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Asking price

€84,900

Private seller

1980 BMW 5 Series M535i E12 For Sale

  • Left Hand Drive
  • 147,500 Kilometres
  • Manual, 5 speed
  • Petrol
  • 3500cc
  • 1980
  • Grey
  • Private seller
  • ES
    Mutilva Baja, Spain

Description

BMW M535i E12 – 1980 – Polaris Silver / Black leather

The M535i E12 is the first model in the BMW range developed by BMW Motorsport, a car that marked the start of a new philosophy within the marque. Between 04/ 1980 and 05/ 1981, only 960 units were produced for the European left-hand drive market, making this version one of the most exclusive classic BMWs.

Chassis number (VIN): WBAthe details below
Date of first registration: 18/ 06/ 1980
Exterior colour: Polaris Silver
Interior: Black leather
Current mileage: 147, 300 km

History

The car was purchased by us in 2005 with 140, 000 kilometres on the clock and has been maintained since within our family collection.
Vehicle in very good condition, mechanically sound, with key structural and bodywork points checked by us.
The car was fully repainted by its previous owner.
We recommend consulting the full photo and video dossier to assess its condition.

Model features and equipment

First model in the BMW range developed by BMW Motorsport.
Limited production: 960 units for the European left-hand-drive market, built between 04/ 1980 and 05/ 1981.
3. 5-litre M30 engine, 218 hp (DIN), with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection.
Getrag close-ratio gearbox (CR) with a Dogleg layout, first gear towards the rear.
Limited-slip differential.
Bilstein dampers specific to the M535i E12, with shorter springs.
Front disc brakes specific to the M535i E12.
Model-specific wheels, 14-inch BBS rims, 6. 5” wide.
Motorsport aerodynamics: front spoiler and rear wing.
Power-assisted steering.
Recaro seats specific to the M535i E12.
Three-spoke Motorsport steering wheel specific to the M535i E12.
Black leather upholstery.
Electric sunroof.
Central locking functioning perfectly.
Stainless steel intake, reproducing the same design and geometry as the original part, designed to improve airflow.

Recent maintenance

The vehicle is freshly serviced, including:

New engine oil and filter
Gearbox oil change
Differential oil replaced
New tyres

More information

We have a presentation video with test drives and a dossier containing more than 200 high-resolution photos.

Feel free to contact us or visit our website. We speak Spanish, English and French.
We are located only 80 km from the French border and we can arrange France registration under historic vehicle status (carte grise collection) for you.

Vehicle location

Mutilva Baja, Spain
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Classic Cars
Country:
Spain
Reference number:
C1974654
Listed on:
23/12/2025
Make:
BMW
Model:
5 Series
Year:
1980
Colour:
Grey
Seller type:
Private

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