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BMW M535i
Saloon E12
Year
1981
Miles
103,000 miles
Transmission
Manual
Mobberley
Description
BMW E12 M535I Full professional restoration costing in excess of £80K just completed. Full details to follow
Vehicle History
Important information about the vehicle's history and condition
Insurance write-off record
History not checked
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Technical Data
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What this car costs to run
Modelled over 7,100 miles a year (DfT National Travel Survey, England). Ranges, not quotes — a figure marked exact is set by law for this car; everything else is an estimate.
- Vehicle tax (VED)exactHistoric vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)
- £0
- FuelThe listing does not say which fuel it uses, so fuel is left out rather than guessed
- Not estimated
- Insurance (UK average)The UK average premium actually paid for comprehensive cover, £566 in Q2 2026 (ABI) — an average across every driver, postcode and car, not a quote for this one. Yours turns on your age, postcode and record and on the car’s insurance group. A 17–20-year-old new driver typically pays more than this average: see our guide to the cheapest cars to insure as a new driver, or the ABI figures
- £566
- ServicingFrom a minor service (£280–£450) to a major one (£550–£950) on a BMW, from Autoza's own servicing estimates by make, not survey data. Routine servicing only — excludes repairs and tyres
- £250–£950
- MOT testFirst registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it
- Not required
- Total of the figures aboveLeaves out fuel, which we could not estimate for this car, so the real yearly cost is higher
- £800–£1,550
Work out the vehicle tax with our car tax calculator (it opens with this car's year filled in), or put in your own mileage and prices with the running cost calculator.
Questions about this BMW M535i
- Where can I view this 1981 BMW M535i?
- This BMW M535i is located in Mobberley, UK. Contact Wizard Sports & Classics directly through Autoza.co.uk to arrange a viewing appointment.
- What is the asking price for this BMW M535i?
- The asking price is £47,500. You can contact the seller directly on Autoza.co.uk to enquire or negotiate.
- What is the mileage on this 1981 BMW M535i?
- This BMW M535i has 103,000 miles on the odometer.
- Is this BMW M535i automatic or manual?
- This BMW M535i has a manual gearbox.
- Is this BMW M535i MOT tested?
- Ask the seller for this BMW M535i's MOT certificate, service records and registration number. With the registration you can check its full MOT history free on GOV.UK.
- Has this BMW M535i been an insurance write-off?
- Autoza does not check write-off records. Ask the seller, read the description in full, and run an HPI check on the registration before you buy.
- Can I get finance for this BMW M535i?
- Finance options may be available through the dealer. Use the free Autoza.co.uk car finance calculator to estimate monthly repayments for this BMW M535i at £47,500.
- How much does this BMW M535i cost to run per year in the UK?
- Modelled annual running cost (leaving out fuel, which we could not estimate for this car) is roughly £800–£1,550. That breaks down as: road tax (VED) £0 (Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)); insurance £566 (the UK average premium actually paid, ABI — not a quote for this car); servicing £250–£950; no MOT due (First registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it). Assumes 7,100 miles per year (DfT National Travel Survey, table NTS0901a, all cars, England, 2025). These are estimates, not quotes — insurance in particular varies widely with the driver's age and postcode.
- What is the annual road tax (VED) on this BMW M535i?
- Annual road tax (VED): £0 per year. Basis: Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply). Tax it online at gov.uk before you drive it.
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