BMW E30 320i Cabriolet (1988)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 126 photos
• Video including engine running
• Paint thickness measurement
• An appraisal from 2016 is available, grade 2+ ("exceptionally good condition")
• The last service was performed in April 2025
• Low mileage of 70,590 kilometers, plausible and partially verifiable

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1988
• Engine: sought-after 2.0-liter inline-six with 129 hp (95 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Salmon Silver Metallic
• Interior: Black leather
• TÜV valid until January 2028, H-license plate
• Features:
• 4x power windows
• Sports seats
• Heated seats
• Power-adjustable and heated exterior mirrors
• Catalytic converter

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted in Salmon Silver Metallic.
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 271 and 331 micrometers.
• The paint and body are in very good condition.
• There are minimal superficial scratches around the lock on the driver’s door (Image 52).
• There is a chip in the paint on the rear left side (Image 66).
• There is no known rust.
• The vehicle is equipped with Nankang tires with a DOT code from 2015. Tread depth is approximately 4 mm in the front and approximately 6 mm in the rear. Due to their age, the tires should be replaced soon.

Interior

• The car has a black leather interior. Factory-installed sport seats are fitted.
• The interior is in very good condition.
• There are no known interior damages; only minimal patina is present.
• The black soft top is watertight and undamaged.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately. There are no known mechanical issues
• The equipment (including heated seats and radio) is fully functional with no defects
• The engine maintains a steady RPM and revs up smoothly. There is minimal oil seepage; no oil loss is known
• The automatic transmission shifts flawlessly
• There are no known defects in the chassis
• The last maintenance was performed in April 2025

History

Ownership history

• Current owner: since 2018
• Second owner: 2001–2018
• First owner: 1988–2001

Service History

• 2024 at 70,200 km: Oil service
• 2021 at 68,600 km: Front brakes replaced
• 2018 at 65,100 km: Oil service
• 2015 at 62,000 km: Major inspection

Documents

• German vehicle documents: Images 202 and 203
• TÜV reports from 2018 onward: Images 204 to 206
• Service record book with gaps: Images 207 and 208
• Workshop invoice for new soft top: Image 209

Summary

For sale is a BMW 320i Convertible (E30 series) in Salmon Silver Metallic with a black leather interior. The convertible has only 70,590 kilometers on the odometer and is currently part of a collection. There are only minimal age-related signs of wear, but no defects. With TÜV valid until January 2028 and an H-license plate, the BMW is ready to drive immediately. With its inline-six-cylinder engine and classic color combination, this 320i Convertible is the ideal opportunity to acquire a timeless BMW.