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, partially verifiable
• Service record book available (with some gaps)
• Like-new tires, clutch, battery, and like-new muffler
• According to the owner, a total of approximately 9,000 € has been invested

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-approved with 2007 license plate; H-license plate available
• Features:
  • Information to follow shortly

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted solid black.
• According to the information provided, the original exterior color was black metallic.
• The vehicle was completely repainted by the previous owner.
• According to the condition rating, the paint job corresponds to a grade 3 and was not executed with meticulous attention to detail.
• Paint thickness measurements revealed values ranging from 270 μm to 660 μm (Figure 151).
• Overall, the body is in good condition with slight signs of wear.
• There is no known accident damage under the current owner.
• There is no known rust.
• The trunk lid lock needs to be adjusted.
• According to the information provided, the tires are like new.
• The tread depth on all four tires is 5 mm each (Photo 151).

Interior

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

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and roadworthy.
• The original 2.3-liter inline four-cylinder engine runs flawlessly.
• No replacement engine has been installed.
• The 5-speed manual transmission shifts without any known issues.
• The clutch was replaced in 2025.
• A service was performed in 2025.
• According to the report, issues with the brakes and clutch were resolved after the problem occurred.
• A like-new muffler is installed.
• A new battery was installed in 2026.
• The electric sunroof is currently not working.
• No other technical defects are known.
• The last service was performed in 2025.

History

Ownership History

• Initial registration: Austria
• Owners: 3 in total
• According to the information provided, the first owner was a BMW dealership in the Netherlands.
• According to the information provided, service work was also performed there.
• 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, according to the information provided
• 2025: Service performed
• 2025: Clutch replaced
• Brakes repaired
• Tires replaced
• 2026: Battery replaced
• The vehicle has a service record with some gaps
• According to the information provided, a total of approximately 9,000 € was invested

Documents

• Service record with gaps available (Images 141–145)
• Service invoice available
• Brake service invoice available
• Clutch repair invoice available
• Tire service invoice available
• 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-cylinder 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. The vehicle has had a total of three owners; it was first registered in Austria, and according to the information provided, the first owner was a BMW dealership in the Netherlands. The M3 has been accident-free under its current ownership and has a German H-registration. The body is in good overall condition; under the previous owner, the vehicle was completely repainted from its original black metallic to solid black. Paint thickness measurements revealed values ranging from 270 μm to 660 μm. According to the description, the paint job corresponds more to a condition grade of 3 and was not executed with the utmost attention to detail. The interior is in good and 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 from 2026. Known issues include the electric sunroof, which is currently inoperable but watertight, and the trunk lock, which needs 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.