This 1988 BMW 535i is finished in black over a black leather interior and was purchased by the seller from the original owner in 2016. It was reportedly sold new at Center BMW of Sherman Oaks, where the original owner had it serviced until 2007 when she switched to an independent shop. Now showing 295,660 miles, this E28 is powered by an M30 inline-six paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and has been modified by the seller with Euro headlights, Style 5 wheels, and a modern stereo system with a Bluetooth head unit and new speakers. In the past year, the seller replaced a leaking brake hydraulic accumulator and power steering hoses, flushed the hydraulic fluid, and replaced the washer fluid reservoir. The sale includes accident-free Carfax and AutoCheck reports, as well as a clean California title in the seller’s name.
Finished in black, this car features a repaint in its original color that was commissioned under original ownership. The seller notes a pea-sized ding on the driver’s side of the hood, some touched-up rock chips, and an over-buffed spot on the trunk lid. Slight damage is evident on the rear valence and can be seen in the photo gallery below.
The original wheels were replaced with 15” Style 5 basketweaves, and new Falken Ziex ZE950 tires were installed in 2016. The seller installed Bilstein sport shocks in August 2016 along with new upper control arm bushings. New steel braided brake lines, hydraulic accumulator, and brake master cylinder were also installed within the last two years. The brake pad wear indicator light is illuminated, per the seller.
The seller has added about 7,000 miles since her purchase, and the odometer shows 295,660 miles. The Carfax report indicates a mileage discrepancy in 1995 as discussed below.
The 3.4-liter inline-six sends power to the rear wheels through a 4-speed automatic transmission. During the seller’s ownership, the radiator has been replaced along with the radiator hoses, water pump, rear exhaust section, spark plugs, air filter, transmission fluid and filter, and four CV shaft boots. An engine oil leak and a minor leak in the transmission cooler line are noted.
Additional images of the undercarriage are provided in the gallery below, and the new CV boots and Bilsteins can be seen above. The seller describes an occasional clunk when accelerating in reverse due to a worn differential mount.
The AutoCheck report shows no issues, though the accident-free Carfax displays a mileage inconsistency in 1995. The mileage readings before and after the 1995 Carfax entry appear to consistently increase, and the seller believes this to be the result of a clerical error. No history of accidents or other damage are indicated on either report.