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£90,500
1987 BMW (E30) M3 EVO I
United Kingdom • 9 Jul 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1987 BMW E30 M3 Evolution I is one of only 505 produced, featuring a striking Santorini Blue repaint and a fully bespoke interior. It boasts low mileage and has been cherished by its owner for over two decades, with tasteful OEM+ upgrades and a history of concours awards.
Presented in exceptional cosmetic condition with a superb repaint and immaculate interior, this rare Evolution I M3 offers a fantastic example of a motorsport icon, enhanced with period-correct AC Schnitzer wheels and Bilstein/Eibach suspension. The car comes with a good service history, though the exhaust baffles may require attention.
Condition
8
The car has been meticulously maintained and restored, with a high-quality repaint and a fully retrimmed interior presenting in 'as-new' condition. The engine bay is exceptionally clean. The only noted minor issue is a slight noise from the exhaust baffles, which requires attention but does not detract significantly from the overall excellent condition.
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Manual
Transmission:
WBSAK010700844106
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Odometer:
46,000 miles
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
Few cars have achieved the legendary status of the E30 M3.
Built not because BMW wanted to produce another sporting road car, but because the FIA required a homologation model for Group A Touring Car racing.
The E30 M3 exists purely because BMW Motorsport wanted to win races.
Shooting Brake is thrilled to be listing this exceptional left-hand-drive 1987 BMW E30 M3 Evolution I on the platform.
This particular Evolution I is made even more special by its fascinating ownership story.
The current owner purchased the car in 2003 after regretting selling his first E30 M3 earlier that same year.
Wanting something that stood apart from every other example, he was immediately drawn to its striking Santorini Blue finish.
Originally supplied in black, the car was repainted in 1997 in Germany whilst owned by the dealer principal of a BMW main dealer, who chose Santorini Blue after the introduction of BMW Individual colours on the E36 generation.
At the time of the repaint, the car had cove...
Points of note
£45,560
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£87,343
Median Price (Since 2020)
£130,295
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Nov 06 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
78,038 kilometers
Registration Date
1987-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 06 2025 with 78,038 kilometers
Passed
On Nov 07 2024 with 77,395 kilometers
Passed
On Oct 26 2023 with 76,514 kilometers
Passed
On Nov 26 2020 with 76,380 miles
Passed
On May 03 2019 with 75,357 miles
Passed
On May 03 2018 with 74,286 miles
Passed
On Apr 20 2017 with 73,633 miles
Passed
On Apr 28 2016 with 72,711 miles
Passed
On Apr 30 2015 with 71,220 miles
Passed
On Mar 29 2014 with 69,809 kilometers
Passed
On Mar 31 2013 with 6,885 kilometers
Passed
On Mar 25 2012 with 66,871 kilometers
Passed
On Mar 27 2011 with 65,679 miles
Passed
On Mar 28 2010 with 64,347 kilometers
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Failed
On Mar 28 2010 with 64,347 kilometers
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
User Entered:
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Passed
On Mar 29 2009 with 62,889 kilometers
Passed
On Oct 29 2007 with 60,493 kilometers
Passed
On Nov 02 2006 with 58,216 miles
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