£15,008 (Est: £8,000 - £7,000)
1992 BMW 320i CABRIOLET
SWVA • UK • 29 Jan 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£15,008 (Est: £8,000 - £7,000)
1992 BMW 320i CABRIOLET
UK • 29 Jan 2026 • Lot 47
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is an extremely tidy and well-presented 1992 BMW E30 320i cabriolet with a full service history. With just three former keepers, warranted mileage, and desirable factory features, this well-maintained example makes for a superb modern classic.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in excellent condition throughout, both cosmetically and mechanically, which suggests a rating of 8. It is also mentioned that the car has been well cared for, further supporting this rating.
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69,593 miles
RHD
United Kingdom
J71PKL
1992
Auction
£15,008 (Est: £8,000 - £7,000)
1992 BMW 320i CABRIOLET
SWVA • UK • 29 Jan 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
In Brief:
Extremely tidy example of an E30 generation 320i cabriolet
Finished in Black with a matching Black soft top over a Grey interior
First registered in Guernsey in 1992 - imported into UK in 2014 Great history file including stamped service book Genuine 69,593 miles from new
Auctioneer’s Notes:
An extremely tidy and well-presented example of the ever-popular BMW E30.
Finished in Black with a matching Black soft top over a Grey interior, this example benefits from desirable factory features including cross-spoke alloy wheels and sports seats.
With just three former keepers, a genuine sub-70,000 miles from new and the added bonus of the private registration ‘J71KPL’ included in the sale, this is a very appealing E30 Cabriolet offering.
Maintenance & Condition:
The car presents in excellent condition throughout, both cosmetically and mechanically, clearly having been well cared for.
Accompanying the vehicle is a comprehensive BMW bookpack containing the Owner’s Handbook...
Price Analysis vs Other 3 Series (E30) 320is
£1,600
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,023
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,253
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous 3 Series (E30) 320i Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 27th May 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
69,317 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 28th May 2025, 69,317 miles
Failed
On 14th May 2025, 69,304 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed
On 1st May 2024, 68,727 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On 24th May 2023, 68,311 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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