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£1,110

1997 BMW 318ti Compact Automatic (E36/5)

Classic Car Auctions • UK • 11 Dec 2021

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£1,110

1997 BMW 318ti Compact Automatic (E36/5)

UK • 11 Dec 2021

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a low-ownership BMW Compact, a 3-door hatchback version of the E36. It features a 1.8-liter engine with an automatic gearbox, presented in BMW Dark Blue with 63,176 miles. It's offered at No Reserve.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as smartly presented with low mileage (63,176 miles) and has been with its current keeper for six years, suggesting it has been well-maintained. The description mentions it being a modern classic, implying it's in good shape for its age. There is no mention of any significant damage or issues, suggesting it's likely in good condition, but without a detailed inspection, 'Very Good' seems appropriate.

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63,176 miles

WBACG82030KE75179

1997

Auction

Automatic

R160 KRC

United Kingdom

£1,110

1997 BMW 318ti Compact Automatic (E36/5)

Classic Car Auctions • UK • 11 Dec 2021

Market Position:

Lowest Price

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Description

Low ownership modern classic on offer at 'No Reserve'.

Well designed and really practical, the Compact was the 3-door Hatchback version of BMW's E36 138bhp is available from the 1.8-litre M42 4-cylinder offering 0-60 in under 10 secs and 130mph This rare automatic gearbox car is smartly presented in BMW Dark Blue 63,176 miles with its two keepers, the current for six years Everyone loves a 3-Series and this entry-level Compact is on offer at No Reserve

Price Analysis vs Other 3 Series (E36) 318tis

£1,110

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£6,182

Median Price (Since 2020)

£25,501

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous 3 Series (E36) 318ti Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 1st Mar 2025

Latest MOT mileage:

71,574 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 29th Feb 2024, 71,574 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Minor:
- Offside Rear Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))


Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Failed

On 29th Feb 2024, 71,574 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Minor:
- Offside Rear Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))


Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))


Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Passed

On 1st Mar 2023, 66,308 miles


Failed

On 28th Feb 2023, 66,308 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Major:
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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