BMW 318is E30 (1991)

• Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 119 photos
  • Video including engine running
  • Paint thickness measurement
  • Current appraisal report available, grade 2-
  • A major service was performed in April 2025, including replacement of the timing chain

  Facts & Specifications

  • Year of manufacture: 1991
  • First registration: Germany
  • Engine: 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with 136 PS (100 kW)
  • Transmission: 5-speed manual transmission
  • Exterior color: Red
  • Interior: Original Überkaro sports seats
  • TÜV valid until 06/2027, H license plate
  • Features:
  • M-Technic exterior package
  • Shadowline
  • M3 speedometer
  • Blaupunkt Bremen DAB radio
  • Original Überkaro sports seats
  • Original sound system including rear shelf
  • SWRA dummy
  • BBS rims in anthracite

  Condition

  Exterior

  • Exterior color is Brilliant Red
  • The vehicle has already been completely repainted for cosmetic reasons. Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 220 µm and 687 µm.
  • The body is in good condition with slight age-related signs of wear
  • The sunroof crank cannot be retracted. Replacement parts are already available.
  • There is a small, fingernail-sized spot of rust on the A-pillar (estimated repair cost: approx. 800€).
  • Otherwise, there is no known rust
  • The vehicle is equipped with anthracite-colored BBS rims. The tires have a tread depth ranging from 5.8 mm to 6.4 mm

  Interior

  • The car features an interior with original Überkaro sports seats
  • The interior is in good condition with only slight signs of wear
  • There is a slight dent on the right side of the dashboard. (Image 83)
  • Features include an M3 speedometer, a Blaupunkt Bremen DAB radio, and the original sound system, including the rear shelf
  • There are no known defects in the interior

  Mechanics

  • The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered
  • There are no known technical defects other than the sunroof crank, which does not retract
  • The M42 engine runs flawlessly, and the 5-speed transmission shifts smoothly
  • Last maintenance: 05/2025, including timing chain replacement

  History

  Ownership History

  • Number of owners: 8 in total

  Service History

  • 2025: Major service, including replacement of the timing chain

  Documents

  • Vehicle registration certificate
  • Service logbook
  • Invoices
  • ABE
  • Parts Certificate
  • Appraisal Report: Grade 2-

  Summary

  For sale is a 1991 BMW E30 318is in red with original Überkaro sports seats and a manual transmission. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany, is registered, and has a TÜV inspection valid through 06/2027 as well as an H license plate. The mileage of 209,565 kilometers is partially verifiable. A current appraisal report with a grade of 2- is available. The BMW has been completely repainted and is in good body condition with only slight signs of wear. The interior is also in good condition, with minor signs of wear consistent with its age. Special equipment details such as the M Technik exterior package, M3 speedometer, Blaupunkt Bremen DAB radio, the original sound system including the rear shelf, the original Überkaro sports seats, and anthracite-colored BBS rims underscore the distinctive character of this 318is.