Highlights

Stylish and practical classic RWD 6cyl estate
Recent full respray in original Lachs Silver metallic
Long list of mechanical work including timing belt, water pump and suspension
Refreshed interior with replacement cloth upholstery, headlining and floor mats
Refurbished 15-inch alloy wheels with new Uniroyal tyres
MOT valid until August 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

In the 1980s, if you wanted to carry people and stuff and enjoy the drive, no estate car came close to BMW’s 3 and 5 series wagons. Crisply styled, agile and available with sweet six pot motors, these well-built cars remain the highly usable, go-to choice for fans of classic estates.

The joy of this 1988 E30 is its six-cylinder motor, relaxed auto box and sheer usability. It is in great condition thanks to a very long list of investments that includes a full respray in original Lachs Silver, refreshed interior, timing belt, water pump, suspension work and gearbox service. The full list is provided below. Not surprisingly, we’re told that it runs and drives very well. The MOT backs this up, running to August 2027 with no advisories.

A very tidy and nicely specified E30 that appeals equally to head and heart.

The vendor says:

“A very presentable and usable example of the increasingly desirable BMW E30 325i Touring. It combines the practicality of the Touring body with BMW’s six-cylinder 325i drivetrain and has benefited from considerable expenditure on its bodywork, interior and mechanical maintenance. The full respray, refurbished 15-inch wheels, new Uniroyal tyres and refreshed interior give it strong presentation, while the timing belt, water pump, suspension and extensive servicing work make this a particularly appealing E30 for somebody looking for a classic BMW to use and enjoy.”

Key Information

Mileage: 111,519 miles indicated (odometer believed to be correct)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 4th August 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: M20 2,494cc inline-six petrol, four-speed automatic
Paperwork: No specific documentation mentioned by the vendor

Maintenance history:

02/23:
- Timing belt kit
- Water pump
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Air filter
- Fuel filter
- Spark plugs
- Distributor cap
- Rotor arm
- HT leads

Suspension work:
- Replacement shock absorber inserts
- Coil springs
Gearbox oil and filter
Full respray
Refurbishment of 15-inch alloy wheels
New Uniroyal tyres
Replacement headlining
Replacement cloth interior
New mats
General tidy-up of the engine bay
Inlet manifold freshened up
Ignition components replaced

The Detail

Well maintained with long list of recent work detailed above
Full respray in original Lachs Silver with the car presenting well overall
15-inch alloy wheels refurbished and fitted with new Uniroyal tyres
Timing belt kit and water pump replaced in February 2023
Fitted with new refurbished cloth interior plus new mats
Refurbished 15in alloys with new Uniroyal tyres
Vendor states everything operates as it should
Some age-related marks and imperfections should be expected on closer inspection
No advisories on MOT

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