Highlights

Compelling project which has been garage-stored for the last 4 years
Features classic BMW alloy wheels and rear spoiler
Only two owners
Regularly serviced
MOT valid until 23 July 2027

The Appeal

The E30 generation of the 3 Series, built on the ‘junior executive’ formula of its E21 predecessor, quickly became an aspirational car beloved of ‘yuppies’ in the 1980s. It was offered with a range of bodystyles – including a four-door saloon and an estate – and a wide range of engines and optional equipment, enabling it to appeal to an even broader audience.

This four-door example of the 318i was one of the last models to be sold in the UK, and features the updated front bumper and revised rear lights that were introduced in 1987. The seller is only its second owner, and it has benefited from regular servicing and repairs.

The exterior paintwork retains its sheen; some light scratches and are present. The car is fitted with the classic-style BMW alloy wheels and a rear spoiler.

Inside, the two-tone grey/beige interior with cloth seats is complete and largely original, with some signs of wear present. The car is equipped with a factory-fitted sunroof.

With some attention to restore it to its former glory, this BMW would make a perfect ‘modern classic’, being cheap to run, enjoyable to drive and easy to maintain.

Key Information

Mileage: 147,694 miles (indicated); vendor notes that the odometer is currently inoperative and states that the mileage is about 147,994
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 23 July 2027
Technical specs: 1,796cc 113hp 4-cylinder petrol, 5-speed manual
Paperwork: V5C, previous invoices and MOT certificates

The Detail

With current owner 28 years since April 1998
Largely original example
Lazurblau Metallic exterior and grey/beige interior
Regularly serviced and repaired
Original odometer was replaced in 2017 after it stopped working at 141,596 miles
Part of the front bumper is missing from the corner of the left-hand side
The vendor notes that there is some corrosion (the underside can be studied in the photographs)
BMW bonnet badge is missing
Some wear on driver’s seat and driver’s door trim
Some peeling door pillar trim
MOT valid until 23 July 2027
MOT advisories: worn brake disc, oil leak and corrosion
Alarm and Immobiliser
Grey/beige interior
Car has been stored in a garage for the last four years after restoration, repair and respray roof, bonnet and top of N/S rear quarter panel and touch-up

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