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BMW 5 Series E28 (1981–1988): specs

BMW 5 Series E28 (1981–1988) photo
Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

The BMW 5 Series E28 is a sedan produced from 1981 to 1988. It is the 2nd of 8 generations of the 5 Series in our catalog.

Engines: 2.0 (520i) (M20B20), 125 hp. Transmission: manual; rear-wheel drive. Length 4,620 mm, wheelbase 2,625 mm, fuel tank 70 L.

This generation was built without a facelift. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.

Specifications

Production years1981–1988
Bodysedan
Engine2.0 (520i)
Engine codeM20B20
Displacement2 L
Fuelpetrol
Power125 hp
Torque165 Nm
Transmissionmanual, 5-speed
Gearbox model5MT
Driverear-wheel drive
Length4,620 mm
Width1,700 mm
Height1,415 mm
Wheelbase2,625 mm
Fuel tank70 L

Vehicle tax in Kazakhstan

EngineUnder 10 years10–20 years (×0.7)Over 20 years (×0.5)
2.0 (520i)≈ 16,475 ₸≈ 11,532 ₸≈ 8,238 ₸

Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →

Also 525i, 528i

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Large tank: 70 L
  • Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available

Cons

  • Age: the last cars were built in 1988, condition is everything

Tyre and wheel sizes

Factory sizes: tyres 175R14, 195/70R14; bolt pattern 5x120. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →

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FAQ

What engine does the BMW 5 Series E28 have?

2.0 (520i), code M20B20, 125 hp, 165 Nm.

What transmission does it have?

manual (5MT).

What are the ground clearance and fuel tank size?

Fuel tank 70 l.

How much is the vehicle tax on the BMW 5 Series E28 in Kazakhstan?

For 2026, about 16,475 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.

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