BMW E30 316 Baur TC Cabriolet (1986)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 182 photos
• Video including engine running
• The vehicle is registered as a classic car with an H license plate
• Mileage of 243,632 km

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1986
• First registration: Germany (August 5, 1986)
• Engine: 1.8-liter gasoline engine with 90 PS (replacement engine, installed last season)
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Black
• Interior: Black leather
• Body style: BMW 316 Bauer Convertible with removable hardtop and soft top
• Inspection valid until 05/2027
• Features:
• M Technology package
• Fog lights (integrated)
• Alloy wheels 7Jx15H2 ET 38
• The following modifications have been made; all modifications are registered:
• Complete Hartge conversion with side skirts and rear spoiler (part numbers 5/475 and M231)
• BMW front spoiler (Trike No. 5122)
• Suspension lowered using Glasrit springs

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color of the BMW 316i Bauer Convertible is black
• The body shows signs of wear appropriate for its age
• Rust is visible on the passenger-side C-pillar (approx. 2 cm); the C-pillar has already been welded and repaired
• There are repainted areas on the bumper and C-pillar
• New 205/50 R15 tires are installed (with approx. 200 km on them)
• The convertible top has a tear that has been patched

Interior

• The BMW is equipped with black leather
• The driver’s seat has tears in the leather
• The interior is in generally acceptable condition.
• The fan motor is making noise

Mechanics

• Ready to drive immediately and registered
• During the DEKRA vehicle inspection on May 12, 2025, significant defects were identified (parking brake on the second axle uneven and exceeding the limit value; steering gear contaminated with oil)
• These defects were repaired; the follow-up inspection on May 13, 2025, was passed without any issues
• Axle repair performed (leaking axle boots repaired)
• Replacement engine installed last season; engine mileage unknown

History

Ownership History

• [PLACEHOLDER: Ownership history and number of owners]

Service History

• April 2024 at approx. 243,000 km: Engine oil change and service
• 2024/2025: Replacement engine installed
• 2024/2025: Axle repair (leaking axle boots repaired)
• May 2025: Passed DEKRA follow-up inspection with no issues
• Documented expenses of approximately 7,000 € over the past year

Documents

• German vehicle registration documents with classic car registration (H license plate)
• DEKRA vehicle inspection reports dated May 12–13, 2025
• [PLACEHOLDER: Appraisal report and additional documentation]

Summary

For sale is a 1986 BMW 316i Bauer Convertible, originally delivered in Germany, in black with black leather interior. The vehicle is registered as a classic car with an H license plate and has a verified mileage of 243,632 km. Highlights include a registered Hartge full conversion featuring side skirts, a rear spoiler, and a BMW front spoiler, as well as a registered suspension lowering kit using Glasrit springs. A replacement engine was installed last season; its mileage is unknown. The follow-up inspection by DEKRA in May 2025 was passed without any issues. The body shows signs of wear appropriate for its age; a spot of rust on the passenger-side C-pillar has already been repaired. With documented investments of approximately 7,000 € over the past year and newly installed tires, this Bauer convertible presents itself as a well-maintained classic with a registered conversion package and recognizable restoration potential.