£4,834
1989 BMW 318i Touring (E30) Manual
PistonHeads • UK • 11 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£4,834
1989 BMW 318i Touring (E30) Manual
UK • 11 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 BMW 318i Touring is a well-preserved example of a classic 'youngtimer'. It features a desirable manual gearbox, a recent advisory-free MOT, and a decent history file, making it an appealing option for enthusiasts seeking an unmolested E30.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in 'smart unrestored condition' with 'good overall order' paint. The interior has some minor wear, such as threads pulling on the passenger seat and cracks on the dashboard, which is common for this model. There's a small patch of corrosion on the rear valance. The car has had recent refurbishment work done, suggesting it needed some reconditioning, but overall, it seems to be in very good condition for its age.
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83,856 miles
G917 MGT
1989
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
£4,834
1989 BMW 318i Touring (E30) Manual
PistonHeads • UK • 11 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Highlights Lovely, unmodified E30 Smart unrestored condition Desirable manual model Advisory-free MOT Decent history file Overview As far as enduring designs go, the BMW E30 3-Series is certainly up there among the elite.
Stylish and desirable no matter what the body style, the agonisingly pretty E30 is one of the Bavarian firm’s most recognisable icons, as well as an increasingly popular choice of ‘youngtimer’ classic.
Introduced in 1983 as the replacement for the E21 3-Series, the new model was wider, squarer and perfectly proportioned.
It was a triumph of simplicity over excess and a wonderful piece of automotive styling, which has widely (and deservedly) become regarded as one of BMW’s all-time classics.
It was a success straight out of the blocks – bolstered by the boom in popularity for compact executive cars in the upwardly mobile eighties.
But BMW wasn’t one for resting on its laurels – it had one more trick up its sleeve.
In 1988, the Bavarian brand stole a march on its ...
Price Analysis vs Other 3 Series (E30) 318is
£2,309
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,632
Median Price (Since 2020)
£43,890
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 6th Jul 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
83,760 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 7th Jul 2025, 83,760 miles
Passed
On 1st Sept 2023, 83,007 miles
Failed
On 1st Sept 2023, 83,005 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On 20th Oct 2022, 82,465 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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