Computer R134a-Based Air Conditioning Manufacturer's Literature & Service Records Clean Carfax Report
This 1988 BMW M5 is one of 1,340 black-finished examples produced for the North American market, and the car was purchased in 2004 by the current owner, who has since added approximately 180k of its 364k miles shown.
Powered by a 3.5-liter S38B35 inline-six linked to a replacement Getrag 265/6 five-speed manual transmission, its interior has been retrimmed in Cardinal leather upholstery.
It has been fitted with European-specification bumpers and headlights, a glass sunroof, Dinan springs, Bilstein dampers, 17″ BBS ...
Points of note
£6,984
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£37,551
Median Price (Since 2020)
£116,334
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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