Mathewsons December 2026 sale
Lot 470: 1987 BMW 525e automatic at the Mathewsons December 2026 auction
By Jon Cosson · Last checked
Part of our Bangers & Cash guide.
Listing checked
What the listing says
Mathewsons' listing, based on information from the vendor, states that the vehicle has had one owner from new, has covered about 54,000 miles, has been stored under cover, has an MOT to October 2027 and has its original invoice.
What to check on any BMW E28 525e
- Check the leading edge of the bonnet, front wings, suspension turrets, sills and jacking points, and the A-posts and door seal areas.
- Front footwell floors rot from wheel spray, and rear damper towers and the floor under the rear seat are also vulnerable.
- Blocked drains rot the door bottoms and rear of the sills, and leaking sunroof drains put water into the footwells.
- Look at the double-skinned mounting points for the rear axle beam, the tail lamp areas and the boot for damp.
- The fuel tank can corrode around the filler neck.
- Watch out for poor past welding.
Checks for this car
- After long storage, check the brakes, fuel system and seals.
- Check the arches and sills for rust.
Questions to ask before you bid
- Can I see the V5C, and do the chassis and engine numbers match it?
- What history file, invoices and MOT records come with it?
- When was it last used on the road?
- How long was it stored, and how?
- What evidence supports the mileage?
Viewing and bidding
Viewing at the Pickering saleroom runs Wednesday 25 November to Tuesday 1 December 2026: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12 noon, closed Sunday. Entry is £5 per person, which includes admission on the day and a donation to one of Mathewsons' chosen charities. The sale is Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 December 2026, held behind closed doors, with bidding online, by telephone or by commission.
Every lot is sold as seen. Read Mathewsons' terms (opens in a new tab) before you register.
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