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£3,471
1986 BMW 520i
United Kingdom • 28 Apr 2021
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AI Listing Summary
This is a well-preserved, original BMW 520i (E28) from the 1980s, boasting a straight-six engine and a tidy appearance despite its 140,341 miles. It comes with desirable extras like a Motorsport steering wheel and spare BBS alloys, making it an appealing classic for enthusiasts.
Condition
6
The car is described as a 'notably original example' and 'tidy,' suggesting it's been well-maintained. However, the odometer reading of 140,341 miles indicates it has seen considerable use. The presence of a BMW Motorsport steering wheel and spare BBS alloy wheels are positives, as is the 'considerable degree of history.' The description mentions the car 'looks capable of many more' miles, but also notes that there may be some wear.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
WBADK520909347020
Odometer:
140,341 miles
Reg Number:
C343 SAO
RHD/LHD:
RHD
MOT ‘C343 SAO’ is a notably original example of BMW’s much vaunted second generation 5 Series model.
Finished in silver and trimmed in grey cloth, it is equipped with a BMW Motorsport steering wheel and comes complete with a spare set of BBS alloy wheels, a complete line-up of original tools and a considerable degree of history.
Its odometer currently displays 140,341 miles, but this tidy 520i looks capable of many more still and is surely great value in today’s market.
It is hard to credit that the now mighty BMW was close to insolvency in the 1960s.
The company’s meteoric rise to a position of considerable strength arguably took a mere 10 years and was achieved, not by startling innovation, but sound engineering and skilful evolution.
The inaugural 5 Series (E12) range was very much a product of the company’s unique reincarnation and, now in its seventh generation, has done a great deal to keep furthering that success.
Launched in 1972, the E12 followed BMW’s formula of the tim...
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£1,912
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£6,700
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£15,777
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