£17,446 (Est: £11,000 - £15,000)
1991 BMW 318i Cabriolet Offered From The Continental Performance Collection
Historics • UK • 16 May 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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£17,446 (Est: £11,000 - £15,000)
1991 BMW 318i Cabriolet Offered From The Continental Performance Collection
UK • 16 May 2026 • Lot 243
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1991 BMW 318i Cabriolet is a low-mileage example (49,802) from the Continental Performance Collection. It features a manual gearbox, Alpine White exterior with a grey checked/tartan interior, and a recently replaced dark blue soft top.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in excellent condition, with its overall presentation entirely commensurate with its low mileage. Factory wax is still visible within the engine bay, underlining the car’s originality and careful ownership. The soft top has been recently replaced.
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49,802 miles
WBABA52090EJ35137
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
H87 HGL
1991
Auction
£17,446 (Est: £11,000 - £15,000)
1991 BMW 318i Cabriolet Offered From The Continental Performance Collection
Historics • UK • 16 May 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
Year: 1991 Make: BMW Model: 318i Cabriolet Registration: H87 HGL
Chassis No: WBABA52090EJ35137
Odometer: 49,802 • Excellent low mileage example • Manual gearbox • Offered from The Continental Performance Collection The BMW 3 Series ‘E30’ has long been regarded as one of the most usable and charming modern classics, combining elegant design, robust engineering and genuine everyday practicality.
Increasingly sought-after in today’s market, well-preserved, low-mileage examples are becoming ever harder to find, particularly those retaining a high degree of originality.
This 1991 BMW E30 318i Cabriolet is a superb example, having covered less than 50,000 miles from new.
Finished in classic Alpine White and paired with the desirable grey checked/tartan interior, it presents as a wonderfully period and highly appealing specification.
Complementing this is a dark blue soft top, recently replaced to ensure excellent clarity and usability, enhancing the car’s year-round appeal.
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Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,632
Median Price (Since 2020)
£43,890
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 29th Apr 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
49,818 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 20th Apr 2026, 49,818 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On 14th Apr 2025, 49,093 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold, almost excessive (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire broken
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Failed
On 14th Apr 2025, 49,093 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold, almost excessive (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire broken
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed
On 30th Apr 2024, 48,158 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front brake wear sensor wire broken
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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