1978 BMW (E21) 316I

KEY FACTS

• An eye-catching classic compact saloon, enhanced with a few cosmetic Alpina features.
• Under the bonnet is the carburettor-fed 1.6-litre ‘M10’ engine, producing around 89bhp and 91lb-ft of torque, coupled with the five-speed manual transmission.
• It has undergone a recent service and presents in good mechanical order.
• First registered overseas in 1978, it was imported to the UK and re-registered in January 2014.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Its Chamonix White finish has been resprayed, but is the factory colour, while most of its blue vinyl and cloth interior is original.
• This example has been fitted with period-correct Alpina wheels, decals and badging, as well as a dual-pipe exhaust silencer.
• It is accompanied by the registration paperwork and the V5C document.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Its resprayed Chamonix White paintwork is in good overall condition, with a few touched-in stone chips. Some small rust marks can be seen on the windscreen wiper panel behind the bonnet and in the door shuts.
• The nearside leading edge of the bonnet has a few small blemishes, as do the chrome bumpers and black rear lip spoiler.
• The front seats have been taken from a later E30 model, and have some minor wear on the bases as shown. The rest of the interior trim is in good order for its age and mileage.
• The rev counter is currently inoperative.
• The most recent MOT test was on 16 November 2017 at 134,199 miles, which was a pass with one advisory to monitor a light misting of oil on the offside front shock absorber.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was undertaken in May 2021 at 135,154 miles, where technicians changed the engine oil and filter.

SUMMARY

This BMW 316 is a stylish 1970s classic, with a few tasteful cosmetic modifications, and which is presented in good mechanical order. It would make a charming occasional weekend runner, or even an unusual and appealing daily driver.

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