£2,899
1994 BMW 316i Touring Lux (E30)
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a tidy, late-model Diamond Black Metallic 1994 BMW E30 316i Touring Lux with a 5-speed manual transmission, 174,131 miles and 17" Alpina style alloy wheels. It features a smart grey cloth interior with a factory sport steering wheel, electric sunroof, and Sony radio/CD player. Note the MOT expired in August 2023 with seven minor advisories and the car has had 11 previous keepers.
Condition
6
The car presents well and has clearly been subject to some restorative works, which suggests it is in good condition overall. However, the absence of a detailed history and the expired MOT with advisories indicate that some reconditioning may be required.
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Manual
Transmission:
WBAAJ12959CL58596
Chassis No:
Odometer:
174,131 miles
L539VBY
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Tidy, late model E30 Touring with manual transmission and a smart interior including factory sport steering wheel Dating from March 1994 and built in November 1993 this rather smart looking BMW hails from the E30 era and comes to us in 316i Touring Lux spec and is finished in Diamond Black Metallic and sits on a set of 17” 19-spoke Alpina style alloy wheels.
Under the bonnet, we find the 1.6-litre four-cylinder M40 petrol engine which develops 98bhp and 145NM of torque driving the rear wheels via five-speed manual transmission.
Inside, we find grey cloth trim in remarkably good condition, electric front windows, electric tilt and slide sunroof, heated rear screen, leather wrapped 380mm Sport steering wheel (factory optional extra) and retro-fit Sony radio/CD player.
The car shows 174,131 miles and presents well, clearly having been the subject of some restorative works although we have no history to support this.
The history file includes the V5C recording 11 former kee...
Points of note
£1,800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,740
Median Price (Since 2020)
£16,840
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 08 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
174,181 miles
Registration Date
1994-03-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 09 2025 with 174,181 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On May 27 2025 with 174,180 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Aug 18 2022 with 173,968 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside stop light dim
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Rear Inner wheel arches by bumper ends holed/corroded (both sides)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes on rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded by bumper end
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On Aug 11 2022 with 173,968 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory:
- Offside stop light dim
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing around manifold/down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Rear Inner wheel arches by bumper ends holed/corroded (both sides)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes on rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded by bumper end
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Apr 20 2019 with 168,932 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Apr 23 2018 with 164,319 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On Apr 23 2018 with 164,319 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Passed
On Apr 20 2017 with 159,061 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- both front inner steering joints have slight play
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Apr 20 2016 with 155,813 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Play in inner steering joints
Passed
On Mar 05 2015 with 150,861 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed
On Mar 05 2015 with 150,861 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On Mar 03 2014 with 146,061 miles
Passed
On Mar 05 2013 with 138,375 miles
Passed
On Mar 06 2012 with 130,889 miles
Passed
On Feb 26 2011 with 124,744 miles
Passed
On Jan 27 2011 with 124,752 miles
Passed
On Oct 24 2010 with 122,894 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- near side door mirror cracked
Failed
On Oct 24 2010 with 122,894 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
User Entered:
- near side door mirror cracked
Passed
On Apr 18 2010 with 120,099 miles
Failed
On Apr 18 2010 with 120,099 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Passed
On Apr 08 2009 with 115,118 miles
Failed
On Apr 04 2009 with 11,525 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Feb 14 2008 with 111,149 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Nov 15 2006 with 106,285 miles
Passed
On Jan 11 2006 with 102,548 miles
Failed
On Jan 10 2006 with 102,548 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
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