BMW M 535i

(1979 - 1987)

Brand:

BMW

Model:

M 535i

Related:

5er

Country:

Germany

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BMW M5 and its predecessors - super sports cars for the family

December 18, 2015 — Bruno von Rotz 98

1984 marks the official start of the successful M5 series, which continues to this day across five model series. However, there were already M models based on the 5-series before that. This report looks back to the beginnings of the M 535i of the E12 series and describes all M5 variants, illustrated with many historical pictures.

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BMW M 535i - Tuning from the manufacturer

June 6, 2025 — Bruno von Rotz 74

Inconspicuous would be different. The fastest BMW sedan of its time came with an eye-catching spoiler and widening. How convincing is it some 40 years later? This article tells the story of the M5's predecessor and shows it in current and historical images.

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BMW M 535i (E12) (1979-1981)

4-Door Sedan, 218 PS, 3453 cm³

BMW M 535i (E28) (1985-1987)

4-Door Sedan, 218 PS, 3406 cm³

BMW 535i (E28) (1985-1987)

4-Door Sedan, 218 PS, 3406 cm³

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BMW M 535i (1986) - the second edition of the fast sedan

BMW M 535i (1986) - ECE version with 218 hp for 7.2 s from 0 to 100 km/h and a top speed of 230 km/h

BMW M 535i (1986) - with the standard wheels

50 years of BMW M at the BMW Museum - M3 E30, M535i E12 and M5 E28

BMW M535i (1980) - bucket seats and the steering wheel from the M1 in the E12

BMW M535i (1980) - fast variant of the E12 series

BMW M535i (1986) - fast five-wheeler in original condition - German Car Meeting Motorworld Kemptthal 2024

BMW M535i (1984) - side view of the fast E28

BMW M535i (1985) - until the M5, this was the top model of the E28 series

BMW M535i (1980) - deregistered since 1991, offered by private owner for EUR 49'000 - 24th Retro Classics 2025

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Auctioned vehicles of BMW M 535i

Brand	Model	Year	Status	Auction name
BMW M 535i (E28) 1985 Sold Classic Car Auctions UK Classic Car Sale (September 24, 2016)	M 535i (E28)	1985	Sold	Classic Car Auctions UK Classic Car Sale (September 24, 2016)
BMW M 535i (E28) 1986 Not Sold Charterhouse The Footman James Classic Sale (November 8, 2015)	M 535i (E28)	1986	Not Sold	Charterhouse The Footman James Classic Sale (November 8, 2015)
BMW M 535i (E28) 1987 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (June 18, 2016)	M 535i (E28)	1987	Sold	ACA Kings Lynn Auction (June 18, 2016)
BMW M 535i (E28) 1987 Sold CCA CCA June 2015 Classic Car Sale (June 6, 2015)	M 535i (E28)	1987	Sold	CCA CCA June 2015 Classic Car Sale (June 6, 2015)
BMW M 535i (E28) 1985 Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 7, 2015)	M 535i (E28)	1985	Sold	Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 7, 2015)
BMW M 535i (E28) 1985 Sold H&H Classics The Chateau Impney Motor Car Auction (December 9, 2015)	M 535i (E28)	1985	Sold	H&H Classics The Chateau Impney Motor Car Auction (December 9, 2015)
BMW 535i (E28) 1987 Sold Brightwells Leominster Sale (May 14, 2014)	535i (E28)	1987	Sold	Brightwells Leominster Sale (May 14, 2014)
BMW 535i MK Motorsport 1984 Sold Humer-und-Granner-Auktionen Classic Expo Salzburg (October 19, 2024)	535i MK Motorsport	1984	Sold	Humer-und-Granner-Auktionen Classic Expo Salzburg (October 19, 2024)
BMW 535i (E28) 1986 Sold Brightwells Modern Classic Cars (December 8, 2016)	535i (E28)	1986	Sold	Brightwells Modern Classic Cars (December 8, 2016)

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