Highlights

Tidy Malachite Green with beige leather and ‘Basketweave’ alloys
Well maintained with a large history file
Recent service and drop links in August 2025
Full undersealed in September 2025
Current MOT valid to August 2026
Only five keepers from new, including husband and wife

The Appeal

A well-specified E30 convertible could just be the perfect open-top classic. Four seats, a slinky straight six engine, a decent boot and BMW quality and driver engagement all add up to a compelling summer package.

This 1990 320i ticks the specification box with its attractive Malachite Green paintwork, beige leather M Sport interior, Basketweave alloys and that 130bhp straight six. There is also an auto box to make those spring, summer and autumn drivers even more relaxing.

This is a tidy and very usable E30 that comes with a vast history file amassed by its handful of keepers. The current one acquired the car in 2020 and has continued to maintain it and garage it as previous keepers have done. It was serviced and received new drop links in August 2025 and undersealed in September. The MOT runs to August 2026.

This is the sort of E30 convertible you can jump in and drive. There is scope to improve it over the winter if you wish, ready for those spring sunshine drives.

The vendor says:

“It's beautiful to drive, always turns heads, and I have been stopped on many an occasion by enthusiasts to talk about it or for photographs. You are driving a powerful, impressive yet comfortable sports car. The colour is amazing, on a sunny day with the roof down I feel on top of the world.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st August 1990
Five keepers from new
Two of those keepers said to be husband and wife
Current keeper since May 2020
Vendor advises car has full service history
Large history file as shown in photos
Garaged throughout its life we are told
Undersealed in September 2025
Serviced and new drop links installed in August 2025
Current MOT valid until August 2026 with advisories to note
Factory service book
V5C
2 keys as shown

The Condition

Attractive Malachite Green metallic paintwork in good general condition
Some minor superficial marks to paintwork advised by seller and shown in photos
Some surface rust in wheel arches as shown
Black fabric roof in good condition with light age to note
Some light tarnish to chrome exterior fittings including grille and bumpers
Basketweave 15in BBS-style factory alloys in good order with some age to note
Matching spare wheel included
Fitted with mix of Hankook and Falken tyres with advisory for tyres to note on MOT
Underside as shown with advisories for sills//arches to note on MOT
Beige leather M Sport seats in good condition with some wear and cracks to squab
Beige carpets in fair condition with some staining to note
Sun damage to dashboard, which is common for this model and age
Fitted with JVC digital stereo as shown
Tool kit as shown

The Mechanics

129bhp M20 B20 straight six 1,990cc fuel injection engine
4spd automatic transmission
Vendor advises car has full service history
Well-maintained with large history file as shown
Recent service in August 2025
Drop links replaced in August 2025
Vendor states car runs well and starts first time with no strange noises or rattles
Advisories to note on MOT

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