£4,004
1989 BMW 318i (E30)
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2020
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 BMW 318i is a one-owner car with 80,150 miles, recent mechanical work, and a 5-speed manual transmission. While it has some cosmetic flaws like rust bubbles and dash cracks, it presents a good opportunity for enthusiasts seeking a well-maintained E30.
Condition
6
The car has low mileage for its age and a single owner, which are positives. However, it has some rust bubbles and cracks on the dash, indicating some cosmetic issues. The presence of MOT records and recent recommissioning work suggests good mechanical care, but the missing service book is a drawback.
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Manual
Transmission:
WBAAJ520X0AD85301
Chassis No:
Odometer:
80,150 miles
F776 UAB
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
[Catalogue Description]
Points of note
£2,309
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,188
Median Price (Since 2020)
£43,890
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 16 2021
Latest MOT Mileage
80,109 miles
Registration Date
1989-02-20
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 17 2020 with 80,109 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- inner wings and inner arches corroded
Failed
On Jun 03 2020 with 80,107 miles
There were 10 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- inner wings and inner arches corroded
Failed
On Mar 31 2015 with 80,100 miles
There were 21 defects noted, with 3 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- (Dangerous) Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- (Dangerous) Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- front jack points corroded
- osr boot floor holed
- brakes not tested
Passed
On Jul 10 2009 with 76,057 miles
Passed
On Jul 08 2008 with 74,601 miles
Failed
On Jun 24 2008 with 74,457 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On Jun 26 2007 with 72,609 miles
Passed
On Jun 29 2006 with 70,541 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
