1 / 31

1985 BMW 535i

Bring a Trailer
Listed byBlyguy
San Diego, California 92104196,000 milesManual
SoldJun 23, 2017
Sold for$8,600

Missed this one? Get the next BMW E28 5 Series first.

We'll email you when one is listed.

Seen across 6 sites in the last 30 days.

Free, one-click unsubscribe. By continuing, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.

Summary
This European-spec 1985 BMW 535i, showing 196k miles, features a recent driver-quality repaint in Diamond Black Metallic over a Llama Leather interior with some wear and a replaced driver's seat cushion. It is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, a 3. 5L inline-six, and a 3.
More details
25 limited-slip differential, benefiting from recent maintenance including new front control arms, a tune-up, and a rebuilt gearshift. Notable modifications include M-Tech steering wheel and fender flares, an M5 front oil cooler, H&R Sport Springs, and Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
134 (18%)
9/30/2026
Color
Diamond Black Metallic
15 (2%)
11/17/2025
Transmission
460 (62%)
10/15/2026
—

Loading sold figures · 12 months to Jun 23, '17

Listing history

1 appearance
  • 6/23/2017
    Bring a Trailer
    Sold· this listing
    $8.6k
Bid History
Bids Per Day
Sold for
$8.6k
#6 of E28 5 Series in 2017
Bottom 20% of all listings in 2017
Views
24.3k
#4 of E28 5 Series in 2017
Top 10% of all listings in 2017
Bids
20
Bottom 40% of E28 5 Series in 2017
Top 20% of all listings in 2017
Comments
71
#9 of E28 5 Series in 2017
Top 20% of all listings in 2017
Top Comments
MrMitsu The most beautiful sedan in automotive history. I've never seen such perfect proportions.
Jimmythefish Agree with superfinemind the euro bumpers on this car really finishes the look. I own an 85 E28 US spec. I always ... View more
roberthastings In my formative youth, my neighbor had a white one of these. The perfect proportions, mean look of the camber at ... View more
Share to TwitterShare to FacebookLast updated 8/25/2026
© 2026 Hypercars Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.
Hypercars Technologies Inc. is not affiliated with the companies or individuals mentioned on its site. Third-party trademarks and logos belong to their respective owners; use does not imply endorsement or affiliation. Data is provided "as is" without warranty of accuracy, completeness, or timeliness.