BMW 518i (E28)

About this Collectable

BMW 518i (E28)

You hardly see the E28 series on our roads anymore. That we then have an original Dutch 5-series from the last year of construction with low mileage can safely be called special. 
The BMW E28 series relinquished its predecessor, the E12, in 1981. In terms of construction, the E28 built on the E12, but important technical novelties were implemented in the E28, such as ABS, Boardcomputer and driver airbag. Thanks in part to its fast diesel engines (in Germany, they called it the Heizöl Maserati because of its unprecedented performance for a Diesel) and the no-holds-barred M5, the E28 became a success. In terms of design, the E28 was based on the E12, especially the technical advances spearheaded this series, and its robustness and relative insensitivity to rust were also clear advances. Some more (technical) changes were made in 1985 and 1986, and production ceased in 1987.
The 518i offered here was delivered to the 1st owner on 4 March 1987 and has driven just 121,000km. In 1997, the car was transferred to its 2nd owner and only after 23 years was the car sold to its current owner who used it sporadically for some pleasure drives. The nice thing about a 1987 518i is that it is actually quite a smooth car.  The car accelerates to 100 km/h over a second faster than the 6-cylinder 520i with automatic transmission. Partly due to less weight in the nose compared to the 6-cylinder models, the weight distribution is optimal and the car steers just that little bit nicer than its more solidly motorised brothers, partly due to the power steering fitted as standard. Anyway, we can only laugh at the weight of this full-size sedan. Its latest electric brother, the i5, weighs 2,380kg, while "our" 518i only has to lug around 1,127kg. That's 5kg less than a modern VW Polo......

Our opinion     

Over 700,000 BMW E28s BMW built in 7 years and there are almost none left..... The vast majority have been run down, tinkered with or fallen prey to self-appointed "tuners". An original Dutch-delivered car in pristine condition with such low mileage and only 3 owners is really nowhere to be found. There are a few on the net with astronomical mileage, new gauges or a vague history. So if you are looking for a "real" 5-series from the E28 series then this is "the car". 

About the seller

The seller bought the car in 2020 from its second owner. Although he normally resells cars directly, he decided to keep this car because of its unique history and good condition. After 4 years and actually too few fun kilometres, the car may go to the next enthusiast.

Equipment

This BMW 518i is equipped with:

- Power steering
- Velour upholstery
- Electrically operated mirrors
- Radio preparation and Sony radio (aftermarket)

Modifications

Sony Radio.

Notes 

The car is in very good condition

Recent maintenance history

All service history is known and stamped in the original service booklet.

- 04-03-1987 - 0km - delivery service van der Plas BMW
- 01-05-1987 - 2,050km - entry check van der Plas BMW
- 05-01-1988 - 10.838km - Engine oil service van der Plas BMW
- 20-02-1988 - 12,515km - Annual check-up van der Plas BMW
- 03-07-1989 - mileage not readable - BMW Inspection 1 BMW van der Plas
- 06-11-1991 - 35,522km - BMW Inspection 2 van der Plas BMW
- 16-04-1992 - 37,714km - Annual inspection van der Plas BMW 
- 24-03-1993 - 43.804km - Annual inspection + Engine oil service vd Plas BMW
- 24-02-1994 - 47.481km - BMW inspection 1 van der Plas BMW
- 23-12-1996 - 57.601km - Engine oil service van der Plas BMW
- 03-11-1998 - 66,364km - BMW Inspection 2 van der Plas BMW
- 11-10-1999 - 74,277km - Motor oil service van der Plas BMW
- 07-12-2000 - 81.394km - BMW Inspection 1 van der Plas BMW
- 02-12-2004 - 92.905km - BMW Inspection 2 van der Plas BMW
- 13-04-2013 - 108.436km - Motorolieservice van Poelgeest
- 18-03-2021 - 121,248km - Motorolieservice Dusseldorp den Haag

Included in the sale

- Two keys
- Booklets and documentation
- Paper registration certificate from 1997

Summary

Seller - Emiel
Seller type - Business
Location - Sassenheim
Chassis number - WBADK910501084547 
Registration number - RN-12-ND
First registration - 25-02-1987
Mileage - 121,959 KM 
Demonstrable - Yes
Warranty - No
VAT/Margin car - Margin
Bodywork - Sedan
Engine - 1.8 litre 4 cylinder with 102hp
Drive - Rear
Gearbox - 5 speed gearbox
Exterior - Alpinweiss
Interior - Blue velour
Smoking car - No
Owners - 2 previous private owners
Owned since - 2020
Tyres - 175-80-14 Firestone front DOT 2007 and Conti DOT 2015 rear, more than 5mm profile
 
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