Sold | 1986 BMW 518i E28 Saloon. Registration number: D740 GEC. Mileage displaying: 166,717

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1986 BMW 518i E28 Saloon. Registration number: D740 GEC. Mileage displaying: 166,717

United Kingdom • 17 Dec 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1986 BMW 518i has had an engine replacement and some mechanical refreshing. It has some cosmetic wear, but it seems to be in good running order with a long MOT and some service history.

Condition

6

The car has had an engine replacement and other mechanical work, suggesting it needed some attention. The description mentions 'slight wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels' which aligns with a Good condition. The presence of receipts indicates maintenance but also implies wear and tear.

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Odometer:

166,717 miles

Reg Number:

D740 GEC

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Finished in white with blue cloth upholstery.

Upgraded BMW 15inch alloy wheels with 4 x new metric Michelin tyres fitted.

The current vendor wasn't happy with the way the engine sounded and performed so he went ahead and replaced the M10 engine with one that had covered only 80,000 miles.

A full service was also carried out at the same time, replacing new gaskets and inlet/exhaust.

New radiator, new viscous coupling fan,stainless steel exhaust system, new starter motor and battery for peace of mind.

Large history folding of old previous receipts including original owners handbook/service booklet with early service stamps entries.

MOT expires on the 22nd of December 2025.

Starts a runs superbly as you would expect with all the recent mechanical work carried out.

BMW E28's have now become an iconic nostalgic modern classic car.

That are now becoming increasing hard to find in genuine unchanged condition like this one.

Please note that buyers premium is 10% plus VAT (total 12% i...