1983 BMW 528i E28 Manual - Partially restored For Sale

BMW 528i E28 Manual – 88, 710 miles

Over the years I have owned many E28 BMWs. I love them.

So when this car came up I had to grab it. It had had a partial restoration and I thought that I would get it back on the road very quickly... but 4 months later it still sits at the back of my showroom, virtually untouched and I have to admit that it would be better with someone else who will ACTUALLY return this lovely machine to the road.

I want to give as much information as possible on my car, and so have written what some may think is a very long advert! Buying a classic car can be tricky and so I feel that the more information I can give the better. Nothing has been left out.

To give potential buyers a little confidence in me, I offer the buyer 5 days to return the car for a full refund if not 100% happy! Again, for any reason at all.


THE PARTIAL RESTORATION

When I bought the car it was obvious that someone had spent a lot of time and effort on bringing it back to life. So I tracked him down and had a really good chat.

He had owned the car for a long time and done bits and pieces to a very high standard over a number of years. Sadly, eventually he gave up and sold the car on to the person I bought it from.

This next person did a lot of work on the body in a short period of time. Sadly, it was not to quite the same level of quality and I’ve described below what needs to be done to make this car immaculate… although it’s not a huge amount of work.

All I have done myself is take the car for an MOT, which it failed, and a valet. I have covered 10-15 miles on the road (using trade plates) and aside from the points I will mention below it actually drove pretty well!


BODYWORK

As mentioned above, some of the car has been restored extremely well, but some of it needs a little fine tuning. I know the photos look amazing (we have an awesome photographer) but when you get very close you will find a few faults.

Firstly, the rear boot badges are missing and the bonnet badge is badly worn. These will all need replacing. The boot, bonnet and bottom sections of both right side doors have a few small marks in the paint and these would benefit from flattening and refinishing (the bonnet itself is a little bit crusty underneath too). The left rear wing also has an area of poor paint and you can even just about make out a couple of small runs but again, this should be easily saved.

There are two 6-8mm spots of corrosion at the front of the roof and the scuttle panel below the windscreen has a few tiny 3-4mm spots too. These are not at all deep or serious. The left side door will need a little more work as there are a small number of 4-5mm bubbles in the paint.

Finally, the top section of rear bumper has been sanded down and so will need re-chroming, 2 of the wheels are missing their centre caps and there is an 8mm paint chip to the left front wing.

I HAVE LOTS AND LOTS MORE PHOTOS I CAN SEND TO PEOPLE, PLEASE JUST ASK!


INTERIOR

The interior is all present and correct… I even have a spare rear seat.

The driver’s seat has a small area of wear on the base and the electric windows don’t work but it seems fine aside from that.


MECHANICALS + MOT

As I mentioned, I have driven it. I probably shouldn’t have but I just could not resist. Initially it was a little sluggish but some fresh fuel and a little time and it picked up wonderfully.

The engine is strong and runs very well and the gearbox shifts exactly as it should... although the gearknob is loose. The car has recently stopped holding a charge too so it will start and run for a while but eventually runs out of electricity.

Here’s everything it failed the MOT on (please feel free to confirm this by checking the registration number online):

- Rear wheels have some bolts missing (I actually have since bought some more)
- Left front and right rear electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected
- Headlights not working on main beam
- Left rear light (and brake light) not working
- Right rear fog lamp not working
- ABS warning lamp
- Left front and right rear tyres not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (need rotating the correct way)
- Nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded (worst thing on this list – needs welding and repairing)
- Rear hydraulic brake callipers insecurely mounted, support clip missing
- Front registration plate missing

There were also the following minor defects listed:

- Right and left suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
- Left front brake hose slightly twisted

And finally, there were a few advisory notices but only perished tyres (they’re old), weak handbrake, right front fog light not working and poor wipers.

It’s a good amount of work but nothing horrific.


Please do remember that this is a car that will need to be trailered away and should not be driven on the road (yes, I know I did!). The buyer will need to ensure they can collect it. I can arrange delivery at £50 plus £2 per mile but the car will need to be paid for in full before that can happen.

The car comes with the V5C (in my name), lots of spare parts, all the right keys, the MOT failure sheet and a clear HPI report that shows the car has never been written off.

The current number plate is a private one and can easily be removed to return the car to HWC471Y. I mention this as it was something I had planned to do.

As for the value. Who knows! Good condition E28 528is easily sell for £10-12, 000. The manuals are rare too!

Regardless, it has to go as I need the space. It's priced very cheaply and I really hope someone will be able to bring it back to life... I may even be interested in buying it back when they have!


PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL OR CALL IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS I CAN ANSWER OR YOU WISH TO HAVE MORE PHOTOS (I HAVE LOADS) - I AM ONLY TOO HAPPY TO HELP! VIEWINGS WILL BE MY PLEASURE, JUST CALL ME, ASHLEY

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