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£15,361

M52-Powered 1991 BMW 318is 5-Speed

United States • 21 Nov 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1991 BMW 318is is a modified E30 coupe with an M52 engine swap, aftermarket suspension, and several performance upgrades. While it features desirable enhancements like a limited-slip differential and KinematicSpeed roll bar, it also exhibits cosmetic imperfections and a potential odometer rollback.

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Condition 

6

The car has noticeable cosmetic wear, including paint chips, dings, and scratches. The interior, while reinstalled, had components removed (air conditioning) and shows modifications like a Sparco steering wheel and auxiliary gauges replacing the stereo. The Carfax report also indicates a potential odometer rollback, suggesting some uncertainty about its history. The modifications and enhancements, while positive, do not elevate it past a 'Good' rating due to the mentioned cosmetic and historical concerns.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WBAAF931XMEE72548

Odometer:

156,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU Retrofitted 2.8-Liter M52 Inline-Six Five-Speed Manual Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Alpine White Paint Black Leatherette Upholstery 15" ACT Alloy Wheels Wheel Stud Conversion MTS Technik Coilovers w/Eibach Springs Caster/Camber Plates 3" Brake Ducts Urethane Driveline & Suspension Bushings Projector Headlights Aftermarket Exhaust Components KinematicSpeed Roll Bar Sparco Steering Wheel VDO Auxiliary Instrumentation Accident-Free Carfax Report
This 1991 BMW 318is coupe was modified with an M50 inline-six and aftermarket coilovers under previous ownership, and it was acquired in Missouri by the seller in 2013.

It was used as a High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) vehicle in Georgia and promoted by the seller’s business, Race German, before it was relocated to Florida.

Under current ownership, the car was re-powered with a 2.8-liter M52 inline-six, a ZF 320 five-speed manual transmission, and a 3.73:1 limited-slip differential.

Further modifications included the insta...

Points of note

£7,526

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£20,024

Median Price (Since 2020)

£56,233

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