BMW E9 3.0 CSI (1972)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 194 photos
• Paint Thickness Measurement
• Video including engine run
• The BMW had been stored in a dry garage since 1985. In 2025, it underwent a restoration with documented spare parts and repair shop invoices totaling approximately 4,340 EUR; among other things, the engine was partially overhauled

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1972
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 3.0-liter inline-six with 180 PS (132 kW)
• Transmission: Getrag 4-speed manual transmission
• Exterior color: Midnight Blue Metallic
• Interior: Original red upholstery
• TÜV valid until 07/2028, no H-license plate yet
• Features:
• Power windows (all work perfectly)
• Air conditioning (components present; not currently working)
• Mahle alloy wheels 7Jx14H2 (original)
• Maxilite wheels 7Jx16H2 ET11 with 205/55 R16 tires (modification approval pursuant to §19 (3) StVZO completed)

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color of the BMW E9 3.0 CSi is Midnight Blue Metallic
• The BMW has already been completely repainted; paint thickness measurements: hood 479 µm, roof 443 µm, front left 510 µm, front right 539 µm, front left door 420 µm, front right door 730 µm, rear left 718 µm, rear right 639 µm, rear 616 µm
• Body in good condition with slight signs of wear; the vehicle has been deregistered since 1985 and stored in a garage
• Spare tire well professionally restored; door seals partially worn; new seal installed on the left rear
• Accident-free under current ownership; no known accidents
• New tires installed in May 2026; tread depth 8 mm on all four corners

Interior

• The BMW E9 3.0 CSi is equipped with original red upholstery, original seat cushions, and headliner
• Interior is in good condition with slight signs of wear and minimal soiling
• Rear seats show signs of wear, but no tears
• The air conditioning is currently not working

Mechanics

• Ready to drive immediately, but currently not registered
• Engine overhauled: cylinder head rebuilt (valves lapped, exhaust seats replaced, new valve stem seals); all six Bosch fuel injectors overhauled and tested; engine runs like a dream
• Ignition system completely replaced: spark plugs, silicone ignition wires, new ignition distributor
• New radiator, thermostat, and heat exchanger installed
• Brake system completely overhauled: new master cylinder, power booster, front and rear brake rotors, parking brake assembly, brake hoses, all brake calipers overhauled; TÜV brake efficiency: service brake 53.7%, parking brake 19.4%
• New clutch installed; transmission shifts and engages smoothly
• New 72-liter fuel tank installed with fuel level sensor and filters
• Rear muffler with tailpipe newly installed
• D-Jetronic control unit tested; no faults detected
• Air conditioning is currently not working; all necessary components are present

History

Ownership History

• 2025 to present: current owner, who has not registered the vehicle
• May 17, 1985 to 2025: 4th owner (long period of inactivity starting in 1985)
• June 20, 1983 to 1985: 3rd owner
• December 17, 1982 to 1983: 2nd owner
• September 9, 1982 to 1982: First owner

Service History

• March 2026 – July 2026 at approx. 33,300 km – Comprehensive restoration work: engine overhaul, brake system, clutch, fuel tank, ignition system, rear muffler, gaskets, fuel injectors, new tires (total documented investment approx. 4,340 EUR)
• June 1, 2026 – D-Jetronic control unit tested; no errors (EPS electronics)
• July 20, 2026 – Six Bosch fuel injectors inspected, cleaned, and repaired (Düsenklinik, Passau)
• July 11, 2026, at approx. 33,355 km – Modification approval per §19 (3) StVZO for Maxilite rims; follow-up inspection per §29 StVZO passed with no defects (Fabian Herold Engineering Office, Hachenburg)

Documents

• German vehicle documents
• BMW Group Archive – Certificate of Origin
• TÜV/GTÜ inspection report 2026 (modification approval and follow-up inspection)
• Spare parts and repair shop invoices (AMS Auto GmbH, Walloth & Nesch, Kapteijn Classic Parts, Pasvahl-Autoteile, BMW-Oldtimerteile.de, EPS Elektronik, Düsenklinik)
• Kickdown Paint Thickness Measurement Report

Summary

For sale is a 1973 BMW E9 3.0 CSi in the rare color Midnight Blue Metallic with original red upholstery, first delivered in Germany on November 3, 1972 (H. Kornrumpf dealership, Göttingen). The vehicle had been deregistered since 1985 and was acquired in 2025 and extensively restored. The restoration includes an engine overhaul, a completely rebuilt braking system, a new clutch, a new fuel tank, a new ignition system, and numerous replaced gaskets; all six fuel injectors were professionally reconditioned. Documented expenses: approx. 4,340 EUR. TÜV valid through July 2028. BMW certificate of origin and complete restoration documentation are available.