Highlights
- Only three former registered keepers
- MOT valid until July 2027 with no advisories
- History file with service book, invoices and MOT certificates
- Recent service including cam belt replacement carried out in 2024
- Low indicated mileage of 36,326 miles
The Appeal
The E30 3 Series Convertible is among the most desirable open-top cars of the late 1980s. Combining BMW's silky inline-six with a rear-wheel-drive chassis and a well-engineered soft-top, the 320i Convertible offers a rewarding driving experience wrapped in styling that has aged gracefully. With values on the rise, well-kept examples are increasingly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
This 1989 UK-delivered example is finished in Alpine White with a dark blue soft-top roof and a grey fabric interior featuring plaid seat inserts. Powered by the 2.0-litre ‘M20B20’ inline-six and paired with a four-speed automatic gearbox, it shows 36,326 miles on the odometer. The vendor describes the interior as wear-free, and the soft-top roof as unfaded. We are informed that the car starts and drives well, with a smooth engine and tight running gear.
The car was most recently serviced in September 2024 at Wings of Welwyn, where it received a cam belt replacement, brake fluid and coolant change, and an MOT, all at a cost of over £1,100. It holds a valid MOT until July 2027 with no advisories. Accompanying the car are the V5C, owner's handbook, service book, previous MOT certificates, invoices, toolkit, first aid kit and spare wheel.
Key Information
- Mileage: 36,326 miles indicated
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- MOT status: valid until 8 July 2027 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 2.0-litre inline-six (M20B20), four-speed automatic
- Paperwork: V5C, owner's handbook, service book, invoices, previous MOT certificates and registration documents
The Detail
- Serviced in September 2024 at 35,994 miles, including cambelt replacement, brake fluid and coolant change, and NSR flexible brake hose replacement (£1,141.30)
- Serviced in November 2021 at 35,006 miles, including rear brake hose replacement
- Service book stamped between 1998 and 2001
- Service history referencing BMW dealers, including Scotthall BMW, High Wycombe BMW, A1 BMW, and Wings of Welwyn
- 14-inch wheels
- Panasonic cassette-stereo with CD input
- Toolkit, first aid kit and spare wheel included
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