Highlights

  • Currently shows 44,130 km, a figure assumed to be accurate by the seller
  • Owned by the same family from 1993 to 2023
  • Original paint and interior
  • Recent full service including new tyres and fluids
  • Registered in France

The plus

In each of its ten years on the market, the BMW E36 has been regarded as one of the finest cars. Its balanced performance, engaging mechanics and timeless styling made it an attractive prospect, and thirty years on it remains a modern classic still capable of inspiring.

This particular example, dating from 1993, has been in the same family since leaving the factory - meticulously maintained and mainly used for long-distance journeys between Barcelona and Andalusia.

This impressive car is powered by a highly desirable 2.5-litre in-line six-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, in an impressive green livery with a grey interior. Recent servicing includes new tyres, oil changes and filter replacements, ensuring that this classic BMW is ready for its next chapter with its new owner.

History and Documents

  • Registered 1993
  • Owned by the same family from 1993 to 2023
  • Purchased from a professional in Spain just over a year ago
  • MOT valid until August 2025
  • Service history stamped up to 40,000 km
  • Currently shows 44,130 km, which the seller believes to be correct
  • Recent full service including new tyres, oil change, differential oil change, and replacement of various filters and spark plugs

Condition

  • Bodywork in very good condition with no corrosion, dents or scratches
  • Original paintwork with minor scratches on the right rear wing and a slight loss of paint on the bumpers
  • Aluminium wheels in good condition
  • Recently fitted with a new set of tyres
  • Interior in very good condition with almost new leather on steering wheel and gear lever
  • Seats, carpets and rugs in good condition
  • Some loose fabric on rear door panels
  • Headlining in near-new condition
  • Air conditioning requiring a gas refill
  • Vintage Blaupunkt radio in perfect working order
  • Trunk in near-new condition with full tool kit, jack and new spare wheel

Powertrain

  • 2.5L I6 engine
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • The engine is said to be in very good condition, with no oil or water consumption and no overheating problems.
  • We are told that the gearbox operates smoothly and without jerking
  • Suspension in good working order, with a slight deterioration in the foam
  • Original exhaust system
  • All in all, this is a remarkable car, ready to be driven.


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Auction Details
  • Year 1993
  • Make BMW
  • Model 3 Series
  • Colour Green
  • Mileage 44,130 Kilometres
  • Engine size 2500
  • Seller Type Private
  • Town Hauts-de-Seine
  • Country France
  • Auction ends
Bidding history
6 bids
  • stephen•••• €8,450 02/07/24
  • LuckyKi•••• €6,910 01/07/24
  • mark-ol•••• €6,600 30/06/24
  • freddie•••• €6,500 28/06/24
  • Mommesm•••• €4,500 27/06/24
  • damse52 €4,000 26/06/24

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