Description
1988 (E) BMW E28 525e Lux Auto
Effectively a barn find, it was brought out of 13yrs of dry storage in June 2024 and sent to a professional BMW specialist in Chelmsford, well regarded by enthusiasts, to be returned to roadworthy condition. Work carried out included new battery, timing belt and tensioner, replacement fuel tank, front suspension lower arms, new radiator and coolant, new copper brake lines to rear, brake fluid change and sundry items.
4 brand new tyres and windscreen wipers fitted
Car has been since clayed, polished, and waxed.
More pictures to follow.
One of the very last, DVLA data showing only 8 others remain licensed!!!*
(per - details above, 1988 BMW 525e Lux licensed as at Q1/ 2024)The 'eta' variant of the E28 has a high torque, low revving 2. 7ltr straight 6 cylinder engine, aiming at higher fuel economy.
The "lux" edition was introduced towards the end of production run of the E28 to promote sales prior to the release of the E34.
It has lost of extra equipment and features over the base model: air conditioning, de-chroming, electric mirrors and windows, 15" BBS alloys, tinted windows, rear head restraints, metallic paint, anthracite buffalo leather upholstery, electric sliding sunroof, EH switchable transmission, wash/ wipe headlights, coach lines, front arm rests and colour coded rear spoiler.
The radio had been changed prior to my ownership to a late 90's CD player with detachable facia.
