£3,920
1991 BMW 318i (E30)
Brightwells • UK • 16 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£3,920
1991 BMW 318i (E30)
UK • 16 Sept 2026 • Lot 438
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A rare 1991 BMW 318i (E30) with only one owner and just 68,500 miles, featuring a desirable manual transmission and extensive service history. While mechanically sound with a clean MOT, it does require attention for corrosion on the sill corners, making it a solid basis for recommissioning.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in very original condition with just 68,500 miles and one owner from new, with a good service history and a recent MOT with no advisories. However, there is noted corrosion present to the corners of the sills which will require attention, aligning with a 'Very Good' rating.
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68,500 miles
WBAAJ52050AD91670
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
H743LPR
1991
Auction
£3,920
1991 BMW 318i (E30)
Brightwells • UK • 16 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Description 1991 BMW 318i (E30); one owner from new; showing just 68,500 miles; very original car throughout A rare opportunity to acquire a highly original 1991 BMW 318i E30, having had just one owner from new.
Finished in attractive Granite Silver Metallic with a cloth interior, this increasingly desirable modern classic was first registered in March 1991.
Powered by the reliable 1,796cc four-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission, the car offers the engaging driving experience for which the E30 generation has become renowned.
The odometer displays just 68,500 miles, supported by a service history comprising 10 service stamps along with a substantial folder of invoices and receipts documenting maintenance and work carried out throughout its life.
The vehicle's last MOT expired in March 2022 and, notably, carried no advisory items.
Since arriving on site, the car has been observed starting, driving and stopping.
As is common with BMW E30 models of this age,...
Price Analysis vs Other 3 Series (E30) 318is
£2,309
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,632
Median Price (Since 2020)
£43,890
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 10th Mar 2022
Latest MOT mileage:
68,504 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 27th Feb 2021, 68,504 miles
Passed
On 28th Feb 2020, 68,503 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On 26th Feb 2019, 68,293 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On 15th Feb 2018, 67,711 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT Mileage Trend
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