1991 BMW (E30) 325I CONVERTIBLE

KEY FACTS

• A well-maintained example of the popular E30 BMW 3-series that has remained in unmodified, original condition.
• Under the bonnet sits a 2.5-litre ‘M20’ straight-six engine that produces 170bhp and 164lb-ft of torque and powers the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
• Understood to have been specified with the ‘Sport’ package, the car is finished in Alpine White paint with an Indigo Blue leather interior.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The ‘Sport’ specification includes the sports bumpers and side skirts, along with front fog lights and body-coloured wing mirrors, and three-spoke sport steering wheel.
• Inside the car, there are Indigo Blue leather sports seats, electric windows, an onboard computer, and an aftermarket JVC CD player.
• The wheels are the correct 15-inch cross-spoke BMW alloy wheels.
• A new hood has been fitted to this E30 in the last 10 years.
• A duplicate service book is present, along with the original book pack wallet, plus two keys.

CONDITION

• No known body damage.
• The paintwork is in good order for its age, having been resprayed within the last 10 years. It has minor stone chips and there is a small area on the boot lid that could benefit from a retouch, as shown in the photographs.
• The seller has noted that there is some trim around the hood cover lever that has cracked.
• The upholstery is in good condition with some surface wear on the front seat outer bolsters, light creasing elsewhere, and marks to the rear speaker covers and steering wheel, which is all commensurate with the age and mileage.
• The electrics are in good working order except for a sticking door lock on the driver’s door.
• The alloy wheels are in presentable condition; however, could benefit from being refurbished.
• The last MOT test was carried out on 23 September 2020 at 133,382 miles, which resulted in a pass with advisories regarding light corrosion on both outer sills, a non-excessive oil leak, slight play in the inner steering rack joints, and wear to the front brake pads.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The last service was carried out in September 2020, which included fitment of a new battery and a replacement exhaust back box.
• Its duplicate maintenance booklet shows services dating right back to 1991 when it had the running-in service at 1,311 miles. While there is a gap of approximately 10 years in the recent documented history, there are MOT test results that evidence the mileage, showing it only covered around 2,000 miles during that period.

SUMMARY

This BMW 325i Convertible is a smart modern classic, which appears to be highly original, fitted with some desirable factory options. It has been driven and enjoyed, but wears its mileage well, and is now ready to delight a new owner with its tractable straight-six, involving manual transmission, and with the added benefit of being able to cruise with the top down in warmer weather.

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