£53,600
1988 BMW (E30) M3 - Project
United Kingdom • 17 May 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a left-hand drive 1988 BMW E30 M3 'project' car with a 2.3L I4 engine and manual transmission, showing 136,409 km. Being sold in the UK, its 'project' status implies it needs work, but the sale price still reached £50,000, likely due to the M3's collectibility.
Condition
3
The car is listed as a 'project' car, indicating that it requires substantial reconditioning. The listing does not specify the extent of the issues, but the term 'project' suggests that there are several mechanical or cosmetic problems.
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Manual
Transmission:
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Odometer:
84,760 miles
E513 CPE
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
[Catalogue Description]
Points of note
£15,443
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£52,767
Median Price (Since 2020)
£258,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 11 2014
Latest MOT Mileage
134,446 miles
Registration Date
1988-12-30
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 12 2013 with 134,446 miles
Failed
On Apr 08 2013 with 134,446 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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