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£3,947
M50B20-Powered 1989 BMW 316i Coupe 5-Speed
Germany • 7 Oct 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1989 BMW 316i coupe stands out with its M50B20 engine swap, five-speed manual transmission, and extensive cosmetic modifications including fiberglass flares and a ducktail spoiler. The car features a stripped interior with Recaro seats, a roll bar, and upgraded brakes, but also presents with rust repairs and an unknown true mileage.
Condition
6
The car has undergone significant modifications, including engine swap, suspension upgrades, and body work with fiberglass flares. While the engine and transmission are said to have been replaced with newer components, the listing mentions rust repairs and an ongoing rust spot on the center tunnel. The odometer reading is also stated as TMU (True Mileage Unknown). These factors indicate moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning, aligning with a 'Good' rating.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WBAAB11030AA09286
Odometer:
160,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Shown, TMU 2.0-Liter M50B20 Inline-Six Five-Speed Manual Transmission Repainted Black Black Upholstery 16" Borbet Alloy Wheels ST Suspensions Front Coilovers E46 Front & E36 Rear Disc Brakes Fiberglass Ducktail Spoiler & Flares Recaro Seats w/Schroth Harnesses Roll Bar Luisi Steering Wheel 200-Cell Catalytic Converter Eisenmann Muffler
This 1989 BMW 316i coupe was acquired by the seller in 2019 and subsequently fitted with a 2.0-liter M50B20 inline-six and a five-speed manual transmission as part of a build completed in 2021.
Repainted in black, the car wears a fiberglass ducktail spoiler and fender flares and rides on 16″ Borbet alloy wheels accompanied by ST Suspensions front coilovers as well as E46-sourced front and E36-sourced rear disc brakes.
Inside, the stripped cabin houses Recaro bucket seats with Schroth harnesses along with a roll bar, a Luisi steering wheel, and an Android-based head unit.
Further modifications are said to include a dual-mass flywheel and a Sachs clutc...
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£1,457
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,736
Median Price (Since 2020)
£16,840
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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