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£6,231

Japanese-Market 1996 BMW 318ti

United States • 21 Aug 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1996 BMW 318ti is a low-mileage, right-hand-drive import with desirable "California" sunroof and Individual Daytona Violet Metallic paint. Recent maintenance addresses key wear items like suspension and tires, but cosmetic flaws and an A/C system needing attention are present.

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Condition 

7

The car has had several recent maintenance items including replacement of shocks, springs, bushings, and tires. However, there are noted imperfections on the wheels, a weak air conditioning system, a missing rearview mirror wiring cover, and a hole in the rear bench seat. The sunroof also had a noted leak in a previous auction.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

WBACG620X0AU95324

Odometer:

29,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

RHD

1.9-Liter Inline-Four Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Individual Daytona Violet Metallic Paint Black Cloth Upholstery w/M-Tech Inserts Power-Retractable Cloth Sunroof 17" Style 42 Wheels Cassette Stereo Air Conditioning
This 1996 BMW 318ti is a right-hand-drive example that was imported to the US from Japan in 2023, and it was ordered in Individual Daytona Violet Metallic over black cloth upholstery with patterned M-Tech inserts. Power is provided by a 1.9-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, and equipment includes a “California” power-retractable cloth sunroof, 17″ Style 42 wheels, a cassette stereo, and air conditioning. The car was acquired by the seller , and the shocks, springs, bushings, and tires were subsequently replaced.

This E36/5 318ti has 46k kilometers (~29k miles) and is offered at no reserve with a Carfax report and a Pennsylvania title in the seller’s name.

The car is finished in Individual Daytona Violet Metallic (283) and features ...

Points of note

£1,110

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£6,182

Median Price (Since 2020)

£25,501

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