1987 BMW 535iS E28 Sedan Euro converted M-Tech

  • Condition: Used
  • Make: BMW
  • Model: 5-Series
  • Type: Sedan
  • Year: 1987
  • Mileage: 210,776
  • VIN: WBADC7405H0964923
  • Color: Red
  • Engine size: 6-Cyl. 3.4L
  • Number of cylinders: 6
  • Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Tan
  • Safety options: Anti-Lock Brakes
  • Options: CD Player, Leather Seats, Sunroof
  • Vehicle Title: Clear
  • Interested? Contact seller!

1987 BMW 5-Series Description

Up for action is a beautiful 1987 BMW 535is:

·VIN: WBADC7405H0964923

·Production date: 10/1986

·Exterior: Zinnoberrot (138)

·Interior: Perlbeige (0206)

·Easily passes California SMOG

·5-speed manual

·Mileage: 210,776 miles. Euro odometer reads 228,018 kilometers (see below)

·Euro M-Tech kit

·Euro cluster

·Euro rear headrests

·BMW radar detector, dealer installed option


Car starts up every time and temperature runs just below the mid-point. Owned since summer '12. Many records from the prior 10 years.

Previous owner through early 2012:

·$609 on 1/2007 @ 111,958 miles: Brake light switch, heater motor, oil change, misc.

·$302 on 2/2007 @ 112,860: Passenger side caliper

·$186 on 4/2007 @ 116,257: Fuel injector hose, oil change, misc.

·$611 on 7/2007 @ 120,089: A/C charge, spark plugs, brake & coolant flush, diff & transmission fluids, fuel filter, oil change, misc.

·$84 on 10/2007 @ 123,956: Oil change

·$1,047 on 12/2007 @ 126,576: Idler arm, v-belts, rear sub frame mounts, upper & lower radiator hoses, misc.

·$156 on 1/2008 @ 128,033: Oil change, misc.

·$103 on 1/2008 @ 129,152: Valve cover gasket

·$91 on 4/2008 @ 133,406: Oil change

·$292 on 8/2008 @ 137,498: Oil change, flush transmission, misc.

·$828 on 9/2008 @ 139,108: Install customer supplied transmission, replace seals, t/o bearings, pilot bearing, shift joint, flush transmission

·$124 on 12/2008 @ 141,425: Oil change

·$321 on 1/2009 @ 142,990: Water pump, antifreeze, cooling hose

·$105 on 2/2009 @ 142,990: Check and set CO mixture

·$797 on 3/2009 @ 145,527: Oil change, rear muffler

·$1,247 on 6/2009 @ 150,342: Fuel filter, valve cover gasket, front disc brakes & pads, A/C charge, BMW Service II (adjust valves, replace spark plugs, fuel filter, flush gear boxes)

·$244 on 8/2009 @ 151,182: Fuel pressure regulator, distributor cap & rotor, oil pressure switch

·$2,074 on 10/2009 @ 153,386: Oil change, clutch master cylinder, clutch slave cylinder, clutch kit, misc. clutch related parts, pedal bracket, misc.

·$488 on 12/2009 @ 156,260: Oil change, starter, clutch master cylinder, misc.

·$1,038 on 3/2010 @ 159,345: Oil pan gasket, oil change, v-belt, remove & replace front crank seal, remove & replace clutch master cylinder, misc.

·$188 on 4/2010 @ 160,336: Clutch master cylinder, water temp sensor, misc.

·$78 on 8/2010 @ 164,229: Oil change

·$165 on 9/2010 @ 166,702: Thermostat

·$252 on 11/2010 @ 169,215: Oil change, front sway bar links

·$1,262 on 3/2011 @ 173,000: Computer light, catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, seal ring

·$1,201 on 4/2011 @ 173,655: A/C items... both low pressure hoses, high pressure hose (drier to evaporator), condenser, drier, pressure switch, R134a

·$145 on 6/2011 @ 174,913: Resurfaced front brake rotors

·$72 on 8/2011 @ 176,713: Oil change

·$280 on 8/2011 @ 177,781: Replace emergency brake handle

·$1,808 on 10/2011: Michelin TRX-B - 200/60VR390

·$898 on 11/2011 @ 180,349: Oil change, spark plugs, fuel filter, adjust valves, fan clutch, misc.

·$355 on 12/2011 @ 180,955: Antifreeze, thermostat, heater valve

·$89 on 3/2012 @ 184,513: Oil change

Owner through mid-2012:

·$180 on 6/2012 @ 187,290: Injector cleaner, throttle body cleaner

My ownership since July 2012:

·$1,452 on 8/2012 @ 188,573: Upper control arms, drag link, outer C/V boots, gas cap, misc.

·$1,530 on 12/2012: M-Tech kit... front, rear & side skirts

·$573 on 11/2012 @ 192,786: Oil change, radiator, coolant, misc.

·$287 on 4/2013: Various M-Tech kit brackets, caps, plugs, etc.

·$3,000 on 4/2013: Sand, prime & paint M-Tech kit, fogs/turns, paint replacement trunk lid, replace trunk lid hinge, patch small holes, replace trunk weather stripping, adjust muffler, misc.

·$1,070 on 1/2014: Straighten and liquid spray M-Tech wheels

·$875 on 2/2014 @ 199,381: Oil change, v-belts, air filter, valve adjustment

·$575 on 2/2014 @ 199,603: Replace front control arm bushing, right side motor mount

·$108 on 2/2014 @ 199,624: Install customer supplier muffler

·$947 on 5/2014 @ 203,415: Oil change, adjust/replace drive belts, lower control arms & bushings, radius arm bushing kit, pitman arm kit

·*** Changed US cluster to Euro cluster... new odometer readings in km. Spreadsheet with miles & kilometers will go to the new owner.

·$839 on 9/2014 @ 221,480 kilometers (206,713 miles): R134a service, upper & lower radiator hoses, coolant, water pump to thermostat hose, P/S hose, fluid

·$366 on 10/2014 @ 222,298 (207,221): Rear brake pads, rotors and sensor

·$401 on 12/2014 @ 224,173 (208,286): Driver's side door lock cylinder

·$122 on 1/2015: Pep Boys Pro start 72 month battery

·$80 on 4/2015: Oil change

·$308 on 7/2016 @ 227,810 (210,646): Catalytic converter

Total of ~$30k in receipts included with the sale.

There are a few items that should be addressed at some point:

·Small oils leaks at pan and timing cover.

·P/S fluid is seeping.

·A/C requries annual recharge.

·Trunk hinges installed by the body shop are from a non-535is/M5. Correct 535is hinges included with the sale.

·The dash has numerous cracks. A nicer, albeit with some small cracks, replacement dash is included with the sale.

·Body has its share of chips, dings and small scratches. There is a large paint chip on M-Tech front bumper (occurred during installation), just below the kidney.

·The TRX tires have good tread, but are aging. Too bad the M-Tech style wheels were only made in metric.


The car will continue to add a few miles until sold.

The leather is in nice condition. The driver seat has some wear, but no rips or tears. The door cards look great. The car is very tight and quiet compared to other E28s previously owned.

Includes owner's manual, an extra trunk badge, and the 535 is trunk emblems.

There are fewer and fewer nice condition E28's around, not many in Zinno, and it's fairly rare to see an E28 of any model with an M-Tech kit. Message me with any questions.