BMW E30 M3 (1987)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 157 photos
  • Video including engine running
  • Paint thickness measurement
• Odometer reading of 121,368 kilometers, fully traceable up to approximately 2001 and partially traceable thereafter. It can be assumed that this is the original mileage
• Like-new tires, clutch, battery, and muffler; a total of approximately 9,000 € has been invested by the current owner

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1987
• Engine: 2.3-liter S14 inline-four engine with 200 PS (147 kW)
• Transmission: 5-speed manual transmission
• Exterior color: Solid black
• Interior: Black leather
• TÜV will be renewed upon sale; H license plate available

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is solid black
• The original exterior color was black metallic; the vehicle was repainted by the previous owner
• The paint job is not perfect—it was not executed with meticulous attention to detail—but it is acceptable
• Paint thickness measurements revealed values ranging from 270 μm to 660 μm (Figure 151).
• The body is in good condition with slight signs of wear
• There is no known rust
• The trunk lock needs to be adjusted
• The tread depth on all four tires is 5 mm each (Figure 151).

Interior

• The car has a black leather interior
• The interior is in good, well-maintained condition with slight signs of wear due to age
• There are no known damages inside the vehicle
• The electric sunroof is watertight but currently not functioning

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive
• The original 2.3-liter inline four-cylinder engine runs flawlessly
• The 5-speed manual transmission shifts without any known issues
• The clutch was replaced in 2025
• The brakes have been overhauled
• A like-new muffler has been installed
• The electric sunroof is currently not working; no other technical issues are known
• The last service was performed in 2025

History

Ownership History

• Family-owned for 10 years
• Initial registration: Netherlands
• Number of owners: unknown, at least 3
• The first owner was a BMW dealership in the Netherlands, where all service work was also performed until 2001
• The vehicle has been accident-free under its current ownership

Service History

• Service work performed while the vehicle was at the BMW dealership in the Netherlands is documented
• 2025: Service performed
• 2025: Clutch replaced
• Brakes repaired
• Tires replaced
• 2026: Battery replaced
• The vehicle has a service record with some gaps
• A total of approximately €9,000 has been invested during the current ownership

Documents

• Service record with gaps available (Images 141–145)
• Invoices
• Vehicle documents (Images 146–147)

Summary

For sale is a 1987 BMW M3 from the E30 series in solid black with a black leather interior. The sports car is equipped with the 2.3-liter S14 inline-four engine producing 200 PS (147 kW), paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The odometer reading is 121,368 kilometers, and the mileage history is partially verifiable and plausible. The car’s first owner was a BMW dealership in the Netherlands. Under its current ownership, the M3 has been accident-free and holds a German H registration. The body is in good condition; under its previous owner, the vehicle was completely repainted from its original Metallic Black to solid black. The interior is in good, well-maintained condition. Notable technical features include the new clutch (serviced in 2025), the repaired brakes, like-new tires, a like-new muffler, and the new battery installed in 2026. Known issues include the electric sunroof, which is currently inoperable but watertight, and the trunk lock, which requires adjustment. With a service history booklet, invoices for service, brakes, clutch, and tires, as well as investments totaling approximately 9,000 €, this BMW M3 E30 offers an interesting opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic sports cars of the 1980s.