BMW E30 318is (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.
  • Odometer reading of 209,565 km, partially verifiable

  Facts & Specifications

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

  Condition

  Exterior

  • The car is painted red.
  • The vehicle has been completely repainted. Paint thickness measurements showed values ranging from 220 µm to 687 µm.
  • The body is in good condition with slight signs of wear, minor scratches, or dents.
  • The sunroof crank cannot be retracted. Replacement parts are already available.
  • There is a small, fingernail-sized rust blister on the A-pillar.
  • The vehicle is equipped with anthracite-colored BBS rims. The tires have a tread depth of 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 slight signs of wear.
  • There is a slight scratch and 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 damages to the interior.
  • The functionality of relevant equipment is not described in further detail, with the exception of the sunroof crank.

  Technical Details

  • The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
  • There are no known technical defects other than the sunroof crank that does not retract.
  • The M42 engine starts cleanly and immediately after a brief turn of the starter, stabilizes the idle speed without delay, and runs smoothly while stationary
  • The chain drive, valve train, and auxiliary systems are acoustically unremarkable; the engine responds spontaneously to throttle input.
  • Last service: 05/2025

  History

  Ownership History

  • Number of owners: more than 5

  Service History

  • 2025: Major service

  Documents

  • Vehicle Registration Certificate (Image 10)
  • Service logbook (Image 108)
  • Invoices (Image 109)
  • ABE (Image 110)
  • Parts certification (Images 112–115)
  • Autograph (Image 117)

  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 slight signs of wear, minor scratches, and dents. The interior is also in good condition, with signs of wear appropriate for its age. Special equipment details such as the M3 speedometer, the 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.