£4,256 (Est: £1,500 - £1,000)
1990 BMW (E30) 318i
SWVA • UK • 30 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£4,256 (Est: £1,500 - £1,000)
1990 BMW (E30) 318i
UK • 30 Apr 2026 • Lot 28
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1990 BMW 318i is a light project car with long-term ownership and a complete original book pack. It requires cosmetic attention but runs and drives, offering an accessible entry into classic BMW ownership.
Condition
4
The car requires cosmetic attention to both the paintwork and interior to bring it back to a good overall standard. The vehicle is complete and runs and drives.
/ 10
120,369 miles
RHD
United Kingdom
H667MOP
1990
Auction
£4,256 (Est: £1,500 - £1,000)
1990 BMW (E30) 318i
SWVA • UK • 30 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
In Brief:
A light project example of an E30 318i
Finished in Black over a cloth interior Owned by the current keeper for the last 22 years Just 4 former keepers Comes with complete and original BMW bookpack
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A genuine, long-term owned example of the ever-popular E30 generation 3 Series, this 1990 318i presents as an honest and increasingly rare opportunity.
Finished in Black over a cloth interior, the car has been in the hands of the current keeper for an impressive 22 years and has had just four former keepers in total.
Now offered as a light project, it runs and drives, providing a solid base for recommissioning or restoration.
With values of E30 saloons continuing to strengthen, particularly unmodified and original examples, this car represents an appealing entry point into classic BMW ownership.
Maintenance & Condition:
The vehicle does require cosmetic attention to both the paintwork and interior to bring it back to a good overall standard.
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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
Valid
Expires on 22nd Nov 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
120,369 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 17th Nov 2025, 120,369 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On 23rd Oct 2024, 120,369 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On 30th Oct 2023, 120,369 miles
Passed
On 1st Nov 2022, 120,369 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from reservoir to pump (2.1.5 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- headlamp levelling device removed
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