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£7,910

Original-Owner 1997 BMW 528i 5-Speed

United States • 7 May 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1997 BMW 528i is an original-owner car with 54k miles, a five-speed manual transmission, and a clean Carfax. Noted cosmetic imperfections include paint chips, dings, and a non-functioning steering wheel adjustment, but recent servicing and BFGoodrich tires add value.

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Condition 

6

The car has some imperfections and paint chips visible on the bumpers, and dings are found on the trunk lid and right quarter panel. The steering wheel adjustment is not functioning. These issues bring the condition down to a 'Good' rating.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WBADD5325VBV53171

Odometer:

54,000 miles

Reg Number:

3WSB241

RHD/LHD:

LHD

2.8-Liter M52 Inline-Six Five-Speed Manual Transmission Jet Black Paint Sand Beige Leather Upholstery 15" Style 29 Alloy Wheels Sunroof Fog Lights Power-Adjustable Front Seats Premium Sound System Automatic Climate Control Window Sticker Clean Carfax Report
This 1997 BMW 528i sedan was purchased new by the current owner from BMW Concord in California and now shows 54k miles.

The car is finished in Jet Black over Sand Beige leather and is powered by a 2.8-liter M52 inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission.

It is equipped with a sunroof, fog lights, 15″ Style 29 alloy wheels, a premium sound system, power-adjustable front seats, and automatic climate control.

This E39 528i is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with a window sticker, the owner’s manual, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.

The car is finished in Jet Black and features an electric sunroof, fog lights, and a locking trunk.

Imperfections and paint ch...

Points of note

£750

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£5,913

Median Price (Since 2020)

£35,480

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