£10,000 - £12,000
1989 BMW 325i Convertible (E30) - Manual
United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 221
Vehicle Details
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Condition
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Manual
Transmission:
WBABB12030EB95116
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
IFZ 772
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Compact rear-wheel drive saloons were in short supply in the 1980s and consequently, BMW's E30 3-Series quickly stood out as something special, being lightweight, refined, and offering unparalleled driving pleasure
BMW debuted the official E30 Convertible at the 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show.
It featured a significantly strengthened floorpan and reinforced A-pillars to maintain structural integrity without a roll bar
The 325 was powered by BMW's legendary M20 2.5-litre straight-six offering 171bhp and mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox
The example seen here is smartly presented in an attractive shade of dark metallic blue and has been fully painted at some point.
It has been cosmetically enhanced with the addition of M-Technic bumpers and an M-Technic black leather interior
Acquired by our vendor in 2019 and evidently cherished, the history file evidences a significant spend in 2020 of £6,910 with BMW specialist BMR Performance including an Inspection II Service, replacement timing belt, ...
Points of note
£2,153
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,432
Median Price (Since 2020)
£65,775
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 23 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
129,818 miles
Registration Date
1989-04-25
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 24 2023 with 129,818 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Aug 24 2023 with 129,818 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Passed
On Jun 17 2022 with 129,717 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Feb 03 2021 with 171,283 miles
Passed
On Oct 07 2019 with 171,285 miles
Passed
On Sep 29 2018 with 169,500 miles
Failed
On Sep 25 2018 with 163,483 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Passed
On May 29 2007 with 168,345 miles
Failed
On May 22 2007 with 168,331 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Passed
On May 02 2006 with 166,758 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
User Entered:
- N/S windscreen washer partially blocked.
- Fuel tank damaged.
- O/S/F flexi brake hose corroded at ferrules.
- Metal brake pipe corroded at n/s/f chassis box section area.
- Front to rear fuel pipe corroded.
- Rear-inner flexi brake hoses corroded at ferrules (n/s and o/s).
- N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.
- N/S/R metal brake pipe corroded at "T" joint.
- O/S securing clamp bolt for tracking adjustment corroded.
Failed
On Apr 20 2006 with 166,754 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)
User Entered:
- N/S windscreen washer partially blocked.
- Fuel tank damaged.
- O/S/F flexi brake pipe corroded at ferrule.
- Metal brake pipe corroded at n/s/f chassis box section area.
- Front to rear fuel pipe corroded.
- Rear-inner flexi brake hoses corroded at ferrules ( n/s and o/s).
- N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.
- Rear and front anti roll bar link rod bushes perished.
- N/S/R inner metal brake pipe corroded at "T" joint.
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