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1978 BMW 530i

United States • 29 Jan 2026 • Lot Lot #228232

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1978 BMW 530i has 74k miles, a refinished blue exterior and blue leather interior. Recent work includes exhaust and water pump replacement; however, there's noted rust and replaced parts.

Condition

6

The car has been refinished and has had rust repair, indicating some body work was needed. Rust bubbles are noted on the driver’s door, and the radio control knobs have been replaced, suggesting wear and tear. However, the mileage is relatively low at 74k, and the car has had some recent maintenance work, such as exhaust system and water pump replacement.

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Automatic

Transmission:

5095179

Chassis No:

Odometer:

74,000 miles

[Reg Number]

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

LHD

3.0-Liter Inline-Six Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Blue Metallic Paint Blue Leather Upholstery 14" Turbine-Style Alloy Wheels Blaupunkt Radio Euro-Style Bumpers
This 1978 BMW 530i is finished in blue over coordinated leather and is powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.

Work since 2017 has involved replacing the exhaust system and refinishing the car.

Equipment includes Euro-style bumpers, 14″ turbine-style alloy wheels, power steering, power-assisted disc brakes, and a Blaupunkt radio.

The car was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025 and now shows 74k miles.

This E12 is offered with the owner’s manual, partial service records, and a clean New York title.

The car was refinished in its current shade of blue in 2018 following bodywork and rust repair the previous year.

Euro-style bumpers ghave been installed, and the windshield has been replaced.

Rust bubbles on the bottom of the driver’s door are noted.

Turbine-style 14″ alloy...