BMW E30 318is (1990)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 255 photos
• Video including engine run and test drive
• Paint thickness measurement
• Comprehensive documentation available
• Last service performed in July 2025
• Odometer reading: 209,436 km, verifiable
• The BMW has been professionally restored

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1990
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with 136 PS (100 kW)
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Brilliant Red (307)
• Interior: dark gray fabric upholstery
• TÜV valid until (information to follow), H license plate
• Features:
• Coilover suspension
• Original BBS RS001 and RS007 wheels
• Original suspension available
• Original rims included

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted in Brilliant Red.
• The vehicle has been partially repainted. Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 104 µm and 331 µm.
• The vehicle has undergone a comprehensive restoration.
• The body is in good overall condition, with no major defects.
• It is equipped with original BBS RS001 and RS007 wheels. The original rims are also included. The underbody has been completely cleaned and resealed. All chassis components have been sandblasted and then painted.
• The tires have a tread depth between 6.5 mm and 6.8 mm.

Interior

• The car features a dark gray fabric interior with checkered seat surfaces.
• The interior is in very good condition.
• There are no known defects.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
• The entire mechanical system has been overhauled.
• The engine was completely overhauled at a cost of over €7,000. A replacement engine has not been installed. Information regarding oil leaks or oil seepage: To be provided
• The manual transmission has also been overhauled.
• All axle bearings have been replaced with new PU bushings. The vehicle is equipped with a coilover suspension. The original suspension is included.
• Last maintenance: July 2025

History

Ownership History

• Number of owners: 4

Service History

• Last service in July 2025
• The following work has been performed in the past:
• Engine completely overhauled
• Complete mechanical system, including transmission, overhauled
• All axle bearings replaced with new PU bushings
• Underbody completely cleaned and resealed
• Axle components sandblasted and then painted

Documents

• Vehicle Registration Certificate (Image 198) and Vehicle Title (Images 215–219)
• Service history (Images 200–209)
• TÜV report (Images 211–214, 222)
• Invoices (Image 223–234)

Summary

For sale is a 1990 BMW E30 318is in 307 Brilliant Red with a dark gray interior. The vehicle has been extensively restored and, according to the seller, is in near-new condition. The odometer reading is 209,436 kilometers. Of particular note is the extensive technical overhaul: The engine was completely rebuilt at a cost of over €7,000, and the entire drivetrain, including the manual transmission, was overhauled. All axle bearings were replaced with new PU bushings, all axle components were sandblasted and painted, and the underbody was thoroughly cleaned and resealed. The car is equipped with a coilover suspension and original BBS RS001 and RS007 wheels, while the original suspension and rims are also included. The body has been partially repainted and is in flawless condition. The interior is also described as very good, clean, and well-maintained. The last service was performed in July 2025. A current appraisal report is not available. TÜV information to follow. An “H” license plate is included. All major work can be verified with invoices and photos. This comprehensively restored BMW E30 318is thus offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts who value documented investments, a very well-maintained overall condition, and the preservation of original components.