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1990 BMW 316
Highlights
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Exceedingly original and well-preserved
- MOT until September 2025
The Appeal
It’s official, we’re going back to the ‘90s. Oasis are getting back together and look what’s just come to market - a 1990 316i. How very period appropriate…
To many, the E30 is considered the definitive BMW 3 Series. Its elegant, subtle lines put modern BMWs to shame and this example looks particularly fine in red, sat upon its OEM alloy wheels. A manual, naturally aspirated 316i is a very pure version of the E30, a welcome antidote to today’s EV powertrains and over-reliance on turbocharging.
The car has been in dry storage throughout the four years of current ownership and the vendor has run it every three months. It recently passed MOT with just one advisory for tyre wear, showing this to be a very good car.
The History and Paperwork
- 78,845 miles indicated
- Just three former registered keepers
- Right-hand drive UK market car
- Well-stamped original service book
- V5C present
- Collection of old MOT test certificates
- MOT until 6th September 2025
- Copious collection of invoices from independent specialist BMW & Mercedes Car Services
- Dry stored and started every three months
The Condition
- A straight and bright example in very good order for its age
- Commendably original throughout, not modified like lots of E30s have been
- The doors appear well-fitting and the original swage lines are still crisp
- The vendor notes some small dents but believes these could be rectified without paintwork
- We’re informed that the rear wheel arches would benefit from some attention
- The underside looks clean, original and very sound
- Smart trim, badging and plastic bumpers with only small imperfections as photographed
- Very little wear to the highly original interior
- The cloth upholstery has worn very well for the car’s age, supporting the low indicated mileage
- Smart luggage compartment
- We’re not informed of any known faults with the cabin electrics
- Original tool kit and first aid kit present
The Mechanics
- 1.6-litre fuel-injected l4
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- All looks original and in good order under the bonnet
- The vendor informs us there are no fluid leaks
- Recently passed MOT with no mechanical advisories
- Said to be driving very well with no known issues
BEFORE YOU BUY
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