BMW E30 320is (1988)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 175 photos
• Paint thickness measurement
• Video including engine run
• A rare 320is featuring the S14 engine from the M3, also known as the “Italo-M3.” The 320is was developed as an M3 replacement for the Italian market due to tax incentives for vehicles with an engine displacement of less than 2.0 liters
• Mileage history verifiably documented from 1,828 km (1988) to 155,410 km (2026), with regular workshop records and TÜV reports
• Two Classic Analytics appraisals available: 2017 grade 2+ with a market value of 28,000 EUR; 2021 grade 2 with a market value of 36,000 EUR

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1988
• First registration: Italy
• Engine: BMW S14B20, inline-four, 1,990 cm³, 192 PS (141 kW)
• Transmission: Getrag 265/5 dogleg five-speed sport transmission
• Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive with 25% limited-slip differential
• Exterior color: Diamond Black Metallic
• Interior: gray fabric upholstery
• TÜV/HU valid until 07/2027
• Features:
• Sports seats in a leather/fabric combination
• Getrag 265/5 dogleg five-speed sport transmission
• 25% limited-slip differential

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color of the BMW E30 320is is the original Diamond Black Metallic
• Paint finish in good to very good condition with only minimal signs of wear
• Panel and body parts have tight gaps and close well
• Chrome and trim parts are in good condition with only slight scratches and minor wear
• Rubber parts and seals are well-maintained, soft, flexible, and fully functional

Interior

• The BMW E30 320is is equipped with sport seats in a leather/fabric combination
• Passenger compartment is in near-new condition with minimal signs of wear
• The interior was thoroughly cleaned in 2016, including stain removal and shampooing
• Dashboard, door panels, and leather are in excellent condition

Mechanics

• Engine is in good condition; runs smoothly and steadily at idle
• Getrag manual transmission operates flawlessly and shifts precisely
• Rear-wheel drive with a 25% limited-slip differential is operational and in working order
• Brake system works flawlessly
• Exhaust system fitted with new genuine BMW parts in April 2021
• Passed the HU on May 4, 2023, with no defects found; passed the HU on July 3, 2025, with minor defects
• During the 2025 vehicle inspection, traces of moisture in the engine and transmission were documented

History

Ownership History

• 2016 to present: 4th owner (Germany)
• 2014 to 2016: 3rd owner (Livorno, Italy)
• 1997 to 2014: 2nd owner (Trieste, Italy)
• 1988 to 1997: 1st owner (Italy)

Service History

• 1988 to 2026 – Mileage history from 1,828 km to 155,410 km, comprehensively documented based on regular repair shop records and TÜV reports
• 2016 – Thorough interior cleaning with stain removal and shampooing
• April 2021 – Exhaust system fitted with new genuine BMW parts
• May 4, 2023 – Passed general inspection with no defects found
• July 3, 2025 – Passed the general inspection and emissions test with minor defects; oil moisture in the engine and transmission documented
• July 10, 2026 – Mileage of 155,410 km documented

Documents

• Classic Analytics Appraisal 2017 (Grade 2+, market value 28,000 EUR)
• Classic Analytics Appraisal 2021 (Grade 2, market value 36,000 EUR)
• Vehicle Inspection Report dated May 4, 2023
• Vehicle Inspection (HU)/Emissions Test (AU) report dated July 3, 2025; next vehicle inspection due in July 2027
• Mileage and service history from 1988 to 2026

Summary

For sale is a 1988 BMW E30 320is in its original Diamond Black Metallic paint. This “Italo-M3” was first registered in Italy on July 1, 1988, and is equipped with the S14B20 motorsport engine with a displacement of 1,990 cm³ and 192 PS (141 kW), the Getrag 265/5 dogleg five-speed sport transmission, and a 25% limited-slip differential. The vehicle’s identity has been unequivocally verified based on the chassis number; the original body and engine have been confirmed. The mileage history is fully documented, from 1,828 km in 1988 to the current reading of 155,410 km as of July 10, 2026, based on regular workshop records and TÜV reports. Two Classic Analytics appraisals from 2017 and 2021 rate the vehicle with condition grades of 2+ and 2, respectively, and market values of 28,000 EUR and 36,000 EUR, respectively. The next general inspection is due in July 2027.