1989 BMW (E30) 325i – M Technic Pack II

KEY FACTS

• This E30-generation BMW 325i is a collectible modern classic coupe, in sought-after ‘M Technic II’ specification.
• It is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre inline-six, delivering 168bhp and 164lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. 
• This 325i was originally specified as an automatic, and has since been retrofitted with a manual gearbox. 
• The gearbox has been rebuilt and the clutch has been replaced during the seller’s five-year ownership.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 325i features the desirable M-Technic II specification, which includes a body kit, Shadowline trim, a limited-slip differential, M-Technic suspension, a close-ratio gearbox, and an M-Technic II steering wheel.  
• The car is finished in Dolphin Grey Metallic over a Silver-Grey cloth-trimmed cabin with black vinyl seat sides and piping. 
• It rides on a set of 15-inch ‘basketweave’ BBS cross-spoke alloy wheels, fitted with Kumho tyres. 
• Equipment includes electric windows, a trip computer, and an Alpine CD player. 
• H&R suspension has been fitted. 
• Accompanying the sale is the owner’s handbook, a raft of invoices, historic MOT test certificates and tax discs, glovebox-mounted torch, spare wheel, toolkit, and three keys. 

CONDITION

• The car has previously been resprayed. 
• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. 
• The seller notes that a number of new panels and trims were fitted as part of a previous restoration and mechanical overhaul, with new genuine BMW parts fitted.
• The most recent MOT test was conducted on 16 March 2023 at 94,628 miles, resulting in a clean first-time pass. 
• A fresh MOT test will be required before the car takes to the road once again. 

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car was last serviced in 2023, which included replacing the engine oil and various filters. 
• Prior to this, oil services took place in 2022 and 2021. 
• Bmservicecentre carried out a service in September 2018 at 94,231 miles which included refurbishing the alloy wheels, draining out the fuel and cleaning the fuel lines before refiling with fresh fuel, overhauling the suspension, refreshing the coolant system, removing, cleaning, and refurbishing the inlet manifold and cam cover, installing front and rear H&R suspension, and replacing the engine oil, oil filter, air filter, spark plugs, timing belt, cam cover gasket, inlet manifold gaskets, inlet pipe seals, water pump, fuel pump, thermostat, thermostat housing gasket, power steering belt, main drive belt, front and rear brake discs, pads and sensors, inner and outer steering arms, front flexi brake hose, eccentric wishbone bushes, wishbones, radiator, brake and clutch fluid, front and rear anti-roll bar links, trailing arm bushes, rear brake shoes, gearbox rubber mounts, and rear axle beam bushes.  
• During the seller’s five-year ownership, the gearbox has been rebuilt and the clutch, oil pump, coolant, and battery have been replaced. 
• A selection of invoices are visible in the photo gallery, and the seller notes that invoices and receipts covering most of the car’s life are available. 

SUMMARY

This E30-generation BMW 325i is an acclaimed modern classic two-door coupe, offering the marque’s characteristic recipe of a naturally aspirated inline-six driving the rear wheels through a manual gearbox. Finished in smart Dolphin Grey and fitted with the coveted M Technic Pack II, it would make an exciting addition to any collection as well as an enjoyable weekend cruising companion out on the new owner’s favourite roads. 

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