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1988 BMW 320i Baur Convertible (E30)
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 BMW 320i Baur convertible is a tidy example with a six-cylinder engine and manual transmission. It features a re-trimmed blue leather interior, replacement hood, and extensive service history, making it a desirable classic. While it has been in storage and may need some cosmetic attention, its rarity and recent maintenance make it an appealing find.
Condition
7
The car is described as tidy and appealing, presenting very well with only a few minor cosmetic issues. It has been well-maintained with a massive history and recent works, including a re-trimmed interior and replacement hood. The mileage is reasonable for its age, and it has had limited use recently. However, it has been in storage and may require some cosmetic remediation.
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Manual
Transmission:
WBAAA320909783277
Chassis No:
Odometer:
161,600 miles
E87DMR
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Tidy and appealing manual six-cylinder Baur convertible E30; retrimmed blue leather interior and replacement hood; last lady owner for 22 years; massive history back to 1992 Supplied new by Woodrows Harnham Garage Ltd of Salisbury in March 1988 this tidy E30 generation of BMW 3-series comes to us in 320i Baur guise and is finished in Alpine White II with Black Mohair Targa/Soft-top and sits upon its original, period correct X-spoke alloy wheels.
Under the bonnet we find the 2.0-litre M20 series straight-six engine which developed 127bhp when new, and 164NM of torque driving the rear wheels of course, via five-speed manual transmission.
Inside the cabin, we find a re-trimmed Camden Sapphire blue leather interior, electric windows, electric mirrors and of course the clever Baur Targa, convertible top with centra roll bar for increased safety.
The car shows 161,600 miles which is an average of just 4,600 miles per annum over 35 years and presents very well with but a few mi...
Points of note
£1,600
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,380
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,253
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 30 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
165,168 miles
Registration Date
1988-03-29
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 31 2024 with 165,168 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Underside been undersealed
Failed
On Oct 02 2024 with 165,167 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Vehicle been undersealed
Passed
On Oct 06 2023 with 161,736 miles
Failed
On Sep 29 2023 with 161,735 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jul 20 2022 with 161,526 miles
Passed
On Jul 03 2019 with 161,209 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre size wall cracking
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jul 10 2018 with 160,568 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jul 10 2018 with 160,565 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 27 2017 with 160,063 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Jun 24 2016 with 159,200 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Suspect play in rack
Passed
On Jun 25 2015 with 158,576 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Suspect play in rack
- Offside rear tyre has a nail in tread
Passed
On Jun 09 2014 with 158,128 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jun 19 2013 with 156,706 miles
Failed
On Jun 18 2013 with 156,703 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Jun 20 2012 with 155,552 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Passed
On Jul 07 2011 with 154,455 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
User Entered:
- rear number plate secure but only fixed by one screw
- suspect filler nearside and offside sills
Failed
On Jul 01 2011 with 154,384 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory:
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
User Entered:
- rear number plate secure but only fixed by one screw
- suspect filler nearside and offside sills
Passed
On Jul 08 2010 with 152,146 miles
Failed
On Jun 30 2010 with 152,134 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Jun 13 2009 with 149,342 miles
Failed
On Jun 13 2009 with 149,341 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Passed
On Jun 25 2008 with 144,173 miles
Failed
On Jun 25 2008 with 144,173 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Jul 02 2007 with 139,184 miles
Passed
On Aug 02 2006 with 134,080 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- advise rear brake pipes above diff has started to corrode
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