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1988 BMW M5

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Listed byJamesHilaman
Colora, Maryland 21917113,000 milesManual
SoldAug 6, 2025
Sold for$48,500

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Summary
This 1988 BMW M5 is one of 1,340 North American examples, showing 113k miles and having three previous owners. It features a limited-slip differential, heated power-adjustable front sport seats, and an aftermarket ECU chip. Noted condition issues include refinished left doors, paint chips, a non-functional right side mirror, and difficulty shifting into reverse and first gear.
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Most Recent Sale
Year
162 (84%)
10/22/2026
Color
Black
87 (45%)
10/22/2026
Transmission
193 (100%)
10/22/2026
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  • 8/6/2025
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SRLang BMW bult 1,340 of these and 5,368 of them have been auctioned on BaT :)
e28m5 As a fellow owner (if u couldn’t guess) it continues to amaze me how much of bargain these continue to be. Brings a ... View more
mmeakin Pic 163, do yourself a favor and read a few of the tech notes on the service records, it's quite humorous. It appears ... View more
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